Scalp Collection

Superficial arteries and veins of the face and scalp

American Indians scalping
American Indian holding up the scalp of a died man, that he has just been in combat with. Date: Circa 1870s

Robbing and Scalping
Native American women rob and scalp a U. S. cavalryman Date: 1876

Head and neck muscles, 1831 artwork
Head and neck muscles. Lateral view of the deep muscles of the head and neck. This anatomical artwork is plate 96 from volume 2 (1831) of Traite complet de l anatomie de l homme (1831-1854)

Head and chest arteries, 1825 artwork
Head and chest arteries. Superficial arteries (red) of the chest, neck and head, which are visible when the skin and muscle fascia are removed

Brain Salad, caricature of Victor Hugo (1802-85) from the front cover of
CHT172465 Brain Salad, caricature of Victor Hugo (1802-85) from the front cover of Le Grelot, June 1871 (colour litho) by Bertall, Charles Albert d Arnoux (1820-82); Musee de la Ville de Paris

Scalp and skin diseases
5855397 Scalp and skin diseases; (add.info.: Scalp diseases Porrigo crustacea and P. furfuracea, and skin diseases Ecthyma vulgaris and E)

Warrior's Scalp Head-Dress-Cowichan, 1912. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Warrior's Scalp Head-Dress-Cowichan, 1912

Scalp-Shirts, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Scalp-Shirts, c1908. Two long sleeved buckskin shirts attached to background for display

Diseases of the Skin - Plate 4. Crusted or Honeycomb Ringworm, Alopecia (hair-loss), Ringworm of the scalp, spotted rose rash, running scab - eczema and Nettle rash. Date: circa 1880s

Iroquois Warrior. 1810 (engraving)
6437751 Iroquois Warrior. 1810 (engraving) by Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, Jacques (1757-1810); Private Collection; (add.info.: Geography. Canada. Iroquois warrior scalping his opponent)

Indian Scalping the Dead Enemy, 1867 (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT202637 Indian Scalping the Dead Enemy, 1867 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Janet, Ange-Louis (Janet-Lange) (1815-72) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

A scene on the frontiers as practiced by the humane British and their worthy allies, c. 1813 (hand-coloured etching)
AQS331995 A scene on the frontiers as practiced by the humane British and their worthy allies, c.1813 (hand-coloured etching) by American School

Scalping (oil on canvas)
BCC11222 Scalping (oil on canvas) by Rindisbacher, Peter (1806-34); West Point Military Academy, USA; American, out of copyright

Native American holding up the scalp of his enemy (engraving)
977783 Native American holding up the scalp of his enemy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Native American holding up the scalp of his enemy)

Ireland: The Scalp, Near Enniskerry, County Wicklow (coloured photo)
7182358 Ireland: The Scalp, Near Enniskerry, County Wicklow (coloured photo) by Irish Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Scalp, Near Enniskerry, County Wicklow)

The Scalp Lock, Modeled 1898, cast after 1916. Creator: Frederic Remington
The Scalp Lock, Modeled 1898, cast after 1916

A Scene on the Frontiers as Practised by the Humane British and their Worthy Allies, pub
1144625 A Scene on the Frontiers as Practised by the Humane British and their Worthy Allies, pub. 1812 (hand coloured engraving) by Charles

ms 2510 Delousing Session, from a medical treatise (vellum)
CHT206213 ms 2510 Delousing Session, from a medical treatise (vellum) by French School, (14th century); Bibliotheque de L Arsenal, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

The Scalp, 1912 (oil on canvas)
1767768 The Scalp, 1912 (oil on canvas) by Schreyvogel, Charles (1861-1912); 50.8x40.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Scalp. Charles Schreyvogel (1861-1912). Oil on canvas. Painted in 1912

Girl brushing her long blonde hair; Edwards Harlene for the Hair (chromolitho)
5995757 Girl brushing her long blonde hair; Edwards Harlene for the Hair (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Samurai Takezaki delivers the heads of two Mongol invaders to Adachi Morinume during
CHT349893 Samurai Takezaki delivers the heads of two Mongol invaders to Adachi Morinume during the Mongolian invasion of Japan in 1274, illustration from Kokka magazine

Some Diseases Common to School-Children (colour photo)
3633311 Some Diseases Common to School-Children (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Some Diseases Common to School-Children)

The Modoc War (engraving)
1105367 The Modoc War (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Modoc War. Illustration for The Illustrated London News)

The arteries of the face and scalp (engraving)
3634192 The arteries of the face and scalp (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The arteries of the face and scalp)

