Infection Collection (page 7)

Wylbrand Lolkes l horloger et sa femme (engraving)
3629569 Wylbrand Lolkes l horloger et sa femme (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wylbrand Lolkes l horloger et sa femme)

Strong Hans (colour litho)
3622323 Strong Hans (colour litho) by Anderson, Anne (1874-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Strong Hans. Illustration for The Anne Anderson Picture Book (Collins)

Advertisement for a performance by General Tom Thumb, Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly, London (litho)
3639334 Advertisement for a performance by General Tom Thumb, Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly, London (litho) by English School

Princess Elisabeth (b / w photo)
3639193 Princess Elisabeth (b/w photo) by German Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Princess Elisabeth.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Mortuary cross from plague victim, 1348 (lead)
3701699 Mortuary cross from plague victim, 1348 (lead) by English School, (14th century); Science Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: The plague is caused by infection with Yersinia Pestis)

The Illness of SS Leo XIII (colour litho)
2785344 The Illness of SS Leo XIII (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Illness of SS Leo XIII)

Jeffery Hudson, dwarf (engraving)
666121 Jeffery Hudson, dwarf (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jeffery Hudson, dwarf)

Blaize Purchasing the Infallible Antidotes (engraving)
725525 Blaize Purchasing the Infallible Antidotes (engraving) by Franklin, John (c.1800-c.1868); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blaize Purchasing the Infallible Antidotes)

The Dance of Death (engraving)
725519 The Dance of Death (engraving) by Franklin, John (c.1800-c.1868); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dance of Death)

Pope Clement VII (1478-1534) marrying Catherine de Medici (1519-1589) and Henri II of France (1519-59)
ALI239525 Pope Clement VII (1478-1534) marrying Catherine de Medici (1519-1589) and Henri II of France (1519-59) 28th October 1533

The external surface of the intestines infected with cholera
CHT236338 The external surface of the intestines infected with cholera, from Anatomie Pathologique du Cholera Morbus, by Nikolai Ivanovich Pirogov (1810-81) published in St

Job covered with sores (coloured engraving)
CHT236703 Job covered with sores (coloured engraving) by Stella, Jacques (1596-1657); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info)

The fairy queen (engraving)
608662 The fairy queen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The fairy queen, a 14-month old child who measured sixteen inches in height; her feet were but)

Advert for the appearance of two extraordinary individuals (engraving)
609400 Advert for the appearance of two extraordinary individuals (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

John Jarvis (engraving)
609334 John Jarvis (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Jarvis, 3 feet 8 inches high; died 1560 aged 57 years; published 1 March 1786)

Mr Matthew Buchinger, dwarf (engraving)
610700 Mr Matthew Buchinger, dwarf (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Matthew Buchinger, dwarf.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

General Tom Thumb (engraving)
560183 General Tom Thumb (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Tom Thumb.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

During the illness of the Princesses, in Racconigi (colour litho)
2809239 During the illness of the Princesses, in Racconigi (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: During the illness of the Princesses, in Racconigi)

Charles Sherwood Stratton, better known as General Tom Thumb (chromolitho)
2788777 Charles Sherwood Stratton, better known as General Tom Thumb (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Sherwood Stratton)

Illustrations from Christmas Books (engraving)
1589084 Illustrations from Christmas Books (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrations from Christmas Books)

Abnormailities in humans: dwarfism and gigantism (b / w photo)
6000742 Abnormailities in humans: dwarfism and gigantism (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Abnormailities in humans: dwarfism and gigantism)

Eruptive Fevers: Scarlatina or Scarlet Fever
6116648 Eruptive Fevers: Scarlatina or Scarlet Fever by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: Eruptive Fevers: Scarlatina or Scarlet Fever)

Anita, smallest lady in the world, and her eldest brother, Ignacz (b / w photo)
6029990 Anita, smallest lady in the world, and her eldest brother, Ignacz (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anita, smallest lady in the world)

Little Snow White (colour litho)
3622328 Little Snow White (colour litho) by Anderson, Anne (1874-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little Snow White)

King Charless porter and dwarf, from the old bas-relief (engraving)
3636401 King Charless porter and dwarf, from the old bas-relief (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Charless porter and dwarf, from the old bas-relief)

Scabies (engraving)
3646412 Scabies (engraving) by Burgkmair, Hans (c.1473-1531) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scabies. Woodcut from a series depicting physical infirmities)

Snow White and Rose Red Spinning with Their Mother (chromolitho)
734916 Snow White and Rose Red Spinning with Their Mother (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Snow White and Rose Red Spinning with Their Mother)

The thirty days of dance competition in Cologne has weakened the most stubborn competitors (colour litho)
2778097 The thirty days of dance competition in Cologne has weakened the most stubborn competitors (colour litho) by Beltrame

