Laboratory Coat Collection

Frederic Joliot and Irene Joliot-Curie, French scientists, 1935. Joliot (1900-1958) became assistant to Marie Curie in 1925

Army, U.S. Army Medical School; Typhoid Vaccine, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Army, U.S
Army, U.S. Army Medical School; Typhoid Vaccine, 1917

Woman doctor in hospital
One People, Adults Only, One Woman Only, One Mature Woman Only, Mature Adult, Indoors, Day, Colour, Photography, Square, Portrait, Caucasian Appearance, Front View, Head And Shoulders

Laboratory worker at the research laboratory at the C & NW RRs 40th Street yard, Chicago, 1942. Creator: Jack Delano
Laboratory worker at the research laboratory at the C & NW RRs [i.e. Chicago and North Western railroad s] 40th Street yard, examining paint samples used on freight cars and coaches of the railroad

The test bakery at Spillers Foods, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire 1962. As producers of flour for a large proportion of the nations commercial bakeries

Visitors at the Spillers Foods mill, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, 1962. During a conducted tour of Spillers new Mill in Gainsborough

Technicians working at the Park Gate Iron & Steel Co, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1966. Technicians from the British Oxygen Company using vibration testing equipment

Production line control room, Spillers Animal Foods, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, 1962. A controller checking a punch card which instructs him to made an adjustment to the food mix

Local dignitaries during an open day at Spillers foods in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, 1962
Local dignitaries during an open day at Spillers Foods in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, 9th October 1962. The dignitaries have the opportunity to inspect the production lines

During an open day at Spillers foods in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, 1962. Artist
Local dignitaries during an open day at Spillers Foods in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, 9th October 1962. The dignitaries have the opportunity to inspect the production lines

Industrial refrigeration plant after installation at a foundry, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1963

Vacuum absorbtion chamber, Edgar Allen Steel Co, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1962. A technician with a vacuum absorbtion chamber, which is used in the production of tungsten carbide

Lab tachnician using a table top test furnace, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1962. Artist
Lab tachnician using a table top test furnace, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1962. A technician at work in the laboratory at the Edgar Allen Steel Co

A lab tachnician with a Reichter Microscope at a steelworks, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1962. A lab tachnician checks the quality of tungsten carbide with at the Edgar Allen Steel Co

Lab technician at a steelworks in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1963. Laboratories were essential for checking the quality of the raw materials

Lab technician with a slide rule, Edgar Allens steel foundry, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1962. Before the invention of cheap electronic calculators, slide rules had to be used to work out formulae

Laboratory, Edgar Allen Steel foundry, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1962. Both raw materials and the finished products had to be tested to ensure the quality that Sheffield steel was known for

Laboratory facility at Spillers Animal Foods, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, 1960. Artist
Laboratory facility at Spillers Animal Foods, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, 1960. The Laboratory and testing facility at Spillers at Gainsborough where the company developed new animal feed products

Technicians at work in Clays TV repair in shop, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, February 1959

Vibration sensing for the steel industry by BOC, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1966. Two Technicians from the British Oxygen Company using vibration sensing equipment inside a steel plant in Rotherham

Alexander Fleming, Scottish bacteriologist, c1930s. Fleming (1881-1955) discovered the first antibiotic drug, penicillin, in 1928

Research worker with microscope (testing the structure of an aluminium alloy), 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Research worker with microscope (testing the structure of an aluminium alloy), 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

The electric furnace, 1890-1910. French advertising for Liebig Extract of Meat

Thomas Edison, American inventor, in his laboratory, Menlo Park, New Jersey, USA, 1870s (1920s)
Thomas Alva Edison, American inventor, in his laboratory at Menlo Park, New Jersey, USA, working on the perfection of the incandescent light bulb, 1870s (1920s)

Oswald Theodore Avery, Canadian-born American bacteriologist and molecular biologist. Pictured at work in a laboratory examining a Petri dish of culture

Cartoon of doctor looking through microscope, and large beam of light

Illustration of woman wearing laboratory coat and cap

Illustration of scientist working in a laboratory

Illustration of doctor pointing at x-ray of pelvis and spine

Bacteriological laboratory, France, 1890s. Chromolithograph c1900

Research against Bilharzia
Progress in the fight against Bilharzia (shicstosoma) a parasitic trematode which spends one period of its lifecycle in water - snails and another in man

Veterinary surgeon using stethoscope to listen to breathing cat sitting on table

Physician assistant, walking down a hospital corridor

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In 1935, French scientists Frederic Joliot and Irene Joliot-Curie donned their laboratory coats as they made groundbreaking discoveries in the field of nuclear physics. Their dedication to scientific research paved the way for future advancements. Fast forward to 1942, where a woman doctor confidently wears her laboratory coat while attending to patients in a bustling hospital. Her coat symbolizes her expertise and commitment to providing quality healthcare. Meanwhile, at the research laboratory at the C & NW RRs 40th Street yard in Chicago, a diligent laboratory worker is seen wearing his coat during experiments in 1942. His meticulous work contributes to advancements in various fields. Across borders, German scientists engage in laboratory research work while clad in their coats. In Germany, circa 1936, these researchers push boundaries and expand our understanding of science. Moving on to Spillers Foods' test bakery located in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire during 1962 - technicians proudly wear their white coats as they perfect recipes that will delight taste buds around the world. Visitors marvel at their precision and innovation during an open day at Spillers Foods mill. Not limited solely to food production, technicians working at Park Gate Iron & Steel Co. , Rotherham showcase their expertise by wearing lab coats while ensuring quality control standards are met within the steel industry during South Yorkshire's industrial boom of 1966. The production line control room at Spillers Animal Foods also sees dedicated individuals sporting lab coats as they oversee operations with utmost precision. Their attention ensures that every product leaving the facility meets stringent quality requirements set by Gainsborough's renowned animal food manufacturer during its peak year of operation -1962. During an open day event held by Spillers foods that same year, local dignitaries proudly wear lab coats as they witness firsthand how this company has become synonymous with excellence and innovation within its industry. The event showcases not only cutting-edge technology but also the dedication of those who wear these coats.