Diptheria Collection

Princess Alice with her children
Princess Alice, Grand Duchess of Hesse (1843-1878) with her children in 1877: (l to r) Ella, Alix, Victoria, Ernst Ludwig and Irene, with the youngest, May sitting on Alices lap

Men examining horse with Diptheria, an upper respiratory tract illness. 19th century (engraving)
672861 Men examining horse with Diptheria, an upper respiratory tract illness. 19th century (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Father Thames introducing his offspring to the fair city of London. 1858. (A design for a Fresco in the New Houses of Parliament.) Father Thames introduces his children, Diptheria

Diseases of the throat (colour litho)
3630403 Diseases of the throat (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Diseases of the throat)

Advertisement for Izal antiseptic (litho)
979326 Advertisement for Izal antiseptic (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Izal antiseptic)

Diseases and disorders of the mouth and throat (colour litho)
3097102 Diseases and disorders of the mouth and throat (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Diseases and disorders of the mouth and throat)

Pierre Paul Emile Roux, French physician, bacteriologist and immunologist, 1928. Roux (1853-1933) was one of the closest collaborators of Louis Pasteur

Emil von Behring, German immunologist and bacteriologist, 1902. In 1901 von Behring (1854-1917) was awarded the first Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine for his development of a serum for

Wonderful Instinct of The Giraffe, 1865. Artist: George du Maurier
Wonderful Instinct of The Giraffe, 1865. By which it Escapes Diphtheria during The Winter. (N.B. A Positive Fact.) This cartoon pokes a little gentle fun at the giraffes at London Zoo

Diptheria Antitoxin Diptheria Disease Control
A scientist working on a diptheria antitoxin in the late 19th century. After an illustration in Scientific American, November 1894

Diphtheria strikes unprotected children Protect your child with toxoid - Toxoid prevents diptheria : Chicago Department of Health

Diphtheria treatment, artwork
Diphtheria treatment. Artwork of a doctor intubating a young child whose throat has swollen due to diphtheria. Intubation involves placing a tube in the patients airway to aid breathing

Portrait of Princess Alice Maud Mary (1843-1878), Grand Duchess of Hesse, third child and second daughter of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

Fumigator / Medical Adv
A vapour-releasing contraption..great value in Whooping Cough, Croup and other spasmotic coughs. It is of great value in Diptheria... simple and inexpensive

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"Diphtheria: A Silent Threat to Children's Health" In 1858, as Father Thames proudly showcased his offspring in the vibrant city of London, little did Princess Alice know that a lurking danger would soon cast its shadow upon her beloved children. The threat came in the form of a treacherous disease known as diphtheria. Color lithographs depicting diseases of the throat and mouth served as haunting reminders of the havoc this ailment could wreak on innocent lives. However, hope emerged with breakthroughs in medical science. In 1902, German immunologist Emil von Behring paved the way for future advancements by his pioneering work on diphtheria antitoxin. French physician Pierre Paul Emile Roux continued this quest for knowledge in 1928, further unraveling the mysteries surrounding this deadly infection. Their tireless efforts brought us closer to understanding and combating diphtheria. As society progressed, advertisements promoting Izal antiseptic offered a glimmer of protection against this menacing illness. Parents were urged to shield their children from diphtheria's grasp through vaccination and proper hygiene practices. The urgency was clear - unprotected children were vulnerable targets for diphtheria's merciless strike. It became imperative for parents to take action and safeguard their precious ones from its clutches. Amidst these scientific endeavors and public health campaigns, an enchanting illustration captured hearts - "Wonderful Instinct of The Giraffe. " Just like these majestic creatures' instinctive nature to protect their young ones, so too should parents strive to shield their own children from harm. Princess Alice herself stood as a symbol of strength amidst adversity; her portrait radiating resilience even in times when her family faced perilous threats such as diphteria. Diphteria may have once been an unyielding foe but thanks to advances made by brilliant minds throughout history, it is now within our power to control this disease.