Blister Collection

Skin disorders, artwork
Skin disorders. Computer artwork showing the structure of the skin, and the layers affected by various skin disorders. Folliculitis is the inflammation of hair follicles; Bullae are blisters;

Spiders, blister beetles and ladybirds
Garden spider, Araneus diadematus male 1, female 2, Spanish fly, Lytta vesicatoria 3, 4, 5 Cantharis livida 6, giant blister beetle, Lytta gigas 7, blister beetles, Lydus trimaculatus 8

Mans costume in reign of Henry VIII (1509-1547)
3780822 Mans costume in reign of Henry VIII (1509-1547) by Calthrop, Dion Clayton (1875-1937); (add.info.: Mans costume in reign of Henry VIII (1509- 1547)

New York types (litho)
959136 New York types (litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: New York types. Illustration for A Phil May Medley (Graphic, 1903).); © Look and Learn

Skin disorders, c. 1890 (colour chromolithograph)
1065620 Skin disorders, c.1890 (colour chromolithograph) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures; German, out of copyright

Western Ways, First Impressions of New York, the Hoffman House Saloon (chromolitho)
1056423 Western Ways, First Impressions of New York, the Hoffman House Saloon (chromolitho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Western Ways, First Impressions of New York)

INSPIRED BY RUSKIN 1874
Inspired by their professor John Ruskin, Oxford students blister their hands making a road on a farm at Hinkney, thereby learning that work is a form of art. Or something. Date: 1874

Kaposis sarcoma on the skin of an AIDS patient

Boeing B-17C Flying Fortress
On the Boeing B-17C Flying Fortress the side gun blisters were eliminated from the fuselage, the bottom blister was replaced by a larger bathtub housing and the nose gun mounting increased

Shingles nerve damage

Australian natives preparing meal from animal they have hunted. Man on left makes fire by blister method. Chromolithograph c1895

Illustration of blistering second degree burn in epidermis and dermis in three cross sections of human skin

Snail shells on the bottom of the sea, 3D computer graphics

Snail shell and bubbles, 3D computer graphics

Nickel Industry In Canada
Molten blister copper is poured from a converter into the casting ladle after being separated from the nickel, Canada, circa 1920. (Photo by FPG/Getty Images)

White rust, Albugo bliti, blisters on the upper surface of amaranth or pigweed leaves, Amaranthus retroflexus

Early blisters of pear leaf blister mite, Eriophyes pyri, red on young pear foliage and flower peduncles in spring

Grapevine blister mite, Colomerus vitis, white damage blisters on the lower surface of vine leaves in France

Natives of the Arctic, dressed in animal skins, using a thong drill to make fire (blister method). From Costume Antico et Moderno, Rome, 1825-35

16th century woodcut showing cocoa bush shaded by a larger type of tree and cocoa beans lying in the sun to dry. Left foreground native is making fire by blister method

Section through a nettle leaf gall caused by a midge, Dasineura urticae, on the underside of a stinging nettle, Urtica dioica, leaf

Nettle leaf gall caused by a midge, Dasineura urticae, on the underside of a stinging nettle, Urtica dioica, leaf

Cases of pupae of predatory midge, Aphidoletes aphidimyza, after hatching in carrier in a commercial blister pack for biological control

Digital illustration of man using sterilized needle to pierce blister on foot

SMALLPOX VACCINATION, 1801. Diagram showing the stages of the blister resulting from smallpox vaccination, and (bottom) the instruments used in administering the vaccination. Engraving, Italian, 1801

False-colour SEM of human skin from a blister
False colour scanning electron micrograph of human skin from a blister on the palm of the hand (male). The skin on the palm is neatly arranged in ridges (not seen) with sweat pores (seen)

Skin sweat pore, SEM
Scanning electron micrograph of a sweat pore in skin from the palm of a mans hand. Like the opening to a deep cave, the sweat pore spirals down through the outer layer of the skin, or epidermis

False col SEM of skin from blister on human hand
False colour scanning electron micrograph of human skin from a blister on the palm of the hand (male). The skin on the palm is neatly arranged in ridges (not seen) with sweat pores (seen)

Smallpox infection
MODEL RELEASED. Smallpox infection. Simulation of a doctor writing on a slide that has pus infected with the smallpox virus on it. Smallpox is a contagious viral disease unique to humans

Lung fibrosis, CT scan
Lung fibrosis. Image 2 of 3. Coloured computed tomography (CT) scan through the chest of a patient with lung (pulmonary) fibrosis

Blister care. Artwork showing how to protect a blister with a plaster

Gout Symptoms on Hand
A close-up view of blisters on a gout sufferers hand

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"Exploring the Intricate World of Blisters: From Skin Disorders to Artwork" Skin disorders have long been a subject of fascination and concern for humanity. Among them, blisters hold a unique place in our understanding of the human body. However, beyond their medical significance, blisters have also found their way into various forms of art. In nature, blister beetles, ladybirds, and even spiders possess intriguing connections to these skin anomalies. Their presence reminds us that they are not limited to human experiences alone; they exist within the intricate tapestry of life on Earth. Delving into history, we find peculiar references to blisters in unexpected places. Take for instance the costumes worn during the reign of Henry VIII (1509-1547). These elaborate garments often concealed hidden discomforts such as painful blisters caused by ill-fitting shoes or clothing. Moving forward in time and across continents, New York types captured through lithography offer glimpses into diverse aspects of life. Whether it be Western Ways or First Impressions at the Hoffman House Saloon, these vibrant lithographs depict scenes where blisters may go unnoticed but remain an ever-present reality for many. Inspiration can arise from unlikely sources; John Ruskin's work from 1874 serves as a testament to this fact. His observations on beauty and imperfections remind us that even something as seemingly undesirable as a they are hold artistic value when viewed through a different lens. However, it is crucial not to overlook the darker side associated with certain conditions involving blisters. Kaposis sarcoma on AIDS patients stands as a stark reminder of how these seemingly innocuous skin abnormalities can sometimes signify deeper underlying health issues. Stepping away from humans momentarily brings us face-to-face with Boeing B-17C Flying Fortress planes soaring above vast skies during wartime missions. These mighty machines endured harsh conditions that could lead to blistering due to extreme temperatures and pressures faced at high altitudes.