Purifying Collection

Punch / Corn Law / Coventgdn
CORN LAWS Purifying Covent Garden Theatre

Residfiner at an oil refinery
Oil refinery. This is the residfiner area, where crude oil products are processed to remove any impurities, such as sulphur

Oil refinery worker
MODEL RELEASED. Oil refinery worker checking the feed pre-heater in the hydrofining area of an oil refinery. The hydrofining area is where crude oil products are processed to remove impurities such

An engraving depicting various views of a rubber stopper for hermetically sealing sterilised bottles together with a
5311324 An engraving depicting various views of a rubber stopper for hermetically sealing sterilised bottles together with a kettle for sterilising

Mithras Tauroktonos, 2nd century bc (marble)
3618534 Mithras Tauroktonos, 2nd century bc (marble); (add.info.: Mithras Tauroktonos. Roman sculpture group. White marble (93 x 96 x 35 cm). The god of the Sun. Second half of 2nd century AC

The purification of vessels for Passover
3330062 The purification of vessels for Passover; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the purification of vessels for Passover. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Gas works for lighting a town or large district. 1: Collapsing gas holder. 2: Retort House
530393 Gas works for lighting a town or large district. 1: Collapsing gas holder. 2: Retort House. 3: Purifying House with lime machine. 4: Director's Office

Oil-springs at Tarr Farm, Oil Creek, Venango County, Pennsylvania, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Oil-springs at Tarr Farm, Oil Creek, Venango County, Pennsylvania, 1862. Engraving of Woodford and Phillips's Spouting Wells from a photograph by Alexander S. Macrae, petroleum oilbroker

The International Exhibition: Spencer's patent magnetic purifying-filter, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: Spencer's patent magnetic purifying-filter, 1862. This filter has secured for its inventor, Mr

Evacuation of France by the Germans, purifying the Streets of Verdun by Fire (engraving)
1048985 Evacuation of France by the Germans, purifying the Streets of Verdun by Fire (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Evacuation of France by the Germans)

Purifying the Arc d Etoile, March 1871 (engraving)
958847 Purifying the Arc d Etoile, March 1871 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Purifying the Arc d Etoile, March 1871)

Ms Gen 1496 Plate XLI Aldobrandini Wedding, 1674 (w / c on paper)
GUL232063 Ms Gen 1496 Plate XLI Aldobrandini Wedding, 1674 (w/c on paper) by Bartoli, Pietro Santi (1635-1700); Glasgow University Library, Scotland; eUniversity of Glasgow Library; Italian

2 Kings 5 14 The cleansing of Naaman, from the Nuremberg Bible
STC67522 2 Kings 5 14 The cleansing of Naaman, from the Nuremberg Bible (Biblia Sacra Germanaica) (coloured woodcut) by German School

Window depicting the Purification (stained glass)
PC344938 Window depicting the Purification (stained glass) by English School, (15th century); Church of St. Peter & St. Paul, East Harling, Norfolk, UK; (add.info.: Norwich School; ); English

The Porter-Clark Process for Purifying and Softening Water (engraving)
2774062 The Porter-Clark Process for Purifying and Softening Water (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Aldobrandini Wedding, after a Roman Fresco (engraving) (b / w print)
XIR196779 The Aldobrandini Wedding, after a Roman Fresco (engraving) (b/w print) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Sacrifice and purification of a bull, and a sailing ritual, from the Tomb of Menna
XIR19819 Sacrifice and purification of a bull, and a sailing ritual, from the Tomb of Menna, New Kingdom (wall painting) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); Valley of the Nobles, Thebes

The Plague in India, Fighting the Epidemic in Bombay (b / w photo)
1042537 The Plague in India, Fighting the Epidemic in Bombay (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Plague in India)

The Aldobrandini Wedding, 27 BC-14 AD (fresco)
XIR133984 The Aldobrandini Wedding, 27 BC-14 AD (fresco) by Roman; Biblioteca Apostolica Vaticana, Vatican City; (add.info.: during the reign of Augustus; ); out of copyright

Libation Dish Depicting Ka-Arms Presenting an Ankh-Sign (greywacke)
3472278 Libation Dish Depicting Ka-Arms Presenting an Ankh-Sign (greywacke) by Egyptian 1st Dynasty (c.3100-2890 BC); 14.5 wide cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Advertisement for Moffats Vegetable Life Pills and Phoenix Bitters, c
PNP383888 Advertisement for Moffats Vegetable Life Pills and Phoenix Bitters, c.1860 (print) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Purify the blood)

Caricature of Maximilien de Robespierre (1758-94), 1793 (colour litho)
CHT224185 Caricature of Maximilien de Robespierre (1758-94), 1793 (colour litho) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Elishas Spring, Jericho, West Bank
Elishas Spring (also known as Ain es Sultan, the Sultans Spring), Jericho, West Bank. According to biblical legend (2 Kings, 2), the prophet Elisha healed or purified the waters. Date: 1920s

Purification of the Blessed Virgin - Luke 2. circa 1688

Purifying river water for British troops, Western Front, WW1
Purifying river water for the consumption of British troops on the Western Front in France during World War One. Poisons are removed, the water is sterilised and is held in a canvas cistern

Advertisement for Sanitas disinfectant, WW1
Wartime advertisement for Sanitas disinfectant, by appointment to King George V -- don t use German disinfectants. Sanitas Fluid for washing wounds, purifying the air of sick rooms, etc

