Swab Collection

HMS Victory - 2
HMS Victory, Portsmouth, England. A sailor scrubs the main deck. First published The Daily Telegraph Date: circa 1990

French Artillery - 8
An artilleryman of the foot artillery of the French Garde Royale turns the handle of his ecouvillon to swab the barrel of his Gribeauval cannon

Illustration for The Book of Pirates (colour litho)
6028618 Illustration for The Book of Pirates (colour litho) by Reid, Stephen (1873-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: " I wouldn t be shipmates with such an unsociable swab as you)

A Sunday at Home with the Household Cavalry (engraving)
1046167 A Sunday at Home with the Household Cavalry (engraving) by Fripp, Charles Edwin (1854-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Sunday at Home with the Household Cavalry)

Sailors swab the decks after refuelling their ship
Sailors, many in bare feet, clean the decks after coal has been put into the hold. Coal was known by the sailors as black diamonds

Cleaning the Deck
The crew of the Citta di Milano, the support ship for Nobiles expedition, swab the deck Date: 1928

Fine blend of swab tea discovered after breakfast - WWI
Pen & Ink - A drawing of Fine blend of swab tea discovered after breakfast and study of three heads of soldiers. On reverse, Pen & Ink drawing - six head and shoulder studies. 21017 Private P. J

St Sebastian, martyred (oil on canvas)
XIR386438 St Sebastian, martyred (oil on canvas) by Ribot, Auguste Theodule (1823-91); 97x130 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; (add.info.: Saint Sebastien, martyr; died c.288 AD; ); French

Genetics research, conceptual image F008 / 2093
Genetics research, conceptual image

Collecting forensic evidence
MODEL RELEASED. Collecting forensic evidence. Forensic scientist at the scene of a crime taking a DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) sample from knife

Used surgical swabs C017 / 8546
Used surgical swabs

Sailor binding a swab, sitting on a rope, WW1
A British sailor binding a swab, and keeping a rope tight by sitting on it, during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Herpetologist swabbing belly of Neotropical Frog (Pristimantis sp. ) to collect samples of mucus
Herpetologist swabbing belly of Neotropical Frog (Pristimantis sp.) to collect samples of mucus and skin to investigate presence of Chytrid (Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis) killer fungus

Bacterial research

Throat swab. General practice nurse taking a throat swab from a female patient. The swab will be sent to a laboratory in order to test for the presence of bacteria, fungi or viruses

Forensic science
MODEL RELEASED. Forensic science. Forensic scientist taking a DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) sample from a screwdriver

Genetic testing. DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) swab sitting on genetic test results

Used surgical swab, SEM
Used surgical swab, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Red blood cells (erythrocytes, red) and fibrin (purple) are stuck to the fibres of the swab

Pelican throat swab
Great White Pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus) undergoes a throat swab before being released back back to nature. This will allow researchers to better understand the the birds health concerns

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"Swab: From Naval Decks to Crime Scenes, the Versatile Tool" HMS Victory - A symbol of naval power and history, sailors on board the legendary ship diligently swabbed its decks to maintain cleanliness and order. French Artillery - Amidst the chaos of battlefields, soldiers relied on swabs to clean their cannons and ensure optimal firing accuracy. Illustration for The Book of Pirates (colour litho) - In tales of adventure on the high seas, pirates were often depicted using swabs to keep their ships tidy while searching for treasure. A Sunday at Home with the Household Cavalry (engraving) - Even during peaceful times, cavalry units took pride in maintaining pristine stables by employing swabs as part of their daily cleaning routine. Sailors swabbing the decks after refueling their ship - After replenishing supplies at sea, diligent sailors would meticulously clean every inch of their vessel using trusty swabs. Cleaning the Deck - Whether it was a warship or a merchant vessel, crew members knew that regular deck cleaning with a reliable swab was crucial for safety and efficiency at sea. Fine blend tea discovered after breakfast – WWI: Amidst wartime rationing efforts during World War I, an unexpected discovery led to a delightful brew known as "swab tea, " offering solace amidst adversity. St Sebastian martyred (oil on canvas) – Just like this iconic painting depicts St Sebastian enduring trials with resilience; forensic experts rely on DNA-swabs as vital evidence in solving crimes today. Genetics research conceptual image F008 / 2093- Swabs have become invaluable tools in genetics research allowing scientists to collect DNA samples efficiently for groundbreaking discoveries about our genetic makeup Forensic evidence- In modern crime investigations, meticulous collection techniques such as DNA-swabbing provide crucial forensic evidence that helps bring justice to the victims and solve complex cases.