Hashish Collection

HASHISH & ASSASSINS
THE OLD MAN OF THE MOUNTAIN drugs his corps of assassins with hashish, which inspires them with dreams of the houris they will find when they die and go to Heaven... Date: 13th century

Family: Man smoking a hookah and girl doing Yoga, c. 1850 (w / c on paper)
STC444669 Family: Man smoking a hookah and girl doing Yoga, c.1850 (w/c on paper) by Indian School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Indian, out of copyright

Ms Fr 2810 f. 17, Hassan i Sabbah leading the initiations at Alamut giving his followers
BAL125110 Ms Fr 2810 f.17, Hassan i Sabbah leading the initiations at Alamut giving his followers drugged wine, from the Livres des Merveilles du Monde

The Artist, c. 1830 (litho) (b / w photo)
CHT163802 The Artist, c.1830 (litho) (b/w photo) by Gavarni, Paul (1804-66); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Rajah of Mundi and Ministers, Trans-Sutlej States, from The People of India
STC439740 Rajah of Mundi and Ministers, Trans-Sutlej States, from The People of India, by J. Forbes Watson, published 1868 (albumen print) by English Photographer

Hookah Burdar, or Huka Bearer, from The Hindus, or the Description of their Manners
STC439661 Hookah Burdar, or Huka Bearer, from The Hindus, or the Description of their Manners, Costumes and Ceremonies, c.1808-12 (coloured etching) by Solvyns

Indian woman in her finery, with guests and servants, from Costume dei
STC439530 Indian woman in her finery, with guests and servants, from Costume dei... by Giulio Ferrario, c.1820s-30s (colour engraving) by Solvyns

The Nights of Mr. Baudelaire (1821-67) (litho) (b / w photo)
CHT199766 The Nights of Mr. Baudelaire (1821-67) (litho) (b/w photo) by Durandeau, (fl.1867); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Family: Man smoking a hookah and girl doing Yoga, c1850. Creator: Indian School (19th Century)
Family: Man smoking a hookah and girl doing Yoga, c.1850 (w/c on paper)

The Beauty Spot, by Arthur Anderson, from the French of P-L Flers, with music by J W Tate. First produced at the Theatre Royal, Manchester, November 1917, then at the Gaiety Theatre, London

The tea merchant (w / c on paper)
XIR391483 The tea merchant (w/c on paper) by Persian School, (18th century); Bernisches Historisches Museum, Bern, Switzerland; (add.info.: Le marchand de the; ); Persian, out of copyright

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Hashish, also known as Indian hemp, marijuana, or ganja, is a substance derived from the Cannabis sativa plant. Its history is intertwined with tales of assassins and exotic cultures. In the 19th century, hashish gained popularity in various forms of art. One such artwork titled "The Cup of Coffee" depicts two women enjoying their coffee while indulging in smoking hubble-bubble pipes. A black African woman slave stands nearby, adding an element of intrigue to this scene from Stamboul. Published in 1865 as a colorful lithograph, it captures the allure and mystique surrounding hashish consumption. "The Dream of the Believer, " painted around 1870, portrays a captivating vision brought forth by hashish's influence on one's imagination. The oil-on-canvas masterpiece invites viewers into a world where dreams come alive under its spell. In another piece called "Family, " created circa 1850 using watercolors on paper, we witness a man engrossed in smoking his hookah while a young girl practices yoga nearby. This juxtaposition highlights different aspects of relaxation and spirituality associated with they use during that era. Historical manuscripts like Ms Fr 2810 f. 17 depict Hassan i Sabbah leading initiations at Alamut while offering his followers hashish-infused experiences. These rituals were believed to unlock hidden realms within oneself through altered states induced by consuming this potent substance. A renowned painting from 1887 showcases individuals gathered together as avid hashish smokers immersed in their shared experience captured on canvas with vibrant oils. It serves as evidence that communal enjoyment was an integral part of consuming cannabis during that time period. Scientific illustrations like those found in Joseph Roques' Phytographie Medicale (1772-1850) document Cannabis Sativa plants used for medicinal purposes throughout history—a testament to the diverse applications and cultural significance attached to this versatile plant species.