Turpentine Collection

Medical kit in the Civil War, 1860s
Civil War medical kit used in field situations, Shiloh Battlefield. Photograph

Mrs Putty The Painters Wife (colour litho)
2797335 Mrs Putty The Painters Wife (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mrs Putty The Painters Wife)

Terebinth or turpentine tree, Pistacia terebinthus. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London

Pine tree stem, light micrograph
Pine tree stem. Coloured light micrograph of a cross-section through the stem of a pine tree. (Pinus sp.). The red wood (xylem, lower left) has resin canals in it, which are outlined in green

Turpentine orcharding in France. Worker on a ladder tapping the sap of a turpentine tree
FLO4720867 Turpentine orcharding in France. Worker on a ladder tapping the sap of a turpentine tree. Lithograph from the Report of the Division of Forestry, US Department of Agriculture

Turpentine still in the Piney Woods near Valdosta, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Turpentine still in the Piney Woods near Valdosta, Georgia

Naval stores processing plant under construction, Near Valdosta, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Naval stores processing plant under construction. This type of plant (first one at Jacksonville, Florida, second at Valdosta, Georgia) will probably revolutionize the turpentine industry; in future

Turpentine camp, Godwinsville, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Turpentine camp. Godwinsville, Georgia

Turpentine still, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Turpentine still. Georgia

Turpentine trees in northern Florida, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Turpentine trees in northern Florida

Turpentine trees, Northern Florida, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Turpentine trees. Northern Florida

Turpentine "chipper" near Homerville, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Turpentine "chipper" near Homerville, Georgia

Turpentine "chipper" and slashed tree near Homerville, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Turpentine "chipper" and slashed tree near Homerville, Georgia

Turpentine worker, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Turpentine worker. Georgia

Hauling turpentine gum from the woods to the still near Homerville, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Hauling turpentine gum from the woods to the still near Homerville, Georgia

Turpentine plant near Marianna, Florida, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Turpentine plant near Marianna, Florida

Turpentine plant near Marianna, Florida, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Turpentine plant near Marianna, Florida

Turpentine still in the Piney Woods near Valdosta, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Turpentine still in the Piney Woods near Valdosta, Georgia

Large turpentine...plant near Valdosta, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Large turpentine still and processing plant near Valdosta, Georgia. This represents industrialization of the turpentine process

Large turpentine still and processing plant near Valdosta, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Large turpentine still and processing plant near Valdosta, Georgia. This represents industrialization of the turpentine process

Large turpentine still and processing plant near Valdosta, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Large turpentine still and processing plant near Valdosta, Georgia. This represents industrialization of the turpentine process

Home of turpentine workers near Godwinsville, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Home of turpentine workers near Godwinsville, Georgia

Turpentine still in the Piney Woods near Valdosta, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Turpentine still in the Piney Woods near Valdosta, Georgia

Turpentine still, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Turpentine still. Georgia

Manager of turpentine still, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Manager of turpentine still. Georgia

Turpentine still, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Turpentine still. Georgia

Turpentine still near Valdosta, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Turpentine still near Valdosta, Georgia. The "cooper" makes barrels to hold the gum. [Signs: Malarial - Groves Chill Tonic'; 666 Liquid - Tablets - Salve - Colds

Turpentine "stiller" near Valdosta, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Turpentine "stiller" near Valdosta, Georgia

Turpentine "stiller" near Valdosta, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Turpentine "stiller" near Valdosta, Georgia

Turpentine still, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Turpentine still. Georgia

Turpentine "stiller" near Valdosta, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Turpentine "stiller" near Valdosta, Georgia

Turpentine worker, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Turpentine worker. Georgia

Turpentine workers, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Turpentine workers. Georgia

Wagon hauling turpentine out of the woods, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Wagon hauling turpentine out of the woods. Georgia

Turpentine worker, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Turpentine worker. Georgia

Turpentine dipper near Waycross, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Turpentine dipper near Waycross, Georgia

Turpentine still in the Piney Woods near Valdosta, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Turpentine still in the Piney Woods near Valdosta, Georgia

Three turpentine "dippers", Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Three turpentine "dippers." Georgia

Leaves and flowers of the chian tree or Cyprus turpentine tree, Pistacia terebinthus
5856617 Leaves and flowers of the chian tree or Cyprus turpentine tree, Pistacia terebinthus by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: Leaves and flowers of the chian tree or Cyprus turpentine tree)

Turpentine Dip Iron, c. 1940. Creator: Fred Hassebrock
Turpentine Dip Iron, c. 1940

Turpentine Scraper, c. 1940. Creator: Fred Hassebrock
Turpentine Scraper, c. 1940

Turpentine Hack, c. 1939. Creator: Fred Hassebrock
Turpentine Hack, c. 1939

Teaberry, Gaultheria domingensis. (Epigia cordifolia, Gualthiera sphagnicola, Epigea di foglie cuoriformi). Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario

Turpentine orcharding in France. Worker on a ladder tapping the sap of a turpentine tree, Pistacia terebinthus. Lithograph from the Report of the Division of Forestry, US Department of Agriculture

Gumbo-limbo, sea fan coral and cuckoopint
Gumbo-limbo, Bursera simaruba 1, broad sea fan coral or warty gorgonian, Eunicella verrucosa 2, and cuckoopint, Arum maculatum 3. Gomart, Gorgone, Gouet

Cork oak tree and terebinth tree
Cork oak tree, Quercus suber 1, and terebinth or turpentine tree, Pistacia terebinthus 2. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder

Postcard booklet, collecting gum from pine trees, USA
Postcard booklet, turpentine industry, collecting gum from pine trees, Dixieland, USA. Date: 1937

HOUSEHOLD / CLEANING
A maidservant on her hands and knees polishes a floor with beeswax and turpentine Date: 1893

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"Turpentine: A Journey Through History and Nature" Step back in time to the 1860s, where turpentine played a vital role in the medical kits of Civil War soldiers. Derived from the terebinth or turpentine tree, Pistacia terebinthus, this versatile substance was used for its healing properties. Delve into the world of nature as you explore a light micrograph of a pine tree stem - an intricate network that produces the very essence of turpentine. Cecil Aldin's captivating illustration "Time I Was Dead" brings to life the significance of this natural resource. Discover the beauty and diversity within Pistacia terebinthus as you admire its leaves and flowers. The chian tree or Cyprus turpentine tree holds secrets waiting to be unraveled. Witness tools from bygone eras with Fred Hassebrock's creations - the Turpentine Dip Iron, Scraper, and Hack from c. 1940. These artifacts provide glimpses into how humans harnessed turpentine for various purposes throughout history. Marvel at Gaultheria domingensis, commonly known as teaberry, which offers not only visual delight but also medicinal benefits akin to those found in turpentine. Travel across borders to France and witness firsthand how turpentine orcharding has shaped landscapes over time. Immerse yourself in cultures intertwined with these trees such as cork oak and terebinth trees. Lastly, let your imagination soar through vibrant imagery featuring gumbo-limbo trees alongside sea fan coral and cuckoopint plants - a testament to nature's interconnectedness. From its historical significance during wartime medicine to its diverse applications across industries like artistry and agriculture, turpentine continues to captivate our curiosity while reminding us of humanity's deep-rooted connection with nature.