Syphilis Collection (page 3)

Marriage a la Mode: The Toilette, 1743. Oil on canvas. William Hogarth (1697-1764) English painter
Marriage a la Mode: The Toilette, 1743. Oil on canvas.William Hogarth (1697-1764) English painter and printmaker. Countess entertaining in her bedroom

Daniel Turner (1667-1741) English physician and surgeon. A pioneer in the field of dermatology. Engraving by George Vertue for the frontispiece of Turners Syphilis (London, 1737)

St Dionysius (Denis) praying to the Virgin and Child for help to overcome the curse of Syphilis. Early woodcut from flysheet published Regensberg

Bermuda Grass (Cynodon dactylon), Colored engraving
Herbal, 18th century. Johann Wilhelm Weinmann (1683-1741), Phytanthoza Iconographia, 1737-1745. Plate: Gramen - Bermuda Grass (Cynodon dactylon). Engraving

Syphilis bacteria, artwork C016 / 8956
Syphilis bacteria. Computer artwork of the spirochaete bacteria Treponema pallidum, which cause syphilis. Syphilis is usually sexually transmitted

Syphilis bacterium, TEM C016 / 9461
Syphilis bacteria. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a Treponema pallidum spirochaete bacterium. T. pallidum is the bacteria that is responsible for the sexually transmitted infection syphilis

Syphilis bacterium, TEM C016 / 9462
Syphilis bacteria. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a Treponema pallidum spirochaete bacterium. T. pallidum is the bacteria that is responsible for the sexually transmitted infection known

Venereal disease poster (1943) C016 / 7429
Venereal disease poster published in 1943 by the US government. The poster warns soldiers during the Second World War against unsafe sex

Venereal disease poster (1940) C016 / 7428
Venereal disease poster published in 1940 by the US Public Health Service. The poster warns men during the Second World War against unsafe sex

Venereal disease poster C016 / 7427
Venereal disease poster published by the US government during the Second World War warning against unsafe sex

Venereal disease poster, 1940s C016 / 7425
Venereal disease poster issued by the Canadian government during the Second World War

Venereal disease poster, 1940s C016 / 7424
Venereal disease poster issued by the Canadian government during the Second World War

Venereal disease poster (1946) C016 / 7417
Venereal disease poster (1946) issued by the United States government warning navy personnel against unprotected sex. The sign reading Pro is thought to refer to prophylactics

Venereal disease poster (1918-1920) C016 / 7411
Venereal disease poster published between 1918 - 1920 issued by the US government. The poster is aimed at soldiers returning from the First World War

Venereal disease poster (1942) C016 / 7396
Venereal disease poster published in 1942 by the US government. The poster warns soldiers during the Second World War against unsafe sex

Venereal disease poster (c1918) C016 / 7412
Venereal disease poster published around 1918 issued by the Committee on Public Information, a US government agency tasked with creating information and propaganda during the First World War

Venereal disease poster (c1940) C016 / 2845
Venereal disease poster published around 1940 by the US government. The poster warns soldiers against unsafe sex. Axis refers to the alliance of nations, Japan, Italy and Germany

Spanish soldier being treated for syphilis (a. k. a. Naples disease ), which first broke out in Spain among sailors
SYPHILIS, 17th CENTURY. Spanish soldier being treated for syphilis (a.k.a. Naples disease ), which first broke out in Spain among sailors returning from Christopher Columbus first voyage to America

The Syphilitic. Woodcut, 1496, by Albrecht Durer
DURER: SYPHILITIC, 1496. The Syphilitic. Woodcut, 1496, by Albrecht Durer

Fumigating a ward of syphilis patients with mercury vapors. Title page of a German medical pamphlet, Leipzig, Germany
SYPHILIS, 1689. Fumigating a ward of syphilis patients with mercury vapors. Title page of a German medical pamphlet, Leipzig, Germany, 1689

American patent medicine advertisement, mid 1890s, for a product that is claimed to cure syphilis
SYPHILIS CURE, 1890s. American patent medicine advertisement, mid 1890s, for a product that is claimed to cure syphilis

Native Americans of Florida tending their sick by trepanning (at left), to remove diseased blood
NATIVE AMERICANS: DISEASE. Native Americans of Florida tending their sick by trepanning (at left), to remove diseased blood, and fumigation (at right)

A doctor inspects the urine sample of a female patient with syphilis while his colleague applies a salve to a
MEDIEVAL SYPHILIS, 1497. A doctor inspects the urine sample of a female patient with syphilis while his colleague applies a salve to a similarly-infected male patient. Woodcut, 1497

The Syphilitic. Detail of a woodcut, 1496, by Albrecht D├╝rer
DURER: SYPHILITIC, 1496. The Syphilitic. Detail of a woodcut, 1496, by Albrecht D├╝rer

Works Progress Administration anti-syphilis poster, c1940, for New York Department of Corrections
VENEREAL DISEASE POSTER. Works Progress Administration anti-syphilis poster, c1940, for New York Department of Corrections

SYPHILIS, 17th CENTURY. Spanish soldier being treated for syphilis (a. k. a)
SYPHILIS, 17th CENTURY. Spanish soldier being treated for syphilis (a.k.a. Naples disease ), which first broke out in Spain among sailors returning from Christopher Columbus first voyage to America

