Germs Collection

Coughs & Sneezes Poster
Humorous poster issued by the Ministry of Health during the Second World War and featuring a woman sneezing without catching the germs in a handkerchief

Sanitas disinfecting fluid advertisement, WW1
Advertisement for The Sanitas Co. Ltd and Sanitas Disinfecting Fluid, indispensible in sick room and nursing wards for sponging the sick, washing wounds and sores

Louis Pasteur, French microbiologist
Louis Pasteur (1822-1895), French microbiologist and chemist. Louis Pasteur proved the germ theory of disease, which holds that germs attack the body from the outside

Anti-Flu Masks
A man and a woman wearing anti-flu masks. These masks cover the nose and mouth and are designed to prevent germs spreading. They may work but they look very curious!

Coughs & Sneezes Poster
Humorous poster from the Ministry of Health showing a man sneezing without a handkerchief on a London Underground train during WWII

Infections spread by sneezing, artwork C013 / 5949
Infections spread by sneezing. Computer artwork showing virus particles (virions, blue) and bacteria (rod-shaped) in the spray produced by someone when they sneeze

Poster, Coughs and Sneezes Spread Diseases
Ministry of Health poster, Coughs and Sneezes Spread Diseases -- trap the germs in your handkerchief

Louis Pasteur, French microbiologist
Louis Pasteur (1822-1895), French microbiologist and chemist, in his laboratory. Louis Pasteur proved the germ theory of disease, which holds that germs attack the body from the outside

Cephos cold and flu powder advertisement
Advert for Cephos cold and flu powder depicting a poorly looking woman, dressed rather smartly, and standing, hanging onto a strap on a bus or tube train

Cold mixture advertisement
An advert for Stotherts Chest and Lung Mixture where two boxers show how to defend yourself against nasty germs

Colony of Haemophilus influenzae, 1906 (litho)
3501914 Colony of Haemophilus influenzae, 1906 (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bacteria constitute a large domain of prokaryotic microorganisms)

Colony of Mycobacterium leprae, 1906 (litho)
3501912 Colony of Mycobacterium leprae, 1906 (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bacteria constitute a large domain of prokaryotic microorganisms)

Colony of Micrococcus Gonorrhoea, 1906 (litho)
3501903 Colony of Micrococcus Gonorrhoea, 1906 (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bacteria constitute a large domain of prokaryotic microorganisms)

Colony of Streptococcus pneumoniae with and without bubble capsule, 1906 (litho)
3501899 Colony of Streptococcus pneumoniae with and without bubble capsule, 1906 (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Colony of Streptococcus Pneumoniae, 1906 (litho)
3501898 Colony of Streptococcus Pneumoniae, 1906 (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bacteria constitute a large domain of prokaryotic microorganisms)

Spirillum of the Lyme disease causing bacteria, Spirochaetes Borrelia Recurrentis, in blood sample, 1906 (litho)
3501919 Spirillum of the Lyme disease causing bacteria, Spirochaetes Borrelia Recurrentis, in blood sample, 1906 (litho) by German School

Colony of Vibrio cholerae, 1906 (litho)
3501918 Colony of Vibrio cholerae, 1906 (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bacteria constitute a large domain of prokaryotic microorganisms)

Colony of Clostridium tetani with spores, 1906 (litho)
3501913 Colony of Clostridium tetani with spores, 1906 (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bacteria constitute a large domain of prokaryotic microorganisms)

Colony of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, 1906 (litho)
3501910 Colony of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, 1906 (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bacteria constitute a large domain of prokaryotic microorganisms)

A colony of Staphylococcus pyogenes after cell division, 1906 (litho)
3501897 A colony of Staphylococcus pyogenes after cell division, 1906 (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Colony of Streptococcus pyogenes, 1906 (litho)
3501894 Colony of Streptococcus pyogenes, 1906 (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bacteria constitute a large domain of prokaryotic microorganisms)

Colony of Yersinia pestis, 1906 (litho)
3501917 Colony of Yersinia pestis, 1906 (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bacteria constitute a large domain of prokaryotic microorganisms)

Colony of Salmonella Typhi showing Bacilli with flagella, 1906 (litho)
3501916 Colony of Salmonella Typhi showing Bacilli with flagella, 1906 (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Colony of Salmonella typhi, 1906 (litho)
3501915 Colony of Salmonella typhi, 1906 (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bacteria constitute a large domain of prokaryotic microorganisms)

Colony of Bacillus Anthracis in a human spleen, 1906 (litho)
3501905 Colony of Bacillus Anthracis in a human spleen, 1906 (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Spores of Bacillus Anthracis, 1906 (litho)
3501904 Spores of Bacillus Anthracis, 1906 (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bacteria constitute a large domain of prokaryotic microorganisms)

Colony of Micrococcus Gonorrhoea found in the Urethra, 1906 (litho)
3501900 Colony of Micrococcus Gonorrhoea found in the Urethra, 1906 (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Colony of Corynebacterium Diphtheriae, 1906 (litho)
3501907 Colony of Corynebacterium Diphtheriae, 1906 (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bacteria constitute a large domain of prokaryotic microorganisms)

