Poster Print : X-Ray - Microscopic x-ray view of a small head louse
Poster Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
X-Ray - Microscopic x-ray view of a small head louse
X-Ray - Microscopic x-ray view of a small head louse. Part of Box 165 Boswell Collection - X-Rays. Date: circa 1900
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Media ID 14371993
© The Boswell Collection, Bexley Heritage Trust / Mary Evans
18x24 inch Poster Print
Discover the intriguing world of microscopic organisms with our latest addition to the Media Storehouse Poster Prints range. This captivating X-ray image, sourced from the Mary Evans Prints Online archive, offers a unique glimpse into the tiny structure of a head louse. Dating back to circa 1900 from the Boswell Collection - X-Rays, this print is not only an intriguing scientific artifact but also an excellent conversation starter. Bring this mesmerizing piece of history into your home or office space and inspire curiosity and wonder. Order now and add a touch of scientific intrigue to your surroundings.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This intriguing image presents a microscopic x-ray view of a small head louse, captured in an x-ray lantern slide from around 1900. The Boswell Collection, from which this print originates, is a fascinating archive of historical medical and scientific discoveries. X-rays, a relatively new technology at the turn of the 20th century, revolutionized the medical world with their ability to penetrate opaque materials and reveal the internal structures of objects. In this case, the x-ray revealed the minute details of the louse's anatomy, including its distinctive head, thorax, and abdomen. The head louse, a common parasitic insect that infests the human scalp, is notoriously difficult to observe directly due to its tiny size and transparency. The use of x-rays provided a unique perspective, allowing researchers to study the creature's structure in unprecedented detail. This microscopic x-ray view of a head louse offers a glimpse into the early days of medical imaging and the groundbreaking discoveries that emerged from it. The image is not only a testament to the ingenuity of the scientists and technicians who made it possible but also a reminder of the ongoing quest for knowledge and understanding of the natural world.
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