Impure Collection

Cut agates. Assortment of cut and polished agates. Agate is a variety of quartz (silicon oxide). The colours are produced by impurities in the mineral

An incubator nursery
Nurses attending to sick babies kept alive in a ward of incubators. The incubators pictured are from a design by Paul Altmann and distributed by Messrs Coney and Schenkhein

Allegory of Love Conquering Lust (oil on canvas)
1254388 Allegory of Love Conquering Lust (oil on canvas) by Garzi, Luigi (1638-1721); 75.7x62.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Details of reservoir construction (litho)
6013586 Details of reservoir construction (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Details of reservoir construction)

Unclean Land Birds- Judaism
Engraving of unclean (non - kosher) land birds. The concept of impure or unclean animals, plays a prominent role in Jewish law that specifies which foods are allowed (kosher)

Unclean Water Birds - Judaism
Engraving of unclean or non - kosher water birds. In Judaism, the concept of impure or unclean animals, plays a prominent role in Jewish law that specifies which foods are allowed (kosher)

Unclean Animals Judaism
In Judaism, the concept of impure or unclean animals, plays a prominent role in Jewish law that specifies which foods are allowed (kosher) and which are forbidden to eat

Enraged woman, about to throw a crucifix (coloured engraving)
730201 Enraged woman, about to throw a crucifix (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Enraged woman)

Impurity (colour litho)
3095579 Impurity (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Impurity. L impurete. Illustration for Grand Album d Images en Couleurs for l Explication du)

Balloon descent at Gonesse, France
The first trial hydrogen balloon which ascended from the Champ de Mars, and descended in the village of Gonesse, north east of Paris

An incubator designed by Paul Altmann and distributed by Messrs Coney and Schenkhein. The machine was automatic with the temperature maintained by a thermostat

Producing salt by evaporating natural brine by pouring it into a pit of burning charcoal. A rather impure product resulted. From Agricola De re metallica, Basel, 1556. Woodcut

Ruby and Sapphire cut stones

Bernarr McFadden
BERNARR MCFADDEN - American fitness guru, the father of physical culture, healthy- minded discourager of impure habits. Date: 1868 - 1955

Blue fluorite from Derbyshire, UK

Gardener applying potash fertiliser
Gardener using potash fertiliser on onion plants. Potash is the generic name for several inorganic crystalline plant fertilisers containing potassium (K)

Cut agate
Agate. Slice of the mineral agate, a form of quartz (silicon dioxide), consisting of banded chalcedony. The colours are produced by impurities in the mineral

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"Exploring the Intriguing World of 'Impure'" Cut agates shimmer, revealing nature's impure beauty. Step into an incubator nursery, where life blossoms amidst imperfections. An allegory of love conquering lust: brushstrokes on canvas tell a tale. Unveiling intricate details of reservoir construction through lithographic artistry. Delving into the realm of unclean land birds in Judaism - a fascinating study. Discovering the mystique surrounding unclean water birds in Jewish traditions. Unraveling the enigma behind unclean animals in ancient Judaic practices. Witness an enraged woman, poised to cast away a crucifix - a colored engraving provoking questions about purity and faith. Vibrant hues depict impurity in a captivating color lithograph that challenges perceptions. Reliving history's balloon descent at Gonesse, France - an exhilarating yet imperfect feat captured forever. Peering into the world of an incubator, where miracles unfold amid impurities and imperfections. Producing salt by evaporating natural brine over burning charcoal—a process that transforms impurity into essential seasoning. 13. Exploring the depths of human emotions through "Allegory of Love Conquering Lust, " an oil painting that transcends pure desire. 14. Uncovering hidden secrets within reservoir construction details depicted with meticulous precision in lithographic form. 15. Tracing ancient religious customs, we delve into Judaism's classification of unclean land birds—an intriguing glimpse into cultural purity norms. 16. Discover the spiritual significance attached to unclean water birds according to Jewish tradition—a testament to how purity is defined across different cultures. 17. Explore forbidden realms as we unravel Judaism's categorization of unclean animals—shedding light on what it means to be pure or impure within this belief system. 18.