Enema Collection

Niger, West Africa - Baby receiving an enema from his Mother. Date: circa 1930s

The enema, published 1909 (engraving)
1000961 The enema, published 1909 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.).

Medical enema, after a painting by P. A. Boudouin, 1770. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur
1000920 Medical enema, after a painting by P. A. Boudouin, 1770. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection.

Enema, late 18th-early 19th century. Creator: Nicolas Lavreince
Enema, late 18th-early 19th century

Woman sitting on a large pot, illustration from The Works of Hippocrates
STC446001 Woman sitting on a large pot, illustration from The Works of Hippocrates, 1934 (colour litho) by Kuhn-Regnier, Joseph (1873-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: la femme)

Le Curieux - Peeping-Tom spying on a fashionable lady
Le Curieux - A Peeping-Tom spying on a fashionable lady in a bedroom

Le Contretemps - Peeping-Tom spying on a fashionable lady
Le Contretemps - A Peeping-Tom spying on a fashionable lady in a bedroom

Postcard: Toto is sick, great remedies, Prince (printed paper)
5909061 Postcard: Toto is sick, great remedies, Prince (printed paper) by French School, (20th century); 18.93x29.49 cm; (add.info)

Old Age / Enema 1908
A decrepit old man lies on a bed: he is about to be given an enema

Enema scene (wood)
490160 Enema scene (wood) by Flemish School, (19th century); Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; (add.info.: Klisteerspuitscene); © Art in Flanders

A New Administration or The State Quacks Administring, pub
2962472 A New Administration or The State Quacks Administring, pub. 1783 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

French Generals retiring on account of their health: - with Lepaux presiding in
2966828 French Generals retiring on account of their health:- with Lepaux presiding in the Directorial Dispensary, pub. 1799 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray

The Political Clyster, print made by William Hogarth, 1757 (engraving)
740551 The Political Clyster, print made by William Hogarth, 1757 (engraving) by Swift, Jonathan (1667-1745) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Enema Syringe (engraving)
3646807 The Enema Syringe (engraving) by Bosse, Abraham (1602-76) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Enema Syringe)

Democratic Levelling: Alliance a la Francaise, or The Union of the Coronet
NCO193103 Democratic Levelling: Alliance a la Francaise, or The Union of the Coronet and the Clyster-Pipe, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1796 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Hec est l ami Careme!, Musee Grotesque No. 53, early 19th century
He c est l ami Careme!, Musee Grotesque No. 53, early 19th century

The Punishment Inflicted on Lemuel Gulliver, December 1726. Creator: William Hogarth
The Punishment Inflicted on Lemuel Gulliver, December 1726

The Apothecary Preparing Administer Enema Clyster
The Apothecary preparing to administer an enema to a sick patient, after a 17th century work by Abraham Bosse. From Modes and Manners, published 1935

Enema-themed satirical buttons, louis xiv C018 / 0377
Satirical buttons depicting King Louis XIV during and after taking an enema. These are made from plated brass and date from around 1700, France

Early 19th Century enema syringe. Pewter syringe used to administer enemas. Made in 1820

Cartoon on the interference of Louis XIV in the English throne, 1689, Gisling, after 1689

Enema themed candlestick, circa 1850 C017 / 0744
Pewter candlestick of man carrying enormous enema syringe, Continental, c1850 mainland europe

Enema and stomach pump, circa 1870 C018 / 0360
Nineteenth century enema and stomach pump, made from wood, metal, and rubber. An enema is a syringe-like device used to evacuate the lower intestinal tract through introducing fluids to the rectum

Enema and stomach pump, circa 1880 C018 / 0361
Nineteenth century enema and stomach pump in a wooden case made from brass, wood, and ivory. An enema is a syringe-like device used to evacuate the lower intestinal tract through introducing fluids

Enema syringe, circa 1860 C018 / 0366
Enema syringe, manufactured by Arnold and Sons. Pictured in its wooden case, this device is made in England from brass and pewter, it dates from around the year 1860

