Ointments Collection

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Street Doctor, from Street Life in London, by J
659996 Street Doctor, from Street Life in London, by J. Thomson and Adolphe Smith, 1877 (b/w photo) by Thomson, John (1837-1921); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Scottish

Vitrine, Officina Profumo, Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella, Florence, Italy, 1899 (b / w photo)
3658021 Vitrine, Officina Profumo, Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella, Florence, Italy, 1899 (b/w photo) by Italian Photographer, (19th century); Alinari Archives, Florence

Roman period. Small jar for ointments. Lacrymatory. Glass. F
Roman period. Small jar for ointments. Lacrymatory. Blown glass. From Augusta Emerita (Merida). Extremadura. 1st century AD. Episcopal Museum. Vic. Catalonia. Spain

Askos Benacci. 7th c. BC. Vase used for storing perfumes and ointments. Iron Age. Villanova Culture. Terra-cotta. ITALY. Bologna. Civic Archaeological Museum. Proc: ITALY. Castenaso

Roman Art. Spain. Small jar for ointments with neck. Clear blown glass. 2nd-3rd centuries A.C. It was found in a tomb from Vic. Episcopal Museum. Vic. Catalonia

Advert for Homocea, babies medicine 1894
Homocea touches the spot in croup and all similar ailments Available from Hooper, Chemist, King William Street, London. 1894

Witches Preparing Sabbath ca 1610 Engraving Sheet
Artokoloro

Krishna Accepts Offering Hunchbacked Woman Trivakra
Artokoloro

Ointment syringe, circa 1810 C017 / 3547
Early nineteenth century ointment syringe with ebony case. This syringe is English and was made around the year 1810 from ivory and glass

Pewter syringe, 19th century C017 / 3544
Nineteenth century pewter syringe for administering ointment. This syringe is English and dates from around 1820

Advertisement for the doctor James Hallett
Undated advertisement for the " doctor" James Hallett, " the original curer of all diseases", listing all the diseases and ailments he is able to cure by herbs and ointments

Soldiers tabloid first aid pack
Medical equipment in a handy portable case made for soldiers, war correspondents, airmen and explorers. The kit contains Kola compound that supresses hunger and thirst

Caxton / Queens Pawn
PAWN - the pawn that stands before the Queen represents a physician and apothecary

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Ointments have a rich history dating back to the Roman period, where small jars were used to store these precious remedies. These lacrymatory vessels made of clear blown glass were not only functional but also beautiful pieces of art. In Street Life in London, captured by J. , we catch a glimpse of a street doctor offering his ointments to those in need. Moving forward in time, an intriguing black and white photograph from 1899 showcases the Vitrine at Officina Profumo Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella in Florence, Italy. Amongst the array of products displayed is a small jar for ointments, reminding us of their importance throughout history. Roman Art brings us another example from Spain - a small jar with an elegant neck made from clear blown glass. This artifact found within Necr tells tales of ancient healing practices and the significance placed on ointments during that era. Advertisements have always played a role in promoting medicinal products, and Homocea's baby medicine advert from 1894 highlights the use even for infants' well-being. Religious depictions often feature scenes involving ointment usage as well. A coloured engraving portraying Jesus' life shows him being anointed with fragrant oils, emphasizing their symbolic value beyond mere physical healing. Ancient civilizations like Benacci utilized unique vessels called askos for storing ointments. Dating back to the 7th century BC, these containers demonstrate how essential these substances were across different cultures and time periods. Even mystical realms recognize the power of ointments; witches preparing for their Sabbath rituals depicted in ca 1610 engravings are seen using various concoctions including potent salves and unguents. In Hindu mythology too, Krishna accepts offerings from a hunchbacked woman named Trivakra which includes valuable herbal ointments among other gifts showcasing its universal appeal throughout diverse traditions.