Flask Collection (#19)

Bio-organic chemistry lab, France C017 / 7961
Bio-organic chemistry lab. Scientist working in the COBRA Bio-organic chemistry laboratory at the IRCOF (Fine Organic Chemistry Research Institute), University of Rouen, France

Vacuum flask by Dewar, 1892 C016 / 3685
Dewar flask. Variation on an early design of vacuum flask made by James Dewar in 1892. This consists of two glass flasks, one inside the other, that are joined at the top

Vacuum flask by Dewar, 1892 C016 / 3686
Dewar flask. Variation on an early design of vacuum flask made by James Dewar in 1892. This consists of two glass flasks, one inside the other, that are joined at the top

Vacuum flask by Dewar, 1898 C016 / 3671
Dewar flask. An early design of vacuum flask made by James Dewar in 1898. This consists of two glass flasks, one inside the other, that are joined at the top

Faradays gold colloid, 1857
Gold colloid. A sample flask containing a sample of a gold colloid made by Michael Faraday in 1857. A gold colloid is a suspension of microscopic particles of metallic gold in water

17th Century doctor, artwork
17th Century doctor. Engraving by Jean Tardieu of a painting by David Teniers II, entitled Le Medecin empyrique (the empirical doctor)

18th Century alchemist, artwork C013 / 9552
18th Century alchemist. 1745-1786 engraving by Jean-Jacques LeVeau of a painting by Marie-Marc Bilcoq, entitled La Consultation apprehendee

Lord Rayleigh discovering argon, 1894
Lord Rayleigh working with argon, as depicted in a caricature published in the British weekly magazine Vanity Fair in 1899

A vaccination station in Connaught, Ireland. Wood engraving, English, 1880
IRELAND: VACCINATION, 1880. A vaccination station in Connaught, Ireland. Wood engraving, English, 1880

Pseudonym of Romain de Tirtoff, French (Russian-born) artist and designer
ERTÉ (1892-1990). Pseudonym of Romain de Tirtoff, French (Russian-born) artist and designer. Photographed with his Siamese cat in his apartment in the Paris suburb of Boulogne-Billancourt, 1973

CAGNACCI, Guido (1601-1681). Flowers in a Flask. mid. 17th c. Baroque art. Oil on canvas. ITALY. Forl쮠 Civic Pinacotheca

Swedish traditional aquavit schnapps glass filled to the brim with spiced vodka, brannvin. A glass flask plunta with decorative engravings. Sweden

IRELAND: VACCINATION, 1880. A vaccination station in Connaught, Ireland. Wood engraving, English, 1880

CHEMICAL LABORATORY, 1873. Line engraving, American, 1873

YOUNG CHEMISTS. Wood engraving, American, c1840

THERMOS FLASK. Line engraving

ELKINGTON & CO. LTD. 1895. English newspaper advertisement for Elkington & Co. Ltd. housewares, 1895

Pharmaceutical Graduate

Cattle farming, farmer taking frozen bull semen from flask of liquid nitrogen, England, november

Advert for Kodak - faster, truer snaps

Camping Equipment
Camping equipment, comprising of a bed and tent in one, with head support, a comfortable canvas chair, a wash bowl on a stand and a rucksack and water flask - luxury! Date: 1935

Picnic by the seaside
A couple have a picnic by the seaside, using a fishing boat as a shelter from the stiff breeze (possibly!)... Date: circa 1940s

Aromatherapy ingredients

Big bang chemistry, conceptual artwork

Cupping, historical artwork
Cupping. Historical artwork showing the use of suction cups, a form of traditional medicine used to bring bad blood to the surface from internal organs

Diagnosis from urine, 16th century
16th century medicine. A guide to uroscopy, diagnosing a variety of medical conditions from the colour and clarity of the urine

Cosmas and Damian, Christian saints. A winged cherub is holding laurel wreaths over their heads. One of the saints is holding an apothecarys flask

Distillation glassware historical artwork
Distillation vessels. Historical woodcut illustrations showing distillation vessels. At the top is a sinuous vessel with a birds head

Picnic by the roadside
Having a picnic by the roadside - tucking into a thermos of hot tea!

Sketches of Hampstead, London, 1886
Engraving showing a serices of scenes around Hampstead, in London, 1886. The images show (clockwise from top left): Well Walk

The Dog in War
A Canine member of the German Red Cross, seen with two orderlies, equipped for field service with a flask, cup and first-aid case

MEAL TIME
Two women enjoying a meal- whatever is in that box must be very tasty

A group of Tibetans eating at the bazaar at T'Aer Monastery, Qinghai province
A group of Tibetans eating at the bazaar at T' Aer Monastery, Qinghai province, Tibet, China, Asia

Hellenist flask dating from between 200 and 300 AD, New National Museum, Manama, Bahrain, Middle East

Bismarck / Rohling / Page 29
Bismarck offers soldiers a drink from his brandy-flask

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"Unveiling the Timeless Elixir: Exploring the Enigmatic Flask" Step back in time to 1912 with "The Pharmacy" artwork, where a flask takes center stage, symbolizing the essence of alchemy and healing. Journey further into history as a 16th-century woodcut showcases distillation techniques, revealing the ancient art of transforming substances within a flask. Discover London's musical past through William Bull's trade card featuring flasks alongside musical instruments, illustrating their significance in creating harmonious melodies. Delve into tales of love and enchantment as we uncover "The Love Potion, " crafted for Isolde the Fair and King Mark of Cornwall, contained within an ornate flask brimming with mystical allure. Witness a lively coach party enjoying lunch at a traditional pub, where they are passed around to share spirits and merriment among friends. Immerse yourself in humor with The Humorist Easter Number from 1938, where flasks playfully feature amidst comical scenarios that tickle your funny bone. Observe a male pharmacist diligently working with test tubes in his laboratory; his trusty flask serves as an essential vessel for scientific exploration and discovery. Transport yourself to Chaucer's era as Doctor O Physic wields his flask while dispensing wisdom on matters of health and well-being through poetic verses. Marvel at a still life painting from the 17th century showcasing pilgrim flasks alongside candlesticks, porcelain vases, and luscious fruits—a testament to their enduring beauty throughout centuries. Join Kentish cider drinkers reveling in their favorite beverage poured from rustic flasks—celebrating tradition while savoring every sip that embodies local craftsmanship. Indulge in literary escapism accompanied by Edmund Dulac's exquisite illustration from "The Rubaiyat Of Omar Khayyam. " A flask filled with wine becomes an emblematic companion amidst wilderness—an invitation to embrace paradise.