Compress Collection

Alabama - Cotton Compress at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama - The Cotton Compress. Birmingham was founded on June 1, 1871, by cotton gin promoters who sold lots near the planned crossing of the Alabama & Chattanooga

Screws for compression of blood vessels by Jean Louis Petite, tourniquet device and double band to adjust it
FLO4611834 Screws for compression of blood vessels by Jean Louis Petite, tourniquet device and double band to adjust it, chamois skin compress

Displacement and compression of a woman's internal organs by the wearing of a corset (coloured engraving)
8655757 Displacement and compression of a woman's internal organs by the wearing of a corset (coloured engraving) by French School

18th century sutures, tourniquet, syringe and bandages
18th century sutures 1, 2, tourniquet 3, Dominique Anels fine-pointed syringe 4, siphon 5, injection tubes 6-9, 18-sheet bandage for complex fractures 10 and graded compress 11

18th century surgeon Jean Louis Petits screw-type
18th century surgeon Jean Louis Petits screw tourniquet for compressing blood vessels: tourniquet device 1, double band to adjust the tourniquet 2, compress in chamois leather 3 and ball bearing 4

Bandages, wrappings and compresses (colour litho)
3097096 Bandages, wrappings and compresses (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bandages, wrappings and compresses)

European Cup Final Celtic v Feyenoord. Billy McNeill having treatment to his head by the Celtic trainer at the end of the match, after losing 2 - 1 in Milan. 6th May 1970 watscan - - 01/03/2010 - -

Letterpress C in Vise

Whale hunting vessel and factory by G. H. Davis
Floating whale factories: ships which reduce their prey to oil and by-products on the spot. A whale-hunting factory and its catcher vessels at work in the Antarctic

African-American women and children sorting cotton at the Atlantic Cotton Compress Company in Pensacola, Florida, USA. Date: 1900s

Illustration of a pack of frozen peas being wrapped in a towel to use as a cold compress

TOBACCO, 18TH CENTURY. Two workers turning a press to compress snuff tobacco into molds. Copper engraving from L Encyclopedie of Denis Diderot, 18th century

TOBACCO, 18TH CENTURY. Tobacco is drawn off a reel and wound around a bobbin into a tight roll to be compressed and aged. Copper engraving from L Encyclopedie of Denis Diderot, 18th century

SORTING COTTON, c1905. African American women and girls sorting cotton at the Atlantic Cotton Compress Company in Pensacola, Florida. Photograph, c1905

Picture No. 10871990
Ice Pack / Cold Compress Date:

Picture No. 10871989
Ice Pack / Cold Compress Date:

Picture No. 10871991
Ice Pack / Cold Compress Date:

Ingredients of herbal compresses including camphor, basil and lemongrass, used to alleviate muscular pain, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Book Binder 1827
A book binder using a vice to compress his books. Other books are in a large press behind him and pots of glue and tools are at his feet

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"Compress: From Cotton to Cold Relief" Journey back in time to Alabama's bustling cotton industry with the iconic Cotton Compress at Birmingham. Explore the historical significance of whale hunting vessels and factories captured by G. H. Davis, showcasing the power of compression in economic activities. Delve into the medical advancements of the 18th century, where sutures, tourniquets, syringes, and bandages were crucial compressive tools for saving lives. Discover Jean Louis Petit's innovative screw-type compress used by surgeons during intricate procedures centuries ago. Vibrant lithographs depict a wide array of bandages, wrappings, and compresses that have aided healing throughout history. Uncover the untold stories of African-American women and children who played a vital role in sorting cotton—a process involving compression techniques. Relive an intense moment from European Cup Final as Celtic's Billy McNeill receives urgent treatment on his head—highlighting how compression is essential even in sports injuries. Witness the craftsmanship involved in letterpress printing with a captivating image displaying "C" being compressed within a vise-like apparatus. Marvel at antique medical tools like sutures, tourniquets, syringes, and bandages once again—reminders of how far we've come in healthcare practices today. Learn practical tips for using cold compresses through an illustration demonstrating how frozen peas can be wrapped in a towel—an age-old remedy for soothing pain.