Narcotic Collection

Portrait of Samuel Hahnemann, 19th century (watercolour press)
7272459 Portrait of Samuel Hahnemann, 19th century (watercolour press); (add.info.: Samuel Hahnemann father of homeopathy (1755-1843) in a 19th century watercolor press.); Fototeca Gilardi

Quinine bark tree, Cinchona officinalis 1, and jalap, Ipomoea purga 2, showing leaf, flower, and bark
FLO4574067 Quinine bark tree, Cinchona officinalis 1, and jalap, Ipomoea purga 2, showing leaf, flower, and bark. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Bertuch's " Bilderbuch fur

Victorian Botanical Illustration of Red Corn Poppy
Extremely Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Victorian Engraved Botanical Illustration of the Hand Colored Red Corn Poppy from The American Flora

Red Poppy and Corn Poppy Victorian Botanical Illustration
Extremely Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Victorian Engraved Botanical Illustration of the Hand Colored Red Poppy and Corn Poppy from The American Flora

Cigarette with smoke and a skull, smoking kills, symbolic image of death from smoking, Germany

The Mandrake (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT213059 The Mandrake (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (18th century); Ordre National des Pharmaciens, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Mandrake, from a treaty by Dioscorides (AD 40-c. 90) (vellum)
CHT199750 Mandrake, from a treaty by Dioscorides (AD 40-c.90) (vellum) by French School, (14th century); Bibliotheque de L Arsenal, Paris

Ayahuasca or yaje, Prestonia quinquangularis (Haemadictyon nutans var. maxima an sp. nova). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens

Nova 2644 fol. 40r Mandrake, from Tacuinum Sanitatis (vellum)
ALI187158 Nova 2644 fol.40r Mandrake, from Tacuinum Sanitatis (vellum) by Italian School, (14th century); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna

Malavakusika Raga... from a Dispersed Ragmala Series (Garland of Musical Modes), early 17th cent
Malavakusika Raga: Page from a Dispersed Ragmala Series (Garland of Musical Modes), early 17th century

Illustration of Amanita muscaria (Fly agaric) a poisonous, psychoactive basidiomycete fungus with red and white spotted cap and white stem

Woman smoking a cigarette, silhouette

Effects of ecstasy on brain function. Computer artwork representing the effects of MDMA (3, 4-methylenedioxy-N-methylamphetamine), or ecstasy, on the nerves (centre) and synapses (nerve junctions)

Qat stems
Qat. Stems of the Ethiopian Qat or Khat plant (Catha edulis). The stems have been wrapped in banana leaves to preserve their freshness

HARRY ANSLINGER (1892-1975). First Commissioner of the Federal Bureau of Narcotics. Photograph, 1934

NYC: AIRPORT, 1971. Signs at the line for customs and security at John F. Kennedy Airport in Queens, New York. Photograph by Warren K. Leffler, June 1971

NARCOTICS, c1920. Destroying seized illegal narcotics at the Bureau of Investigation, c1920

Hypnos Sending Jupiter and Juno to Sleep (oil on panel)
XIR212548 Hypnos Sending Jupiter and Juno to Sleep (oil on panel) by Beschey, Balthasar (1708-76); 25x20 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen, France; Flemish, out of copyright

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"Narcotic: A Journey Through the World of Mind-Altering Substances" Step into a world where dried opium poppies whisper secrets of euphoria and pain relief. These delicate flowers hold the power to transport us to realms unknown. In the 1940s, a captivating American movie poster for "Cocaine: The Thrill That Kills" enticed audiences with its allure. It depicted a time when this potent stimulant ruled hearts and minds, leaving trails of destruction in its wake. Qat stems, cherished by many cultures for their stimulating effects, offer an escape from reality, and are symbols of social bonding and relaxation, connecting communities through shared experiences. The white opium poppy stands tall among its counterparts - Papaver somniferum - beckoning with promises of tranquility and sedation. Its milky sap has been harvested for centuries to alleviate suffering or induce dreams that dance on the edge of consciousness. Indian hemp takes center stage as marijuana, hashish or ganja - Cannabis sativa - igniting debates about legality and medicinal potential. This versatile plant has captivated humanity since ancient times, offering both solace and inspiration. Victorian botanical illustrations capture the essence of red corn poppies in intricate detail; these vibrant blooms symbolize remembrance amidst fields stained crimson by war's relentless grip. Journeying further back in time reveals Malay Opium-smokers immersing themselves in Borneo's mystique during 1875. Their rituals intertwine with nature's bounty as they seek solace within smoke-filled dens. The opium poppy emerges once more as Papaver somniferum unveils its enchantment through petals kissed by moonlight. Legends speak of mandrakes' mystical properties; their roots said to possess powers beyond comprehension captured forever in engravings frozen in time.