Medicine Man press images
-
Medicine Man exhibition (view one)
Credit: Rama Knight/Wellcome Images.
Request hi-res version
-
-
-
-
Glassware case in 'Medicine Man' exhibition
The case displays a fraction of Sir Henry Wellcome's collection of over 5000 pieces of medical and scientific glassware.
Credit: Rama Knight/Wellcome Images.
-
-
-
-
-
Mask cabinet
View of the mask cabinet in 'Medicine Man'.
Credit: Rama Knight/Wellcome Images.
-
-
Sri Lankan mask used in 'kolam'
Kolam, a masquerade dance, is a form of drama more akin to opera, where a central theme is developed as series of episodes acted by dancers in elaborate masks, climaxing in the exposition of a story. These stories were based on real characters, but with exaggerated features, and used masks extensively.
Credit: Rama Knight/Wellcome Images.
-
-
-
-
-
Phallic amulets
Three Graeco-Roman phallic amulets, two made of solid bronze and the other of alabaster with bronze wings.
Credit: Rama Knight/Wellcome Images.
-
Graeco-Roman phallic amulet
Solid bronze phallic amulet in the form of a pripus with hindquarters of a horse, suspended by a chain, with pendants attached at base. Graeco-Roman, circa 100 BC-AD 400.
Credit: Wellcome Library, London.
-
Walking stick
19th-century whalebone walking stick with skull pommel in ivory with green glass eyes, once owned by Charles Darwin.
Credit: Wellcome Library, London.
-
Mori pendant
A gold memento mori pendant from the 18th century, used to remind the user of the transience of life and material luxury, containing a skeleton inside a coffin.
Credit: Wellcome Library, London.
-
Memento mori statue
A memento mori statue, used to remind the user of the transience of life and material luxury, containing a decaying corpse inside a coffin. 16th century.
Credit: Wellcome Library, London.
-
Porcelain fruit
Porcelain fruit (melon, plum and pepper) containing representations of a couple engaged in sexual foreplay. c. 1900.
Credit: Wellcome Library, London
-
Ivory statue
Chinese ivory statue depicting a man and woman engaged in sexual foreplay.
Credit: Rama Knight/Wellcome Images.
-
Iron 'scold's bridle'
A Belgian Iron 'scold's bridle' or 'branks' mask, with bell, used to publicly humiliate and punish, mainly women, for speaking out against authority, nagging, brawling with neighbours, blaspheming or lying. c.1550-1800.
Credit: Wellcome Library, London.
-
Brass corset
A 19th-century brass corset used to minimise the waist or as an orthopedic device to support the back or correct a spinal deformity. Probably English.
Credit: Wellcome Library, London.
-
Ivory anatomical model of pregnant female
17th-century ivory anatomical model of a pregnant female with removable parts possibly used by obstetric specialists or midwives to provide reassurance for pregnant women. Possibly German.
Credit: Wellcome Library, London.
-
Chinese ivory diagnostic doll
Chinese ivory diagnostic doll used by female patients to indicate where their symptoms were. Late 18th century.
Credit: Wellcome Library, London.
-
19th-century stethoscope
A 19th century stethoscope with a bell-shaped end and flexible tubing for both ears. Made by Scott Alison, c. 1858.
Credit: Wellcome Library, London.
-
Amputation saw
(Detail of handle of) British amputation saw produced by John Weiss. The deep notches on this saw were designed to prevent bone and tissue clogging the blade. c.19th century.
Credit: Wellcome Library, London.
-
Scarificator
An English scarificator with six lancets used for blood-letting, made by Fuller of London.
Credit: Wellcome Library, London.
-
Enema syringes
Brass, ivory, ebony and pewter enema syringes. 17th-19th century.
Credit: Wellcome Library, London.
-
'Claxton' earcap
The 'Claxton' earcap, patented by Adelaide Claxton to correct 'outstanding' ears and worn by children when asleep. Created 1925 -1936.
Credit: Wellcome Library, London.
-
Artificial arm
Artificial left arm with shoulder straps. Made with leather and aluminium by W R Grossmith.
Credit: Wellcome Library, London.
-
Artificial arm and hand
An ornate artificial left arm and hand, in leather and wood, jointed at the elbow and wrist, with articulated fingers and sprung thumb. c.1850-1910.
Credit: Wellcome Library, London.
-
Tattoo
A tattoo on a piece of human skin showing a male bust and a flower stem. Late 19th century.
Credit: Wellcome Library, London.
-
Tattoo
A tattoo on a piece of human skin showing a female face. Late 19th century.
Credit: Wellcome Library, London.
-
Snuff mull
Snuff mull in the form of a ram's head containing two compartments with silver-gilt lids. 1881-1882.
Credit: Wellcome Library, London.