Lab Coat Collection

Frederic Joliot and Irene Joliot-Curie, French scientists, 1935. Joliot (1900-1958) became assistant to Marie Curie in 1925

Army, U.S. Army Medical School; Typhoid Vaccine, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Army, U.S
Army, U.S. Army Medical School; Typhoid Vaccine, 1917

Laboratory worker at the research laboratory at the C & NW RRs 40th Street yard, Chicago, 1942. Creator: Jack Delano
Laboratory worker at the research laboratory at the C & NW RRs [i.e. Chicago and North Western railroad s] 40th Street yard, examining paint samples used on freight cars and coaches of the railroad

Sir Alexander Fleming (1881-1955), the discoverer of penicillin
BAL65817 Sir Alexander Fleming (1881-1955), the discoverer of penicillin by Gabain, Ethel (1883-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scottish Bacteriologist and discoverer of penicillin; )

Thomas Edison in his workshop (colour litho)
STC335853 Thomas Edison in his workshop (colour litho) by Cameron, John (1830-76) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931)

Chinese agricultural chemist from the Changchun Research Institute Peoples Republic of China, 1950s (colour photo)
5232010 Chinese agricultural chemist from the Changchun Research Institute Peoples Republic of China, 1950s (colour photo) by Chinese Photographer

Selman Waksman, Ukrainian-born American biochemist and microbiologist (b / w photo)
6014934 Selman Waksman, Ukrainian-born American biochemist and microbiologist (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Selman Waksman (1888-1973)

Scientist in a Laboratory Looking into a Microscope, 1949 (screen print)
3035928 Scientist in a Laboratory Looking into a Microscope, 1949 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info)

Factory of the Liebig Extract of Meat Comapny, Ltd, Argentina (b / w photo)
5996513 Factory of the Liebig Extract of Meat Comapny, Ltd, Argentina (b/w photo) by Argentinian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Science Bunsen Burner August 1926 A chemist testing dyes on woollen material in laboratory 1920s

Toys for christmas like this teddy bear take a jolly good hiding whilst they are tested at Line Brothers Ltd in Morden, Surrey

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, visits the new £; 5m visitor centr at the Sellafield nuclear reprocessing plant and gets to know the workings of the plant from Les Tuley 6th June 1988

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, meets Dr Minh Sum Lee at Domnick Hunter Filters and MD Brian Thompson. 24th February 1987

Medical: Polio vaccine laboratory. 1960 A834-006

Medical: Polio vaccine laboratory. 1960 A834-004

Medical: Polio vaccine laboratory. 1960 A834-002

Medical: Polio vaccine laboratory. 1960 A834-001

Medical: Polio vaccine laboratory. 1960 A834

Medical: Polio vaccine laboratory. 1960 A834-003

Medical: Polio vaccine laboratory. 1960 A834-005

A scientist seen here carrying out an expiriment in high speed photography using a small ball and water. June 1945 P007976

Neil Kinnock during a visit to Tyneisde 9 January 1987 - Neil donned a white coat at Newcastle Medical Schools meeting the Microbial Technology Group

African-American Man Doctor Wearing White Coat And Stethoscope Writing Prescriptions
UNITED STATES - Circa 1950s: African-American Man Doctor Wearing White Coat And Stethoscope Writing Prescriptions

The test bakery at Spillers Foods, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire 1962. As producers of flour for a large proportion of the nations commercial bakeries

Visitors at the Spillers Foods mill, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, 1962. During a conducted tour of Spillers new Mill in Gainsborough

Technicians working at the Park Gate Iron & Steel Co, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1966. Technicians from the British Oxygen Company using vibration testing equipment

Production line control room, Spillers Animal Foods, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, 1962. A controller checking a punch card which instructs him to made an adjustment to the food mix

Local dignitaries during an open day at Spillers foods in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, 1962
Local dignitaries during an open day at Spillers Foods in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, 9th October 1962. The dignitaries have the opportunity to inspect the production lines

During an open day at Spillers foods in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, 1962. Artist
Local dignitaries during an open day at Spillers Foods in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, 9th October 1962. The dignitaries have the opportunity to inspect the production lines

Industrial refrigeration plant after installation at a foundry, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1963