Enema syringe, circa 1840 C018 / 0376
Nineteenth century enema, made from pewter, by Strickland in Bristol, England. The enema is a medical procedure whereby fluid is introduced to the rectum and colon via the anus

Cylinder enema, circa 1850 C018 / 0375
Cylinder enema with pump action (in its case) dating from around 1850, England. Enema procedures involve the evacuation of the lower intestines by the introduction of fluids into the rectum

Colon cancer, barium X-ray C018 / 0574
Colon cancer. Coloured X-ray of the large intestine of a 62 year old patient with cancer of the sigmoid colon. The patient was given a barium enema prior to the X-ray to show up any abnormalities

Weiss patent syringe, circa 1850 C018 / 0362
Weiss patent syringe for use as enema or stomach pump. The components of this apparatus are made from brass and ivory. It dates from around 1850, England

Weiss patent syringe, circa 1850 C018 / 0369
Weiss patent syringe for use as an enema or stomach pump. The components of this apparatus are made from brass and ivory. It dates from around 1850, England

Enema and stomach pump, circa 1870 C018 / 0374
Nineteenth century enema and stomach pump made from wood, metal, and rubber (in a wooden case). An enema is a syringe-like device used to evacuate the lower intestinal tract through introducing

Cylinder enema, circa 1850 C018 / 0368
Cylinder enema with pump action (assembled) dating from around 1850, England. Enema procedures involve the evacuation of the lower intestines by the introduction of fluids into the rectum

Silver torch, 20th century
Nineteenth century self-administering clyster (a type of enema syringe). The enema is a medical procedure whereby fluid is introduced to the rectum and colon via the anus

Hutchinsons tropical enema, circa 1850
Hutchinsons tropical enema (assembled) with its morocco case. This piece is in brass and steel and dates from around 1850

MOLIERE: PLAY, 1670. Scene from Molieres 1670 comedy Monsieur de Pourceaugnac. Line engraving after Antoine Coypel (1661-1722)

APOTHECARY, 17th CENTURY. An apothecary preparing to administer an enema to a sick patient. Line engraving by Abraham Bosse, 17th century

18th century pharmacopoeia, title page
18th century pharmacopoeia. Title page for a book providing directions for the preparations of drugs (a pharmacopoeia), published in France in 1742

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"Exploring the Historical Significance of Enema: From 18th Century Treatments to Cultural Curiosities" Enema treatment in the 18th century was a common medical practice aimed at alleviating various ailments. In one intriguing scene, a nurse is depicted administering a large enema syringe to a man confined to his bed. This image offers us a glimpse into the medical practices of that era and highlights the importance placed on enemas as therapeutic interventions. Moving across continents, we find ourselves in Niger, West Africa, where even babies received enemas for medicinal purposes. The sight of a baby receiving an enema showcases how this treatment method transcended cultural boundaries and was embraced by different societies. However, not all encounters with enemas were strictly medical. Le Curieux and Le Contretemps depict peeping-toms spying on fashionable ladies during their private moments of receiving an enema. These illustrations shed light on society's fascination with taboo subjects and reveal how even something as intimate as an enema could become fodder for voyeuristic entertainment. In another peculiar illustration from "The Works of Hippocrates, " we see a woman sitting on a large pot while undergoing an enema procedure. This depiction serves as both educational material about ancient medical practices and also hints at societal attitudes towards bodily functions during that time period. Fast forward to more recent times, postcards like "Toto is sick" humorously advertise great remedies such as Prince printed paper - suggesting that even comedic relief could be found in discussions surrounding health issues like constipation or digestive discomforts requiring an enema. The theme continues with "Old Age / Enema 1908, " which captures the reality faced by many elderly individuals who relied on regular administration of enemas for relief from age-related health concerns. It reminds us that throughout history, this form of treatment has been employed across generations to address various conditions affecting people's well-being.