Iroquois Warrior, 1787 (colour litho)
PNP245690 Iroquois Warrior, 1787 (colour litho) by American School, (18th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Scalping and decorative use of scalps (w / c on paper)
PNP245659 Scalping and decorative use of scalps (w/c on paper) by Catlin, George (1796-1872); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

American Indian holding up a scalp (chromolitho)
2817100 American Indian holding up a scalp (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: American Indian holding up a scalp)

Iroquois warrior scalping his enemy - in "Encyclopedia of travels"
LSE4081896 Iroquois warrior scalping his enemy - in " Encyclopedia of travels" by Grasset St Sauveur, Paris, 1796 by Grasset de Saint-Sauveur

American cartoon deploring the British for rewarding scalp-taking Indian allies (litho)
PNP325928 American cartoon deploring the British for rewarding scalp-taking Indian allies (litho) by American School, (18th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; American

A Scalp (engraving)
965384 A Scalp (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Scalp. Illustration for Conquests of the Cross)

Indian scalping his dead enemy (engraving)
966767 Indian scalping his dead enemy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indian scalping his dead enemy)

Illustration from The Tomahawk magazine, 1867 (colour litho)
3648144 Illustration from The Tomahawk magazine, 1867 (colour litho) by Morgan, Matthew " Matt" Somerville (1839-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for The Tomahawk)

Indien scalpant un ennemi tue (engraving)
3635676 Indien scalpant un ennemi tue (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indien scalpant un ennemi tue)

A mans mind magnified (colour litho)
3641762 A mans mind magnified (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A mans mind magnified. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Charity of Saint Isabel of Hungary, after Murillo (oil on canvas)
829402 The Charity of Saint Isabel of Hungary, after Murillo (oil on canvas) by Grande, Francisco Augustin y (1753-1800); 330x244 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Conditions of Ireland (engraving)
1096634 Conditions of Ireland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Conditions of Ireland)

Gentlemens hairdressers in the Kings Road, Brighton, East Sussex. November 1953. D6667

The Scalper Scalped - Pawnees and Cheyennes, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
The Scalper Scalped - Pawnees and Cheyennes, 1861/1869. At the mouth of River Platte. 1832

Scalp Dance - Sioux, 1861. Creator: George Catlin
Scalp Dance - Sioux, 1861. Warriors perform a scalp dance to report on the explouts of war

Death Whoop, 1868. Artist: Seth Eastman
Death Whoop, 1868. A Native American takes a scalp

Tattooing - Side or Centre parting Sir?
Tattooing - " Side or Centre parting Sir?" ! Date: circa 1920s

Cradle cap
MODEL RELEASED. Cradle cap. Newborn infant suffering from cradle cap (crusta lactea). Thick yellow scales are seen in patches around the infants scalp

A Scene on the Frontiers as Practiced by the Humane British and Their Worthy Allies! After a work c. 1812 by WIlliam Charles, a Scottish born engraver and immigrant to the United States

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"Exploring the Multifaceted World of Scalp: From History to Anatomy and Art" Delving into the depths of history, one cannot ignore the haunting image of American Indians scalping their enemies, a practice that evokes both fear and fascination. Moving on from this macabre past, we find ourselves in the realm of medicine, where knowledge about superficial arteries and veins of the face and scalp helps us understand our own bodies better. Art has always been a medium for expression, even when it comes to caricatures like Brain Salad depicting Victor Hugo with a touch of humor. But not all depictions are light-hearted; some reveal darker aspects such as robbing and scalping - reminders of humanity's capacity for cruelty. Intriguingly intricate artwork from 1831 showcases head and neck muscles in meticulous detail, offering insight into our physicality. Similarly captivating is an 1825 artwork illustrating head and chest arteries, reminding us how interconnected our body systems truly are. The complexity continues with another artistic portrayal from 1831 showcasing face and neck muscles - a testament to human anatomy's intricacies. Stepping away from art but still within science, we encounter an intriguing depiction featuring EEG electrodes on the head - highlighting advancements in medical technology throughout history. Shifting gears once again, we explore dermatology through "Diseases of the Skin - Plate 4, " shedding light on various conditions affecting this vital organ covering our scalp. Tattooing takes center stage next as we ponder whether to opt for a side or center parting while adorning our hair with inked designs - blending tradition with personal style choices. Lastly, historical illustrations bring forth poignant moments like "The Savages Let Loose, " capturing the cruel fate suffered by loyalists in 1783 through Indian scalping during times fraught with conflict. From ancient practices rooted in violence to scientific discoveries unraveling human physiology's mysteries, the scalp reveals itself as a captivating subject worthy of exploration in various realms.