Substances Collection

The Hermetic Vessel, c1760. Hermetic vessel in the alchemical furnace. The serpent within the vase symbolises
542162 The Hermetic Vessel, c1760. Hermetic vessel in the alchemical furnace. The serpent within the vase symbolises the earthy substances of which the Philosopher's Stone is made

Bird shaped mortar. Zoolith used to grind hallucinogens
Bird shaped mortar. Zoolith used to grind hallucinogenic substances. It was collected in 1777 by Captain Geronimo Verde on Santa Catarina Island (Brazil). Sambaqui culture (3000 BC-500 AD). Stone

Spanish Civil War poster, Juan Negrin
Spanish Civil War poster in the Catalan language. Companys -- I could not live without freedom. Juan Negrin -- The intimate root of Catalunya is nourished by liberal substances. Date: circa 1938

Organic substances, coal, anthracite (colour litho)
2797857 Organic substances, coal, anthracite (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Organic substances, coal, anthracite)

Organic substances, amber (enclosing insect), asphaltum, lignite (colour litho)
2797858 Organic substances, amber (enclosing insect), asphaltum, lignite (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Organic substances)

Teacher Showing Pupils Spectroscope Optical Spectrometer
Teacher showing pupils a spectroscope. The four spectres are, top to bottom, sunlight, light from one of the stars, red neon light and blue mercury light

Toxic or poisonous substances. Pharmacy Museum. Turku. Finland

Suffragette Pillar Box Outrage. Well-dressed man, possibly drunk has slipped on pavement next to a red pillar (post) box, losing his top hat. Caption reads, Another Pillar Box Outrage

Address Map of Jacob & George Roeters and Company in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Caspar Luyken, 1697

Various substances fluorescing in vacuum tubes of different shapes. Chromolithograph, Leipzig 1903

The Hermetic Vessel, c1760. Hermetic vessel in the alchemical furnace. The serpent within the vase symbolises the earthy substances of which the Philosophers Stone is made

Seabird rescue, contaminated Northern Fulmar (Fulmarus glacialis) adult, being tube fed by people, washed ashore after contamination from polyisobutene oil additive at sea

Seabird rescue, contaminated Arctic Skua (Stercorarius parasiticus) dark phase, adult, being treated, washed ashore after contamination from polyisobutene oil additive at sea

Seabird rescue, cleaned Common Guillemot (Uria aalge) adult, winter plumage, being released by RSPCA West Hatch staff after contamination from polyisobutene oil additive at sea

Seabird rescue, contaminated Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus) adult, being cleaned by person, washed ashore after contamination from polyisobutene oil additive at sea

Seabird rescue, contaminated Common Guillemot (Uria aalge) being collected by RSPCA officer and loaded into van, washed ashore after contamination from polyisobutene oil additive at sea

Razorbill (Alca torda) adult, winter plumage, washed ashore after contamination from polyisobutene oil additive at sea, affecting waterproof coating and ability to float, Chesil Beach, Dorset

Common Guillemot (Uria aalge) dead adult, washed ashore after contamination from polyisobutene oil additive at sea, affecting waterproof coating and ability to float, Chesil Beach, Dorset, England

Scraping thin layers of chocolate into curls using a decorators scraper, close up

Allium sativum, Garlic, whole cloves, bulb and stem of fresh plant, and processed garlic, including chopped cloves, syrup and pearls, view from above

Extracting DNA from a raspberry
College of Life Sciences opening its doors to the public as part of a nationwide event. The image shows how the public are learning to extract the DNA from a frozen raspberry by crushing them

Boy looking through a microscope
College of Life Sciences opening its doors to the public as part of a nationwide event. The image shows a boy looking through a microscope

18th century chemical affinity table. Historical chart describing the tendency of different substances to combine with each other

Table from Bechers Opuscula chymica (17th century). Johann Joachaim Becher (1635-1682) was a German physician and alchemist

Diagram showing The Detector
Undated diagram showing " The Detector", a method for testing substances in a glass bottle using brass terminals and a cylinder to feel the " etheric reactions". HPG/85/8"

Secret Society
Newcomers to a secret society of medicine men are shown the magic objects and substances which will be the tools of their trade

Pictet / Gas Experiment
Raoul Pictet, Swiss physicist, conducts an experiment to liquefy and solidify hydrogen gas, and studied properties of substances at low temperatures

C16 Alchemists
An alchemist and his assistant heat the substances whose essence will collect in the flasks at the top of the apparatus, shedding impurities as they rise up the column

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"Exploring the World of Substances: From Ancient Tools to Modern Remedies" Bird shaped mortar and Zoolith: Unveiling the intriguing tools used to grind hallucinogens throughout history. Juan Negrin's Spanish Civil War poster: A powerful depiction shaping political landscapes. Organic substances in vibrant lithographs: Discovering the beauty and diversity of coal, anthracite, amber, asphaltum, and lignite. Toxic or poisonous substances at the Pharmacy Museum in Turku, Finland: Delving into a world where danger meets healing. Suffragette Pillar Box Outrage: How substances became symbols of resistance during historical movements for equality. Spectroscope Optical Spectrometer in action: Witnessing the magic as a teacher introduces pupils to the wonders hidden within various substances. Exploring Jacob & George Roeters' Address Map in Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Tracing the footsteps of substance pioneers through time and space. Fluorescing vacuum tubes from Leipzig 1903: Unveiling mesmerizing colors emitted by different substances under specific conditions. The Hermetic Vessel - Alchemical secrets revealed. Step into an ancient furnace where mysterious transformations occurred using this vessel adorned with serpents. Seabird rescue amidst contamination woes: Join us on a journey to save Northern Fulmars and Arctic Skuas affected by harmful substances while witnessing humanity's compassion in action.