Vacuum absorbtion chamber, Edgar Allen Steel Co, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1962. A technician with a vacuum absorbtion chamber, which is used in the production of tungsten carbide

Lab tachnician using a table top test furnace, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1962. Artist
Lab tachnician using a table top test furnace, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1962. A technician at work in the laboratory at the Edgar Allen Steel Co

A lab tachnician with a Reichter Microscope at a steelworks, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1962. A lab tachnician checks the quality of tungsten carbide with at the Edgar Allen Steel Co

Lab technician at a steelworks in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1963. Laboratories were essential for checking the quality of the raw materials

Lab technician with a slide rule, Edgar Allens steel foundry, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1962. Before the invention of cheap electronic calculators, slide rules had to be used to work out formulae

Laboratory, Edgar Allen Steel foundry, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1962. Both raw materials and the finished products had to be tested to ensure the quality that Sheffield steel was known for

Laboratory facility at Spillers Animal Foods, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, 1960. Artist
Laboratory facility at Spillers Animal Foods, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, 1960. The Laboratory and testing facility at Spillers at Gainsborough where the company developed new animal feed products

Technicians at work in Clays TV repair in shop, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, February 1959

Vibration sensing for the steel industry by BOC, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1966. Two Technicians from the British Oxygen Company using vibration sensing equipment inside a steel plant in Rotherham

Alexander Fleming, Scottish bacteriologist, c1930s. Fleming (1881-1955) discovered the first antibiotic drug, penicillin, in 1928

Research worker with microscope (testing the structure of an aluminium alloy), 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Research worker with microscope (testing the structure of an aluminium alloy), 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

The electric furnace, 1890-1910. French advertising for Liebig Extract of Meat

Thomas Edison, American inventor, in his laboratory, Menlo Park, New Jersey, USA, 1870s (1920s)
Thomas Alva Edison, American inventor, in his laboratory at Menlo Park, New Jersey, USA, working on the perfection of the incandescent light bulb, 1870s (1920s)

Oswald Theodore Avery, Canadian-born American bacteriologist and molecular biologist. Pictured at work in a laboratory examining a Petri dish of culture

Cartoon of doctor looking through microscope, and large beam of light

Prince Charles makes Herbal Medicine at University of Westminster. Wearing lab coat. May 1999

A Rare Albino Kangaroo in Australia Outback
The kangaroo is a marsupial from the family Macropodidae. Kangaroos are endemic to Australia. Albino kangaroos generally have very short lifespan

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"Lab Coats: A Symbol of Scientific Excellence and Innovation" Lab coats have long been an iconic garment worn by scientists, representing their dedication to research and discovery. In 1935, French scientists Frederic Joliot and Irene Joliot-Curie donned their lab coats as they made groundbreaking strides in nuclear physics, ultimately leading to the development of artificial radioactivity. Across the Atlantic in 1942, a laboratory worker at the C & NW RRs 40th Street yard in Chicago proudly wore his lab coat while contributing to scientific advancements during World War II. This image captured by Jack Delano serves as a testament to the vital role played by researchers during times of conflict. One cannot forget Sir Alexander Fleming, who revolutionized medicine with his discovery of penicillin. His lab coat became synonymous with life-saving breakthroughs that transformed healthcare forever. Thomas Edison's workshop was another hub for innovation where he tirelessly experimented with countless inventions. Clad in his trusty lab coat, Edison epitomized the spirit of ingenuity that continues to inspire inventors today. In China during the 1950s, a Chinese agricultural chemist from the Changchun Research Institute proudly wore his lab coat while working towards enhancing agricultural productivity. His efforts contributed significantly to feeding a growing population and improving food security. Selman Waksman, an Ukrainian-born American biochemist and microbiologist known for discovering streptomycin - an antibiotic used against tuberculosis - exemplified how a simple white they are become a symbol of immense contributions to public health. The three surgeons depicted in Ubaldo Oppi's painting from 1926 showcase not only their surgical skills but also their commitment to maintaining sterile conditions through their pristine white coats – emphasizing safety and professionalism within medical practice. A scientist peering into a microscope wearing her crisp white lab coat evokes images of meticulous observation and analysis. This screen print from 1949 captures the essence of scientific inquiry and the pursuit of knowledge.