Epidemic Collection

The Cow-Pock. Satirical etching, 1802, by James Gillray on Edward Jenner and vaccination
CARTOON: VACCINATION, 1802. The Cow-Pock. Satirical etching, 1802, by James Gillray on Edward Jenner and vaccination

Plague doctor, 17th century artwork
Plague doctor. 17th century artwork titled Doktor Schnabel von Rom (Beak Doctor from Rome). The text is in Latin. The costumes bronze mask contained aromatic herbs and reduced exposure to bad air

Deaths Dispensary. An 1866 cartoon indicating water pollution as a source of disease
POLLUTION CARTOON, 1866. Deaths Dispensary. An 1866 cartoon indicating water pollution as a source of disease

POLLUTION CARTOON, 1866. Deaths Dispensary. An 1866 cartoon indicating water pollution as a source of disease

Lord, have mercy on London. Contemporary English woodcut on the Great Plague of 1665
PLAGUE OF LONDON, 1665. Lord, have mercy on London. Contemporary English woodcut on the Great Plague of 1665

YELLOW FEVER, CUBA, c1900. Conquerors of Yellow Fever. Cuban physician Dr. Carlos Finlay (left, in civilian clothes), U.S. Army surgeon Dr. Walter Reed (center), and others observe as Dr

Oyster Catch / Whitstable
Oysters, found to be a valuable remedy for the influenza epidemic, are sorted and packed by fishermen in Whitstable, Kent, for distribution to the hospitals

Death as Assassin, 1851 (wood engraving)
XJF143235 Death as Assassin, 1851 (wood engraving) by Rethel, Alfred (1816-59); Private Collection; (add.info.: the outbreak of cholera at the Masked Ball in Paris; ); German, out of copyright

Avian flu virus, computer artwork. A virus is a tiny pathogenic particle comprising genetic material enclosed in a protein coat. The coat contains surface proteins (spikes)

Plague doctor, 18th century
Plague doctor. 18th-century artwork of the costume worn by a plague doctor, or any doctor dealing with quarantined patients

Soviet cholera vaccination poster, 1967
Soviet cholera vaccination poster. Poster which appeared in the USSR in 1967, urging citizens to get themselves vaccinated against cholera

Court for King Cholera
A Court for King Cholera

Avian flu virus, computer artwork. A virus is a tiny pathogenic particle comprising genetic material enclosed in a protein coat. The coat contains surface proteins (spikes)

Lazarus at the rich mans door engraving 1870
The Dore Gallery by Edmund Ollier - Cassel, Petter and Galpin (London-New York) 1870

Death, the grim reaper. Turkish army defeated by Cholera, not by enemy, approaching Luleburgaz in disorder: 100 deaths per day. Illustration from Le Petit Journal, Paris, 1 December 1912

Smallpox treatment document, New England, 1677
" A Brief Rule, " a printed guide to the treatment of smallpox, or measles, in New England, 1677. Woodcut reproduction with a watercolor wash

Coughs & Sneezes Poster
Humorous poster from the Ministry of Health showing a man sneezing without a handkerchief on a London Underground train during WWII

Allegory of the Plague in Manchuria, cover illustration of Le Petit Journal
CHT219325 Allegory of the Plague in Manchuria, cover illustration of Le Petit Journal, 19th February 1911 (colour litho) by French School

Saint Thecla Praying for the Plague-Stricken, 1758-59. Creator: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Saint Thecla Praying for the Plague-Stricken, 1758-59

Water! Water! Everywhere; and not a Drop to Drink, 1849. Comment on the London water supply during the reappearance of cholera in 1848 and 1849

Microscopic view of human respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). RSV causes respiratory tract infection of the lungs and breathing passages

Lord, have mercy on London. Contemporary English woodcut on the Great Plague of 1665
PLAGUE OF LONDON, 1665. Lord, have mercy on London. Contemporary English woodcut on the Great Plague of 1665

ANTI-VACCINATION RIOT, 1885. After a devastating smallpox epidemic, French-Canadian adversaries of vaccination attack City Hall in Montreal, Canada, 1885

Dr. Edward Jenner collecting cowpox vesicles from the hand of a dairymaid
JENNER: VACCINATION, 1796. Dr. Edward Jenner collecting cowpox vesicles from the hand of a dairymaid, to use for his first vaccination (of young boy at right, background) on 14 May 1796

Black Death rat flea, artwork
Oriental rat flea (Xenopsylla cheopis), artwork. This flea was the primary vector of the bacterium Yersinia pestis, which caused the Black Death

Protective clothing against plague in the 18th century
GIA4787389 Protective clothing against plague in the 18th century. by Grevenbroeck, Jan van (1731-1807); Museo Correr, Venice

Eurasian Magpie / European Magpie / Common Magpie, standing on a branch. Spain, Europe
Nature reserve of the saw Mariola in Bocairent, Valencian Community, Spain