Colony of Bacterium mallei, 1906 (litho)
3501906 Colony of Bacterium mallei, 1906 (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bacteria constitute a large domain of prokaryotic microorganisms)

Staphylococcus colony, 1905 (litho)
3501895 Staphylococcus colony, 1905 (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bacteria constitute a large domain of prokaryotic microorganisms)

Colony of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis, 1906 (litho)
3501911 Colony of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis, 1906 (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bacteria constitute a large domain of prokaryotic microorganisms)

Les microbes conversent. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1906 (colour litho)
3101395 Les microbes conversent. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1906 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les microbes conversent)

The Cholera Germ (engraving)
1603556 The Cholera Germ (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cholera Germ. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 17 September 1892)

Punch cartoon: The Wonders of a London Water Drop (engraving)
6034641 Punch cartoon: The Wonders of a London Water Drop (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: The Wonders of a London Water Drop)

Advert for Milton against influenza 1918
Advertisement for Milton sterilising fluid, recommended for preventing and relieving influenza at a time when Spanish flu was rapidly spreading across the world. 1918

Poster advertising Machinery for Disinfection by Steam produced by Hallu Aine
CHT237163 Poster advertising Machinery for Disinfection by Steam produced by Hallu Aine, end nineteenth century (litho) by Bourdelin, Emile (fl.1890); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Germs (colour litho)
3622578 Germs (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Germs. Illustration from Man, the Masterpiece by J H Kellogg, MD, (International Tract Society Ltd)

Cartoon, Essence of Parliament (MPs)
Cartoon, Essence of Parliament -- Mr Punch shows members of the House of Commons as microscopic bugs in a petri dish. 1883

Poster, The British public is not to be sneezed at
Ministry of Health poster, The British public is not to be sneezed at -- coughs and sneezes spread diseases -- use your handkerchief to trap the germs and prevent droplet infection. circa 1950s

Bacteria (colour litho)
3630251 Bacteria (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bacteria. Illustration from Meyers Konversations-Lexicon, c1895.); © Look and Learn

Milk, risks of contamination (litho)
5998378 Milk, risks of contamination (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Milk, risks of contamination)

The Air We Breathe (engraving)
3627717 The Air We Breathe (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Air We Breathe. Illustration for The Picture Magazine, 1893.); © Look and Learn

Statistical chart invented by Florence Nightingale to show the predominance of disease as
FNM321941 Statistical chart invented by Florence Nightingale to show the predominance of disease as a cause of mortality in the British army during the Crimean War

WW2 Poster -- Dysentery and Diarrhoea
Dysentery and Diarrhoea. Colour lithograph information poster, after 2nd Lt Stacey Hopper. The poster poses questions relating to the dangers and causes of disease, and provides helpful hints

Poster, Coughs and Sneezes Spread Diseases, WW2
Ministry of Health poster, Coughs and Sneezes Spread Diseases -- trap the germs in your handkerchief. Help to keep the nation fighting fit. Date: 1940s

Advert for Wulfings Formamint tablets 1913
Why you catch sore throats and how to cure and prevent it. Germs from a public telephone in constant use, and railway carriages are favourite breeding grounds

Chayote (Sechium edule) vine plant, Beau-Bassin, Mauritius, Africa

Rod-shaped bacteria. Computer artwork of rod- shaped bacteria (bacilli). Typical bacilli are E. coli and Salmonella bacteria, though there are many others as well

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"Unseen Enemies: Tracing the History of Germs" Coughs & Sneezes Poster: Reminding us to cover up and prevent the spread of germs. Louis Pasteur, French microbiologist: The pioneer who revolutionized our understanding and their role in diseases. Anti-Flu Masks: A shield against airborne germs during flu outbreaks, a practice that gained popularity after the Spanish Flu pandemic. Sanitas disinfecting fluid advertisement, WW1: Highlighting the importance of cleanliness and hygiene in preventing germ-related infections during wartime. Infections spread by sneezing, artwork C013 / 5949: Visualizing how sneezes can propel infectious droplets into the air, spreading germs from person to person. Louis Pasteur, French microbiologist (again): His groundbreaking research laid the foundation for modern medicine's battle against harmful microorganisms. Cephos cold and flu powder advertisement: Promoting a remedy to combat common colds caused by viral germs that affect our respiratory system. Cold mixture advertisement: Offering relief from symptoms caused by various types responsible for common colds or flu-like illnesses. Colony of Haemophilus influenzae, 1906 (litho): An early depiction showcasing one type of bacteria responsible for causing respiratory infections like pneumonia or meningitis. Colony of Mycobacterium leprae, 1906 (litho): Illustrating the bacterium behind leprosy - an ancient disease associated with social stigma due to its disfiguring effects on skin and nerves but now curable with antibiotics treatment Colony of Micrococcus Gonorrhoea, 1906 (litho): Depicting one strain among many bacterial culprits behind sexually transmitted infection gonorrhea.