Syphilis may cause heart trouble, blindness, deafness, mental disorders Have your blood tested. Poster promoting blood tests for syphilis. Date between 1936 and 1941

Syphilis - Examination results are confidential... Poster showing a stethoscope, a hand holding a pen, and a padlock. Date between 1936 and 1940

Congenital syphilis is preventable If syphilitic mothers will take adequate treatment during the last five months of pregnancy : New York State Department of Health

Syphilis... six out of ten cured because they did not wait
Syphilis.... six out of ten cured because they did not wait too long. Poster promoting early treatment for syphilis, showing cured and sick men. Date between 1936 and 1941

The Work Projects Administration is cooperating in the national campaign to stamp out syphilis! Please let us have your help!. Poster encouraging cooperation in eradicating syphilis

Protect our youth Join the crusade to stamp out syphilis : Be examined now by your doctor or at a Department of Health clinic. Poster for treatment of syphilis showing a knight standing on a serpent

Face the facts and help to control syphilis Reported cases 100, 000 under 19 yrs. of age... 13, 000 between 11 and 15. Poster presenting information about syphilis. Date between 1936 and 1941

The great crippler - syphilis. Poster warning of the dangers to children from syphilis, showing a young girl standing with a crutch. Date 1936 or 1937

Don t gamble with syphilis - Consult health authorities. Poster showing a man rolling dice. Date between 1936 and 1940

Know the risks involved Syphilis is acquired and transmitted largely by youth : Youth should receive special attention : Consult a reputable physician. Poster encouraging examinations for syphilis

Syphilis Menace to industry : Dont sic lose your pay. Poster showing a man directing a ladle of molten metal as it is being poured. Date between 1936 and 1940

Prevent syphilis in marriage. Poster for the New York State Department of Health encouraging couples to take action to prevent syphilis in marriage. Date between 1936 and 1940

Their health depends on you Destroy syphilis. Poster promoting eradication of syphilis, showing children playing and reading. Date between 1941 and 1943

Stamp out syphilis Every baby is entitled to be born healthy : Blood test & examination should be made before marriage by your doctor or Bureau of Social Hygiene Clinic, 51 Stuyvesant Place

Vision can be saved 50% of babies born with syphilis have impaired eyesight : Consult a reputable physician. Poster encouraging examinations for syphilis. Date 1936 or 1937

Your blood is bad means you have syphilis You can give it to others through sexual intercourse and in other ways : You must keep up treatments for at least six months to one year following infection

Sexually transmitted infections, artwork
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Conceptual computer artwork of STIs represented by interlocking gender symbols. The Mars symbol (arrow, left) is male, while the Venus symbol (cross)

Durers Syphilitic, 1495-1496. Albrecht Durer (1471-1528) was a German artist. His skillful use of perspective and mathematical proportions made him one of the outstanding artistic figures of

Zabolotny and colleagues, Kiev, 1929
Danylo Zabolotny (1866-1929, right, seated), Soviet epidemiologist, with his colleagues at the the Microbiology and Epidemiology Institute, Kiev, Ukraine

Philippe Ricord, French surgeon
Philippe Ricord (1800-1889), French surgeon and venerologist. Ricord was born in Baltimore, USA, to French parents. He studied medicine in Philadelphia before travelling to France in 1820

Jean Fournier, French dermatologist
Jean Alfred Fournier (1832-1914), French dermatologist. Fournier studied medicine in Paris and worked at the Hopital du Midi, the Hotel-Dieu and the Hopital Saint Louis

Paul Ehrlich, German immunologist

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In 1883, the world was introduced to a devastating disease known as syphilis. This poster by artist Ramon Casas serves as a reminder of the impact this illness had on society. Today, we urge everyone to take action and get tested for syphilis. The microscopic image of the syphilis bacterium under a TEM microscope highlights the importance of early detection. By finding syphilis help and getting blood tests, we can prevent its spread and protect ourselves. Looking back at historical data from the 1920s in the UK population, projection slides reveal alarming statistics about syphilis prevalence, and is crucial that we learn from history and work towards eradicating this disease. Treatment methods have evolved over time, as shown in projection slides depicting how syphilis was treated in the US Navy during the same era. These advancements give hope that with proper medical care, individuals can overcome this infection. Understanding how syphilis is passed on is vital for prevention efforts. Projection slides illustrate various modes of transmission, emphasizing safe practices such as practicing protected sex and avoiding sharing needles. One particularly concerning aspect highlighted by another slide is how syphilis affects pregnancy. Expectant mothers must be aware of potential risks to their unborn child and seek appropriate medical attention to safeguard both themselves and their babies. Recognizing symptoms plays a significant role in early diagnosis. The 1920s projection slide showcases common signs like skin lesions or rashes associated with tertiary period syphilis symptoms on different parts of the body. Prompt recognition allows for timely treatment intervention. Syphilis has left an indelible mark throughout history; however, through education, awareness campaigns like these can empower individuals to take control of their health. Let us unite against this disease by spreading knowledge and encouraging regular testing - together we can combat it effectively.