Cruise Ship
11th March 1957: A neon sign on the mast of a ship moored in Glasgow harbour encourages people to visit the citys hospitals for an X-ray

The First Vaccination by Edward Jenner, 14 May 1796. Photogravure, late 19th century
FIRST VACCINATION, 1796. The First Vaccination by Edward Jenner, 14 May 1796. Photogravure, late 19th century, after a painting by Georges Gaston Melingue (1840-1914)

Malaria Epidemic 1901
MALARIA Fighting malaria in Italy

Milan during the plague (engraving)
8626268 Milan during the plague (engraving) by Moia, Federico (1802-1885); Private Collection; (add.info.: Milan during the plague)

Plague. Black Death
7301577 Plague. Black Death.; Private Collection; (add.info.: A passerby offers water to a dying man. During outbreaks of plague)

Milk vendors at Spring Gardens
5311970 Milk vendors at Spring Gardens; (add.info.: Engraving depicting milk vendors at Spring Gardens, St James' Park, London)

History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier
7209641 History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier, chaplain of the duke of Burgundy, late 14th-early 15th century. 22m x 2m

"Swarms of horrible stinging flies" (litho)
8632811 "Swarms of horrible stinging flies" (litho) by Gibbs, William (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Emile Roux, French physician and bacteriologist (b/w photo)
8663831 Emile Roux, French physician and bacteriologist (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Emile Roux, French physician)

Plague procession in Rome (litho)
8663586 Plague procession in Rome (litho) by Hiremy-Hirschl, Adolph (1860-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plague procession in Rome)

Mail, iron and wood clip during the Plague, 17th century
JEB4857923 Mail, iron and wood clip during the Plague, 17th century.; (add.info.: Mail, iron and wood clip during the Plague, 17th century.); © Jean Bernard. All rights reserved 2023.

Great outbreak of plague of 1348: flagellants circulating in rural areas and villages by disease
ELD4852458 Great outbreak of plague of 1348: flagellants circulating in rural areas and villages by disease. Late 19th century (chromolithograph); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive.

French friars Recollects caring to the plague victims, 1650. 19th century (engraving)
ELD4903773 French friars Recollects caring to the plague victims, 1650. 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive.

French map of the Transvaal at the outbreak of the Boer War in South Africa, 1899
3479681 French map of the Transvaal at the outbreak of the Boer War in South Africa, 1899; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Government visiting hospital during cholera epidemic
2603949 Government visiting hospital during cholera epidemic; (add.info.: Cholera epidemic in Naples, Italy. Government ministers visiting a hospital. Wood engraving published Paris 1884).

Bubonic plague. 19th century (engraving)
672877 Bubonic plague. 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Bubonic plague is a zoonotic disease, circulating mainly among small rodents and their fleas.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Depiction of Influenza. 19th century (engraving)
672873 Depiction of Influenza. 19th century (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Doctor examining woman with Cholera. 19th century (engraving)
672864 Doctor examining woman with Cholera. 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Cholera is an infection of the small intestine caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae)

Bubonic plague. 19th century (engraving)
672847 Bubonic plague. 19th century (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The effects of Cholera in Egypt
5311897 The effects of Cholera in Egypt; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the effects of Cholera in Egypt, as a result of water polluted by a diseased carcass)

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"The Perils of Epidemic: A Historical Journey Through Disease and Vaccination" Step back in time to the year 1802, as we delve into the satirical etching by James Gillray titled "The Cow-Pock. " This artwork sheds light on Edward Jenner's groundbreaking discovery of vaccination against smallpox. Witness how this medical breakthrough sparked a revolution in disease prevention. Fast forward to the 17th century, where we encounter a haunting figure known as the Plague Doctor. Adorned with a beak-like mask and long cloak, this enigmatic character symbolizes the fear and despair that engulfed communities during outbreaks of deadly diseases like bubonic plague. In 1866, an eye-opening cartoon called "Deaths Dispensary" highlighted water pollution as a source of disease. It serves as a stark reminder that even seemingly harmless elements can become breeding grounds for epidemics if left unchecked. Meanwhile, another cartoon from the same year warns about pollution's detrimental effects on public health. The image aptly named "POLLUTION CARTOON" emphasizes how contaminated water sources can lead to widespread illness and death. Venturing further into history, we stumble upon Whitstable's Oyster Catch - an eerie reminder of how foodborne illnesses have plagued societies throughout time. This cautionary tale reminds us that even indulging in culinary delights may come at great risk during times of epidemic. London's Great Plague of 1665 is vividly depicted through a contemporary English woodcut entitled "Lord, have mercy on London. " This chilling artwork captures the desperation and devastation caused by one of history's most infamous pandemics. Moving ahead to 1851, we confront "Death as Assassin, " portrayed through a haunting wood engraving. Here death personified lurks amidst society like an unseen assassin ready to strike at any moment – reminding us that epidemics spare no one regardless of social status or wealth. Cuba, circa 1900, witnessed the conquest of Yellow Fever.