Latex Collection

Ines Levy in Don Levys Herostratus (1967)

Gutta percha gum plant engraving 1857
A History of the Vegetable Kingdom by Wlliiam Rhind 1855

A visitor wearing a latex outfit and leather corset pauses at the rubber and fetish event Latexpo 2010 in Hamburg late August 21, 2010

Rubber tree, Urceola elastica. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehler's
FLO4992992 Rubber tree, Urceola elastica. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehler's Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany

Willughbeia coriacea (Willoughbya firma). Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph
FLO4992966 Willughbeia coriacea (Willoughbya firma). Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehler's Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany

The rubber, harvest in Brasilia. c.1900 (chromo)
2636225 The rubber, harvest in Brasilia. c.1900 (chromo); Private Collection; (add.info.: Agriculture. The rubber, harvest in Brasilia. Imagerie, France, c.1900.); Photo © CCI.

Machines covering with Gutta Percha the Atlantic Cable Wire, at the Gutta Percha Company's... 1857
Machines covering with Gutta Percha the Atlantic Cable Wire, at the Gutta Percha Company's Works, Wharf-Road, [London], 1857

Tung oil grove near Mossy Head, Florida, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Tung oil grove near Mossy Head, Florida. This is a new development in the cultivation of naval stores for oil. The trees came from China, the nut, when pressed, yields an oil used in paint manufacture

Ona Large Rubber Tree Plantation near Suva, Fiji Island - Hindu Laborer Gathering the Sap or Latex from a Scored Tree, c1930s. From " Tour of the World"

Rubber tree, Urceola elastica. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany, 1887

Willughbeia coriacea (Willoughbya firma). Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany, 1887

The Red Gloves
Petri Damstén

The Reels of Gutta-percha Covered Conducting Wire Conveyed into Tanks at the Works of the Telegraph Construction and Maintenance Company, at Greenwich, 1865-66

Rubber Plant source of latex
Photo of an original Fine Lithograph from the Favourite Flowers of Garden & Greenhouse by Edward Step published in 1897 in London

Rubber, 1. Tapping the Trees, Ceylon, 1928. From Players Cigarettes - Products of the World: A Series of 50 [John Player & Sons, London, 1928]

Buddha Tooth Relic Temple. Golden lanterns lining the ceiling. Singapore
Tam Duc Cardiology Hospital. Operating theater. Cardiac surgery. Surgical instruments. Ho Chi Minh City. Vietnam

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Impala Lily (Adenium multiflorum) Date:

Rubber Tree Forest of Licin, East Java, Java, Indonesia
Rubber tree (Hevea brasiliensis) forest of Licin; East Java, Java, Indonesia

arm, arms raised, back, bald, body, body image, boot, color image, concept, confident
Back and arm muscles of woman

Latex production on a Para Rubber Tree or Sharinga Tree -Hevea brasiliensis- on a rubber plantation, Pulau Langkawi, Sultanat Kedah, Malaysia

Packet design, Elfin Latex Bath Cap - Swim Cap. Keeps hair perfectly clean and dry. circa 1950s

Tapping a Rubber Tree Date: circa 1920s

BRAZIL: LATEX STORE. Group of native Brazilians stand in front of a station where dried latex is sold. Photograph, early 20th century

the cow tree engraving 1898

Congo - Africa - Arrival of India Rubber, transported in specially-designed wicker carriers. In the early 1900s, the Congo Free State was also a significant source of natural rubber latex

Singapore - Tapping a rubber tree. Date: circa 1930

Breadfruit growing on a tree on the Big Island of Hawaii

Breadfruit on a tree on the Big Island of Hawaii

Balata or Bullet Wood Tree being bled for natural latex Katoka Rupununi, Guyana

Brazil, Amazon, Alter Do Chao. Typical souvenir handicraft masks made from latex from local rubber trees and adorned with fish scales, real animal bones and teeth. (Large format sizes available)

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Euphorbia virosa - Succulent plant with a very toxic latex (Euphorbia virosa) Date:

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Namibia - Euphorbia damarana + bushman grass (Stipagrostis sp.). The euphorbia produces a toxic latex and is endemic to the Damaraland. Date:

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Plantation workers carrying latex from rubber tree (Hevea brasiliensis) Date:

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Transvaal Candelabra Euphorbia (Euphorbia cooperi) Date:

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Lebombo Euphorbia (Euphorbia confinalis) Date:

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Impala Lily (Adenium multiflorum) Date:

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Impala Lily (Adenium multiflorum) Date:

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Impala Lily (Adenium multiflorum) Date:

Rubber tree trunk with bowl collecting latex, near Way Kambas N. P. Lampung Province, Sumatra, Greater Sunda Islands
Rubber tree trunk with bowl collecting latex, near Way Kambas N.P. Lampung Province, Sumatra, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, June

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Impala Lily (Adenium multiflorum) Date:

Imitation skin C014 / 0286
Imitation skin. Close-up of the surface of a latex material designed to mimic the look and feel of human skin. The skin is made by SkinBag and is used for fashion clothing and accessories

Scientist loading a centrifuge
MODEL RELEASED. Scientist loading a sample into a centrifuge

Rubber tree plantation
Rubber trees (Hevea brasiliensis) in a plantation. This tree is grown for its milky sap (latex) which is the source of natural rubber. Photographed in Yunnan province, China

Celandine (Chelidonium majus) seeds
Greater celandine (Chelidonium majus) seeds. Close-up of seeds from the Greater celandine (Chelidonium majus) plant, showing elaiosomes (white)

Rubber trees (Hevea brasiliensis)
MODEL RELEASED. Malaysia, man tapping rubber trees (Hevea brasiliensis). It is grown for its milky sap (latex), a source of natural rubber

Euphorbia sp. Euphorbia are succulents, they are adapted for survival in hot, arid conditions. They are covered in a waxy surface to minimise water loss

Greater celandine (Chelidonium majus) in flower. Photographed in May

Greater celandine (Chelidonium majus)
ROG-12412 Greater celandine Chelidonium majus Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

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Ines Levy in Don Levy's Herostratus (1967) explores the enigmatic allure of latex, a material that has captivated artists and scientists alike throughout history. From the Gutta percha gum plant engraving in 1857 to a visitor donning a striking latex outfit and leather corset, the versatility of this substance is undeniable. In Ona Large Rubber Tree Plantation near Suva, Fiji Island, we witness Hindu laborers gathering latex from towering rubber trees – their arms raised with confidence as they contribute to the industry. Latex transcends mere physicality; it embodies concepts such as body image and self-expression. Its association with power is evident in the phrase 'If they stand against You Show them no Mercy, ' reminding us of its symbolic significance. The Urceola elastica or rubber tree stands tall as a source of this precious substance, while Willughbeia coriacea adds another layer to its intriguing story. The Red Gloves evoke mystery and elegance - perhaps an accessory crafted from this remarkable material. Meanwhile, reels of gutta-percha covered conducting wire convey innovation and progress at works dedicated to harnessing its potential. From Ceylon in 1928 to present times, tapping rubber trees remains an essential process for harvesting latex. This practice connects generations across time and highlights humanity's reliance on nature's resources. In exploring these diverse facets through historical references and vivid imagery, we discover how this seemingly humble substance has shaped our world – both physically and symbolically.