Midwifery Collection

St. Bartholomews Hospital, 18th Century
St. Bartholomews Hospital. 18th century engraving of the buildings of St. Bartholomews Hospital at Smithfield in the City of London. Also known as Bart s, the hospital was founded in 1123

The Birth Day, 1629 (oil on panel)
5888692 The Birth Day, 1629 (oil on panel) by Anthonis, Willem Anthonissone (17th century); 56.2x86.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A women weighing a crying baby on a set of scales (colour litho)
732057 A women weighing a crying baby on a set of scales (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Caring for a mother and her newborn (vellum)
CHT236089 Caring for a mother and her newborn (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque de L Arsenal, Paris

Ms Hunter 36 f. 10v The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, from Vita Christi
GUL174590 Ms Hunter 36 f.10v The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, from Vita Christi, by Ludolf of Saxony, c.1300-77/78 (vellum) by French School

Forceps used by Jan Palfyn of Ghent (1650-1730) (wood & metal)
CHT236080 Forceps used by Jan Palfyn of Ghent (1650-1730) (wood & metal) by French School, (18th century); Musee d Histoire de la Medecine, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Delivering a baby with the mother sitting on a birthing chair, 16th Century (engraving)
3097129 Delivering a baby with the mother sitting on a birthing chair, 16th Century (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Birthing chair used in the 16th Century (engraving)
3097128 Birthing chair used in the 16th Century (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Birthing chair used in the 16th Century)

A Midwife going to a Labour, pub. 1811 (hand coloured engraving)
2962516 A Midwife going to a Labour, pub. 1811 (hand coloured engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Midwifery, illustration from Encyclopedia Britannica, published in Edinburgh
DGC398035 Midwifery, illustration from Encyclopedia Britannica, published in Edinburgh, 1798 (copperplate engraving) by Bell, Alexander (fl)

Madame Boivin (1783-1841) from a book on famous women, 1833 (colour litho)
CHT236092 Madame Boivin (1783-1841) from a book on famous women, 1833 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Ordre National des Pharmaciens, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French

New Years Day baby in Teesside. 1st January 1971

Ten women in the Huddersfield area were gifted with special Christmas Day deliveries, they all had babies. And Huddersfield Royal Infirmary midwifery staff had their hands full because nine of

Probably pupil midwives, St Mary Abbot?s Hospital
Probably pupil midwives, St Mary Abbots Hospital. Reverse reads Midwifery 1933. Me G. Thomas. Annotated St Mary Abbots Hosp G Thomas Date: 1933

Midwives and babies. Reverse reads Midwifery training 1933. Sister Williams Me 22 yrs of age Eileen Young S_N Smith. Annotated St Mary Abbots Hosp G Thomas. Date: 1933

Midwives and babies, outdoors. Reverse reads S.M.A. Hospital 1933 Midwifery. Annotated St Mary Abbots) Date: 1933

The newborn Child, c. 1647-1648. Found in the collection of Musee des Beaux Arts, Rennes

Birth Plate (Desco da Parto). Reverse: Puerperium of a noble Florentine woman. Found in the Collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

A family taking tea while celebrating the birth of twins. Artist: Horemans, Jan Josef, the Younger (1714-1790)
A family taking tea while celebrating the birth of twins. Private Collection

The Birth of Saint Stephen. Artist: Vergos Family (active End of 15th cen. y)
The Birth of Saint Stephen. Found in the collection of Museu Nacional d Art de Catalunya, Barcelona

Two pregnant women. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque de l Academie nationale de medecine

The Montauri birth tray. Artist: Bartolomeo di Fruosino (1366 / 69-1441)
The Montauri birth tray. Private Collection

Puerperium in Frankfurt in the 16th century. Private Collection

Birth in a Palace, 1760-1770. Artist: Indian Art
Birth in a Palace, 1760-1770. Found in the collection of the The David Collection

William Leishman M. D. Professor Midwifery Thomas Annan
William Leishman, M.D. Professor of Midwifery; Thomas Annan (Scottish, 1829 - 1887); Glasgow, Scotland; 1871; Carbon print; 21.3 × 16.1 cm (8 3, 8 × 6 5, 16 in.)

William Potts Dewees
WILLIAM POTTS DEWEES American medical practitioner, specialising in obstetrics and midwifery. Date: 1768 - 1841

Advert for recruitment of nurses and midwives 1943
Nurses and widwives needed. The wartime job that can be your career... The girl who becomes a nurse or midwife is doing a war job of vital importance

Alexander Hamilton, Med
ALEXANDER HAMILTON Scottish professor of midwifery at Edinburgh, with two ladies - no doubt past or potential clients. Date: circa 1786

Ms Palat. 218-220 Book IX Aztec midwife administering herbs to a woman after childbirth
XTD82718 Ms Palat. 218-220 Book IX Aztec midwife administering herbs to a woman after childbirth, from the Florentine Codex by Bernardino de Sahagun, c.1540-85 by Spanish School

Sign advertising the services of a midwife, early 19th century (oil on panel)
XIR175019 Sign advertising the services of a midwife, early 19th century (oil on panel) by French School, (19th century); 21.5x98 cm; Musee Dauphinois, Grenoble, France; French, out of copyright

The Birth Scene (oil on canvas)
XIR175014 The Birth Scene (oil on canvas) by Carpeaux, Jean-Baptiste (1827-75); 57x70 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee du Petit-Palais, France; French, out of copyright

James Young Simpson, having experimented on himself with chloroform, found unconcious on the floor by his butler. Simpson (1811-1870) Scottish obstetrician born at Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland

Baby Incubators - Crystal Palace - Child Life Section Date: circa 1908

St. Thomas Hospital, 18th century
St. Thomas Hospital. 18th century engraving of St. Thomas Hospital in Southwark, London. St. Thomas was founded in the 12th century, but these buildings date from the late 17th century

Guys Hospital, 18th century
Guys Hospital. 18th century engraving of Guys Hospital in Southwark, London. Guys was founded in 1721 by Sir Thomas Guy, a governor of the nearby St. Thomas Hospital

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"Journey through Time: Exploring the Evolution of Midwifery" Step back in time to St. Bartholomew's Hospital in the 18th century, where midwifery began its remarkable journey. In 1768, this noble profession was already making strides, as depicted in historical records. "The Birth Day, " an exquisite oil painting from 1629, captures the essence of midwifery's timeless role. A compassionate midwife weighs a crying baby on scales, symbolizing her dedication to ensuring both mother and child thrive. Delicate vellum showcases a heartwarming scene of a midwife caring for a mother and her newborn. This ancient artistry found within Ms Hunter 36 f. 10v illustrates the tender moments that have defined midwives throughout history. Venturing further into knowledge-rich pages, we encounter an illustration from Encyclopedia Britannica published in Edinburgh. It offers insight into how midwifery was perceived during that era—a testament to its significance within society. Jan Palfyn's forceps stand as a testament to innovation within this field. Crafted with wood and metal by this renowned Ghent practitioner (1650-1730), these instruments revolutionized childbirth practices and saved countless lives. A cross-sectional diagram vividly depicts the intricate process of delivering a baby pulled from the womb by their tiny legs—an awe-inspiring reminder of human resilience and medical advancements over time. Imagine witnessing mothers giving birth while seated on birthing chairs—engravings from the 16th century capture these transformative moments when women took control of their birthing experiences like never before. Speaking of birthing chairs, another engraving transports us back centuries ago when these specialized seats were used extensively during labor—a tangible representation of how comfort played an essential role even then.