Morphine Collection

Diamorphine hydrochloride C018 / 1170
Vials of diamorphine hydrochloride, an injectable drug used in pain relief, typically for late stages of terminal care

Restless Nights, from Puck, n.d. Creator: Joseph Keppler
Restless Nights, from Puck, n.d

Advert, T & H Smith Limited, Edinburgh and Glasgow
Advert for T & H Smith Limited, Morphine and Codeine manufacturers, Edinburgh and Glasgow, Scotland. 1905

Adverts, T & H Smith Limited, John Beggs Scotch Whisky
Adverts for T & H Smith Limited, manufacturers of morphine and codeine, Edinburgh, London and Glasgow, and John Beggs Scotch Whisky, Royal Lochnagar Distillery, Scotland. 1905

Les Morphinees (The Morphine takers), Early 1880s
Les Morphine es (The Morphine takers), Early 1880s. Private Collection

Morphinist (Detail), 1894. Found in the Collection of Museu Cau Ferrat

Movie poster The Morphine Takers. Private Collection

Morphiamania, 1891. Artist: Henri Meyer
Morphiamania, 1891. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 21st February 1891

Duchess of Albany with Charles Edward
Princess Helena of Waldeck-Pyrmont, Duchess of Albany with her son, Prince Charles Edward of Albany (1884-1954). Charlie was born posthumously

Francois Magendie, French physiologist
Francois Magendie (1783-1855), French physiologist. Magendie graduated in medicine at Paris in 1808. In 1809, he described his experiments on plant-derived poisons

Codeine drug molecule. Atoms are represented as spheres and are colour-coded: carbon (black), hydrogen (white), nitrogen (blue) and oxygen (red)

Morphine molecule
Morphine. Computer model of a molecule of morphine (C17.H19.N.O3). The atoms (tubes) of this drug are colour-coded: carbon (purple), oxygen (red), hydrogen (grey) and nitrogen (yellow)

French Mental Patients
Three of Voisins patients at the Salpetriere, Paris, cured with morphine - Mme Bau.. before and after treatment; Mme Fal.. in a state; Mme Gog... before / after

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"Morphine: Unveiling the Dark Side of Opium Poppy" Dried opium poppies have long been associated with the production of morphine, a powerful painkiller derived from these captivating flowers. The drug molecule, diamorphine hydrochloride C018/1170, has brought both relief and addiction to countless individuals throughout history. In an intriguing black and white photograph, we witness a man smoking from Haschish in Aden, Yemen. This image serves as a haunting reminder of the allure and dangers that substances like they are hold. Traveling back in time through an engraving depicting an opium den in China, we glimpse into the shadowy underworld where this potent drug once thrived. Lithographs portraying a cocaine addict further highlight the devastating consequences that substance abuse can inflict on individuals. Contrasting this darkness is a handcoloured stipple copperplate engraving showcasing the beauty of the opium poppy itself - its vibrant flower, delicate leaf, and seedpod. Illustrated by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin from Chaumeton's work, it captures nature's artistry intertwined with mankind's fascination for mind-altering substances. A vivid lithograph from early 20th century displays another facet of addiction - capturing a drug addict injecting herself with morphine. The colors used emphasize both her vulnerability and society's struggle to comprehend and address such afflictions. An advertisement by T & H Smith Limited based in Edinburgh and Glasgow reminds us that even reputable companies were involved in distributing products related to opiates like morphine. It sheds light on how deeply entrenched these drugs were within society during certain periods. The opium poppy itself takes center stage once more - be it Papaver somniferum or its variations such as horned or white opium poppies. These images serve as reminders that behind their alluring appearance lies immense power capable of healing or destroying lives depending on its usage.