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Preservative Collection

Preservative: Preserving the Essence of Time In a world where freshness is fleeting, preservatives stand tall as guardians of flavor and longevity

Background imagePreservative Collection: Advert, Atkinson & Barkers Royal Infants Preservative

Advert, Atkinson & Barkers Royal Infants Preservative
Atkinson & Barkers Royal Infants Preservative, claimed to be the best medicine in the world, by royal appointment, with portraits of Queen Victoria and Princess Alexandra in their bridal dresses

Background imagePreservative Collection: Advert, Spears Sausages of Bath

Advert, Spears Sausages of Bath - Oh, Good! no preservative! 1927

Background imagePreservative Collection: Salt grain and peppercorn, SEM

Salt grain and peppercorn, SEM
Salt and peppercorn. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a salt grain (blue) and a peppercorn (brown). Salt (sodium chloride) is a crystalline compound

Background imagePreservative Collection: An Australian meat curing factory

An Australian meat curing factory
5307635 An Australian meat curing factory.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an Australian meat curing factory which produced tallow and hides)

Background imagePreservative Collection: Solignum Wood Preservative and White Ant Destroyer

Solignum Wood Preservative and White Ant Destroyer
Advert, Solignum Wood Preservative and White Ant Destroyer

Background imagePreservative Collection: Sweet flag, Acorus calamus

Sweet flag, Acorus calamus
5856761 Sweet flag, Acorus calamus by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: Long sword-shaped leaf and conical spike flower of the Sweet flag, Acorus calamus)

Background imagePreservative Collection: Advert for Lin-Can Canned Fruit

Advert for Lin-Can Canned Fruit

Background imagePreservative Collection: Advertisement For Lin-Can Canned Fruit, 20th century

Advertisement For Lin-Can Canned Fruit, 20th century
Advert for LinCan Canned Fruit

Background imagePreservative Collection: Acetic acid molecule

Acetic acid molecule
Acetic acid, molecular model. Acetic acid, also called ethanoic acid, is the component of vinegar that gives it its sour taste and pungent smell

Background imagePreservative Collection: In the Vinegar Factory in Hamburg, 1891 (oil on panel)

In the Vinegar Factory in Hamburg, 1891 (oil on panel)
XKH149277 In the Vinegar Factory in Hamburg, 1891 (oil on panel) by Kuehl, Gotthardt Johann (1850-1915); 82.3x61.3 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg

Background imagePreservative Collection: Methylparaben molecule

Methylparaben molecule
Molecular representation of methylparaben, one ester of parahydroxybenzoic acid. It is a commonly used preservative in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals

Background imagePreservative Collection: Methylisothiazolinone preservative C016 / 8098

Methylisothiazolinone preservative C016 / 8098
Methylisothiazolinone preservative molecule. Computer artwork showing the structure of a molecule of the biocide and preservative chemical methylisothiazolinone (MIT)

Background imagePreservative Collection: Methylisothiazolinone preservative C016 / 8097

Methylisothiazolinone preservative C016 / 8097
Methylisothiazolinone preservative molecule. Computer artwork showing the structure of a molecule of the biocide and preservative chemical methylisothiazolinone (MIT)

Background imagePreservative Collection: Methylisothiazolinone preservative C016 / 8096

Methylisothiazolinone preservative C016 / 8096
Methylisothiazolinone preservative molecule. Computer artwork showing the structure of a molecule of the biocide and preservative chemical methylisothiazolinone (MIT)

Background imagePreservative Collection: Methylisothiazolinone preservative C016 / 8095

Methylisothiazolinone preservative C016 / 8095
Methylisothiazolinone preservative molecule. Computer artwork showing the structure of a molecule of the biocide and preservative chemical methylisothiazolinone (MIT)

Background imagePreservative Collection: Researcher storing alcohol preserved Nitsches Bush Viper (Atheris nitschei) dead specimen in ethanol

