Historical Image Collection

Set of glass eyeballs. Each shell illustrates a disease or abnormality affecting the eye. The set was hand crafted in the late 1920s by ocularists of Theodore Hamblin Ltd

16th century woodcut of a woundman
Woodcut of a woundman, showing the unfortunate individual covered in wounds and festooned with a variety of weapons of war

Biomechanics, historical artwork
Biomechanics. Historical artwork of two humans bearing loads. This illustration is taken from De Motu Animalium (On Animal Motion, 1680) by Alfonso Borelli (1608-1679)

Descartes optics theory, 17th century
Descartes optics theory, artwork. This is the eye diagram from Descartes book Optics (1637). Three external points are shown depicted on the retina at the back of the eye

Phrenology bust by L. N. Fowler
Phrenology bust by L.N. Fowler. Phrenology was a popular pseudoscience of the nineteenth century. The basis for the theory lay in a misplaced belief that a persons character

The four humours, 16th century artwork
The four humours, coloured historical artwork. Here, the head of Christ is surrounded by four male figures, who are personifications of the four humours

Macchi M. c. 72 Was An Experimental Seaplane Designed And Built By The Italian Aircraft Company Macchi Aeronautica
Macchi M.c. 72 Was An Experimental Seaplane Designed And Built By The Italian Aircraft Company Macchi Aeronautica. Italy 1937

Lambretta 50. 1966

Muscles of the neck, historical artwork. The upper figure shows the front of the neck with the skin and fascia (connective tissue) removed to expose the musculature (red) and tendons

Drawing of human venous system (Leonardo da Vinci)
Venous system. Drawing of a " venous figure" by Leonardo da Vinci, taken from his Anatomical note- books. This standing figure with its expressive sad face shows the blood circulation

Medical zodiac, 15th century diagram
Medical zodiac. 15th century diagram with Latin text illustrating how the human body relates to the zodiac signs. Such information was used in medical practices, such as bloodletting

Plague doctor, France, 18th century
Plague doctor. Artwork of the clothing used by doctors during plague outbreaks. This design, though in use much earlier, is from The Great Plague of Marseilles, France, in 1720

Artwork of four apes, 1874
Historical artwork of four great apes. These four apes are catarrhines, an infraorder which includes the apes and Old World monkeys

Liver cirrhosis. Artwork taken from Sir Robert Carswells textbook Pathological Anatomy, published 1838. Cirrhosis is a disease in which the liver tissue is replaced with scar tissue

Human venous system
LeonardoÔé¼Ôäós anatomical drawing of a man to show the heart lungs and main arteries. Drawing of a " venous figure" by Leonardo da Vinci, taken from his Anatomical note- books

First World War surveillance kite. US soldier being lifted up by a surveillance kite during the First World War (1914-1918)

Doctor writing prescription
Doctor writing a prescription. Historical artwork taken from " The Dentist" by Pietro Longhi (1702- 1785)

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italy, campania, positano, 1930-1940

Italy. Traffic In Rome. 1960s

Italy. Rome. Characteristic Street Near Trastevere. 1954

International Motor Show. 1950

Beach. Marina Piccola. Capri Island. Campania. Italy 1920 1930

Italy. Autogrill. Motorway. 70s

Tourist Tram In Rome. 1920

Parking Area. 1930-1940

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Giro D'italia. 1954

Camping. Roulotte. 1950-60

Otto Lilienthal. Derwitzer Glider. 1891

Italy. Rome. Porta Del Popolo From The Base Of The Obelisk. 1963

Italy. Rome. Tables In Via Veneto. 1959

Italy. Tuscany. Casciano. Piazza Del Popolo. 1910-20

Musicians And Singers. Neapolitan Posteggia 1920-30

Italy. Lombardia. Milano. Via Montenapoleone. 1955

Roulottes. 1956

Italy, campania, positano, 1930-1940

Motor Race. 1910

Italy, campania, street from pompei to salerno, 1940

People On A Motorcycle. Italy 1960-70

Italy. Lazio. View Of Tivoli With Waterfalls. 1957

Terrace, capri island, campania, italy 1920 1930

Via aurelia, grosseto, Tuscany, italy 1940-50

Italy. Lazio. The Formia Amphitheater. 1955

Gondolas, venice, 1910-20

Livestock, Ruanda-Urundi, Belgian Congo, africa 1920 1930

Panorama, atrani, campania, italy 1950

Panorama, ischia, campania, italy 1945-50

Beach, ischia, campania, italy 1945-50

Asia, india, bombay, vendor of baskets, 1952

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"Unveiling the Enigmatic Past: A Glimpse into Historical Images" This captivating collection of historical images takes us on a mesmerizing journey through time, offering glimpses into various facets of human knowledge and understanding. Amongst these intriguing depictions lies a set of glass eyeballs, reminiscent of an era when Descartes' optics theory reigned supreme in the 17th century. Moving further along this visual odyssey, we encounter artwork showcasing biomechanics - a fascinating blend of artistry and scientific exploration. The Phrenology bust by L. N. Fowler catches our attention next, shedding light on the intricate study of cranial features as indicators of personality traits during that period. Delving deeper into anatomy, we are presented with detailed illustrations depicting the muscles of the neck and Leonardo da Vinci's meticulous drawing unveiling the intricacies of the human venous system. These masterpieces serve as timeless reminders of humanity's relentless pursuit to unravel nature's secrets. As we continue our voyage through history, a remarkable 15th-century diagram unveils a medical zodiac - an intriguing fusion between astrology and medicine prevalent at that time. Our eyes then fall upon an eerie portrayal from 18th-century France: a plague doctor donning his distinctive beaked mask amidst times plagued by disease and despair. The artistic realm once again beckons us with an evocative artwork featuring four apes captured in 1874 - perhaps symbolizing mankind's connection to its primal roots or serving as social commentary on society itself. Another striking image emerges from a woodcut dating back to the 16th century; it portrays Woundman – reminding us both vividly yet grimly about past medical practices. Concluding this captivating visual expedition is another glimpse at L. N. Fowler's phrenology bust – emphasizing how deeply ingrained this pseudoscience was within historical beliefs about human behavior and character assessment.