The Cleansing of the Temple (fresco) (detail)
XIR386043 The Cleansing of the Temple (fresco) (detail) by French School, (12th century); Eglise de Saint-Sylvain, Chalivoy-Milon

Lustral, 1891 (tempera on canvas)
XIR216626 Lustral, 1891 (tempera on canvas) by Ranson, Paul (1863-1909); 35.5x24.3 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Calvinists destroying statues in the Catholic Churches, 1566 (engraving)
XJF105369 Calvinists destroying statues in the Catholic Churches, 1566 (engraving) by Flemish School, (16th century); Private Collection; Flemish, out of copyright

Recovery of gold from amalgum. 7) chamois leather bag for separating amalgum from excess mercury. 6) Operator with wooden pestel and mortar for purifying mercury with salt

Biological sample preparation machine C016 / 9695
MODEL RELEASED. Biological sample preparation machine. This machine is used to purify nucleic acids and proteins from biological samples before further analysis

Biological sample preparation machine C016 / 9696
MODEL RELEASED. Biological sample preparation machine. This machine is used to purify nucleic acids and proteins from biological samples before further analysis

Genetic analysis, DNA isolation C019 / 0259
Genetic analysis. Automated nucleic acid purification machine being used to purify and isolate DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) from blood samples. This is an Autopure LS machine from the Qiagen company

Genetic analysis, DNA isolation C019 / 0264
MODEL RELEASED. Genetic analysis. Analyst using a nucleic acid purification machine to purify and isolate DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) from blood samples

Genetic analysis, DNA isolation C019 / 0261
MODEL RELEASED. Genetic analysis. Analyst using a nucleic acid purification machine to purify and isolate DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) from blood samples

Genetic analysis, DNA isolation C019 / 0266
Genetic analysis of blood. Automated nucleic acid purification machine being used to purify and isolate DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) from blood samples

Genetic analysis, DNA isolation C019 / 0267
Genetic analysis of blood. Automated nucleic acid purification machine being used to purify and isolate DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) from blood samples

Genetic analysis, DNA isolation C019 / 0265
MODEL RELEASED. Genetic analysis. Analyst using a nucleic acid purification machine to purify and isolate DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) from blood samples

Genetic analysis, DNA isolation C019 / 0262
MODEL RELEASED. Genetic analysis. Analyst using a nucleic acid purification machine to purify and isolate DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) from blood samples

Vacuum crystallisers at potash factory C015 / 5868
Potash production. A worker walks between two vacuum crystallisation tower at a plant producing potash. These are used to crystallise a solution of potash to remove impurities

Purification system in a vodka factory C018 / 2323
Vodka manufacture. View of part of the purification system in a bottling plant at a vodka factory. Photographed in Moscow, Russia

Clean room ventilation apparatus. Ventilation pipes being used to maintain and circulate clean air in a clean room facility

Hydrofiner at an oil refinery
Oil refinery. This is the hydrofining area, where crude oil products are processed to remove any impurities, such as sulphur

Ozone machine for water supplies. Worker checking equipment in a water pumping station room with an ozone machine (centre)

Sewage treatment plant. Aerial photograph of aeration tanks at a sewage works. This stage is used to treat sewage after most of the solid waste (sludge) has been removed in settlement tanks

Water filters, 19th century
Water filters. These simple filters are based on the siphon principle, using gravity and siphon suction to draw water through the filters and down into the flasks below

Distillation apparatus, 18th century. Artwork of the alambic equipment developed by the French chemist Jean-Antoine Chaptal (1756-1832) in 1780

Distillation apparatus, 19th century cutaway artwork. This is the system developed by the French distiller Isaac Berard circa 1805

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"Purifying: From Ancient Rituals to Modern Innovations" In a world filled with impurities, the concept has transcended time and taken various forms. From the bustling streets of Covent Garden to the oil refineries where residfiners work tirelessly, purification has been an ever-present theme. Centuries ago, in the midst of political turmoil, a punch was served at Corn Law meetings as a symbol of unity and resistance. But beyond its refreshing taste, it carried a deeper meaning - purifying their cause for justice. An advertisement for Enos Fruit Salt caught people's attention during those times. Promising to cleanse one's body from within, it offered relief amidst the chaos that surrounded them. History witnessed moments when entire cities sought purification through fire. The evacuation of France by German forces left behind scorched streets in Verdun - an engraving capturing both destruction and renewal; purifying what once stood proud. Even architectural marvels were not spared from this quest for purity. In March 1871, Parisians embarked on cleansing the Arc d'Etoile - erasing any remnants deemed unworthy by their standards; an engraving immortalizing this transformative act. Art too played its part in depicting purification rituals throughout history. Ms Gen 1496 Plate XLI Aldobrandini Wedding showcased water being used as a symbol of cleansing during matrimonial celebrations in 17th century Rome; water washing away past sins and rejuvenating love anew. Religious texts also recount tales of purification like that found in 2 Kings 5:14 - Naaman's miraculous healing through immersion in sacred waters; reminding us that spiritual purity can be achieved through faith and humility. Stained glass windows adorned churches with scenes depicting purification ceremonies - light filtering through vibrant hues as believers sought solace within these sanctuaries; finding redemption amidst stained souls. Advancements brought forth innovations like The Porter-Clark Process for Purifying and Softening Water.