Researcher storing alcohol preserved Nitsches Bush Viper (Atheris nitschei) dead specimen in ethanol, with tissue samples for molecular analysis, during field survey in tropical montane rainforest

Background imagePreservative Collection: Canada balsam

Canada balsam. Light micrograph of canada balsam drying on a microscope slide and forming a net- like, or reticular, pattern

Background imagePreservative Collection: Chemicals and rock samples in Darwins study

Chemicals and rock samples in Darwins study
Darwins study. View of a variety of chemicals and rock samples in Charles Darwins (1809-1882) study at Down House, Kent, England

Background imagePreservative Collection: Salt crystals, SEM

Salt crystals, SEM
Salt. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of sodium chloride, or table salt, crystals. Salt is produced by allowing shallow areas of sea water to evaporate

Background imagePreservative Collection: Salted rabbitfish

Salted rabbitfish
Rabbitfish (Siganus sp. ) young (or fry) salted to preserve them for consumption and delay spoilage by decay bacteria. These fish are considered a delicacy, despite their venomous spiny rays

Background imagePreservative Collection: Dessicating machine, 19th century

Dessicating machine, 19th century
Dessicating machine, 19th-century artwork. This machine was developed to dry fruit for export to the USA from the France. It has two parts, a furnace and a drying chamber

Background imagePreservative Collection: Propanoic acid molecule

Propanoic acid molecule
Propanoic acid, molecular model. Propanoic acid, also called propionic acid, is a carboxylic acid. It is used as a preservative and in the production of plastics, pesticides and pharmaceuticals

Background imagePreservative Collection: Formic acid molecule

Formic acid molecule
Formic acid, molecular model. Formic acid, also called methanoic acid, is the simplest of the carboxylic acids. It is found naturally in the venom of ant and bee stings

Background imagePreservative Collection: Sulphur dioxode molecule

Sulphur dioxode molecule
Sulphur dioxide. Computer model of a molecule of sulphur dioxide (SO2). Atoms are represented as spheres and are colour-coded: sulphur (yellow) and oxygen (red)

Background imagePreservative Collection: Pentachlorophenol fungicide molecule

Pentachlorophenol fungicide molecule
Pentachlorophenol pesticide, molecular model. Pentachlorophenol is a synthetic chemical that was broadly used as a preservative for wood and as a pesticide


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Preservative: Preserving the Essence of Time In a world where freshness is fleeting, preservatives stand tall as guardians of flavor and longevity. From ancient times to modern innovations, these remarkable substances have played a vital role in preserving our food, wood, and even infants' health. Step back in time to an era when advertisements held captivating power over consumers. Atkinson & Barkers Royal Infants Preservative promised worried parents peace of mind with its magical formula. A pinch of salt grain and peppercorn was all it took to keep their little ones safe. Meanwhile, Solignum Wood Preservative and White Ant Destroyer came to the rescue for those battling against nature's relentless decay. This potent solution shielded precious wooden structures from rotting away into oblivion. Nature itself offered its own preservatives; sweet flag or Acorus calamus possessed medicinal properties that were cherished by generations past. Its essence was harnessed to preserve health and well-being. The culinary world also embraced the power of preservation. Spears Sausages of Bath enticed taste buds with promises of delectable sausages that would remain succulent for longer periods thanks to their secret preservative techniques. As time progressed, technology joined forces with preservation methods. Lin-Can Canned Fruit revolutionized kitchens worldwide with its convenient yet enduring fruit preserves - a true testament to mankind's ingenuity. Even architects sought ways to protect their creations from the ravages of time. The Architects Compendium showcased pages dedicated solely to preserving architectural masterpieces through meticulous planning and design choices. Beyond food and architecture, preservatives found their way into unexpected realms like vinegar factories in Hamburg during 1891 - immortalized on canvas by talented artists who captured this industrial marvel forevermore. On a microscopic level, molecules such as methylparaben and methylisothiazolinone emerged as unsung heroes within skincare products - safeguarding them against harmful bacteria while ensuring their longevity.