Heroism of two Italians during a fire in London (colour litho)
2783794 Heroism of two Italians during a fire in London (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heroism of two Italians during a fire in London)

Precautions against cholera (colour litho)
2779678 Precautions against cholera (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Precautions against cholera)

Wybrand Lolkes, Dutch dwarf (chromolitho)
2788779 Wybrand Lolkes, Dutch dwarf (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wybrand Lolkes, Dutch dwarf)

St Pancras Hospita (engraving)
728718 St Pancras Hospita (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The smallpox epidemic - the St Pancras Hospital encampment at Finchley)

Dutch dwarfs (engraving)
729932 Dutch dwarfs (engraving) by Dutch School, (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dutch dwarfs.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

The Coffin Makers Carousal (engraving)
725531 The Coffin Makers Carousal (engraving) by Franklin, John (c.1800-c.1868); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Coffin Makers Carousal)

Dangerous cures, a rhinoceros operated by a cataract in the New York Zoo (colour litho)
2815120 Dangerous cures, a rhinoceros operated by a cataract in the New York Zoo (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The dangerous cures)

The King at the Childrens Villa of the Anti-Tuberculous Prevention Work, in Olgiate Olona (Milan) (colour litho)
2809198 The King at the Childrens Villa of the Anti-Tuberculous Prevention Work, in Olgiate Olona (Milan) (colour litho) by Beltrame

The homage of a people to an exemplary minister of God (colour litho)
2808951 The homage of a people to an exemplary minister of God (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The homage of a people to an exemplary minister of God)

Therapeutic music (colour litho)
2808865 Therapeutic music (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Therapeutic music. In New York, Mrs)

Miss Fischer Waking Up in a Vienna Clinic After Three Months Of Continuous Sleep (Colour Litho)
2798629 Miss Fischer Waking Up in a Vienna Clinic After Three Months Of Continuous Sleep (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Midgets Cradle (engraving)
2796544 A Midgets Cradle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Midgets Cradle. Illustration for Chatterbox, 1891)

Mademoiselle Catherina (engraving)
584465 Mademoiselle Catherina (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mademoiselle Catherina from an original painting in the Vauxhall Gardens)

Advert for appearances by Chang, Brustad, The Chinese Tom Thumb and The Midget Adonis (engraving)
609352 Advert for appearances by Chang, Brustad, The Chinese Tom Thumb and The Midget Adonis (engraving) by English School

Persian dwarf (engraving)
610699 Persian dwarf (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Persian dwarf.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

The Fairy Wedding group; General Tom Thumb (photo)
608678 The Fairy Wedding group; General Tom Thumb (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

General Tom Thumb and his wife (photo)
585851 General Tom Thumb and his wife (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Tom Thumb and his wife; photograph)

The departure of General Tom Thumb (engraving)
585849 The departure of General Tom Thumb (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The departure of General Tom Thumb; from Pictorial Times)

Pamphlet explaining the Virtue and Use of Coffee, c. 1721 (litho)
GHL240157 Pamphlet explaining the Virtue and Use of Coffee, c.1721 (litho) by Bradley, Richard (fl.1721); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; eLondon Metropolitan Archives; English

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"Infection: A Historical Journey into the Battle against Disease" In the realm of medicine, it has long been a formidable adversary. From ancient plagues to modern epidemics, humanity has faced countless battles against unseen foes that threaten our very existence. This caption takes us on a captivating journey through history, exploring various artworks and moments that shed light on the fight against infectious diseases. The Cow-Pock satirical etching by James Gillray in 1802 introduces us to Edward Jenner and his groundbreaking work on vaccination. This pivotal moment marked a turning point in medical history, as Jenner's discovery paved the way for immunization practices that would save countless lives. Moving further back in time, we encounter an eerie 17th-century artwork depicting a plague doctor. These haunting figures were tasked with treating victims during one of history's most devastating pandemics - the Black Death. Their iconic beaked masks and dark robes serve as chilling reminders of the horrors unleashed by infectious diseases. Fast forward to 1866, where Deaths Dispensary cartoon highlights water pollution as a source of disease. This powerful image serves as a stark reminder of how environmental factors can contribute to widespread infections and emphasizes the importance of clean water for public health. Another striking woodcut from London during the Great Plague of 1665 begs for divine intervention: "Lord, have mercy on London. " The desperation felt during this catastrophic event is palpable even centuries later, reminding us of our vulnerability when faced with rampant infections. Shifting gears to Cuba in c1900, we witness Dr. Carlos Finlay and Dr. Walter Reed leading efforts against yellow fever after the Spanish-American War. The oil painting captures their determination alongside other physicians observing inoculation procedures – showcasing bravery amidst uncertainty while combating deadly outbreaks. Calots spinal surgery illustration from the 19th century showcases medical advancements aimed at tackling specific infections affecting vital organs like tuberculosis or addressing conditions requiring surgical intervention such as spinal disorders.