Nicotine Collection

Making Pigtail Tobacco, 1869 (engraving)
1574637 Making Pigtail Tobacco, 1869 (engraving); (add.info.: Machinery for spinning tobacco rolls (pigtail tobacco) in use at Thomas Cope's works, Liverpool, England

Engraving of Old Gentleman, 1875 (engraving)
1574628 Engraving of Old Gentleman, 1875 (engraving); (add.info.: Old gentleman taking a pinch of snuff. Engraving, London, c1875.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Making Pigtail Tobacco, 1841 (wood engraving)
1574636 Making Pigtail Tobacco, 1841 (wood engraving); (add.info.: Making pigtail tobacco: the tobacco leaves are being spun into a long rope)

Engraving of German Politicians, 1883
1574629 Engraving of German Politicians, 1883; (add.info.: German politicians, Conservative left and Skocialist right, taking snuff together. Engraving, New York, 1883.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Virginia tobacco with pink flowers and leaves, Nicotiana tabacum
5856595 Virginia tobacco with pink flowers and leaves, Nicotiana tabacum; (add.info.: Virginia tobacco with pink flowers and leaves, Nicotiana tabacum)

Anti-Smoking, 1868
1574622 Anti-Smoking, 1868; (add.info.: Aunt banning her nephew from smoking in the dining room but is glad to use the smoke from his pipe smoking to kill here insect enemies in the conservatory)

Narcoti-cure, c1895. Creator: William H Bradley
Narcoti-cure, c1895

Clay pipes from Southorns pipeworks, Broseley, Shropshire
A selection of clay pipes found in the workshops of Southorns pipeworks, Broseley, Shropshire - now The Broseley Pipe Museum Date: 1987

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

Tobacco plant, Nicotiana tabacum, Tabac
5324379 Tobacco plant, Nicotiana tabacum, Tabac by Maubert, Louis Joseph Edouard (1806-1879); (add.info.: Tobacco plant, Nicotiana tabacum, Tabac)

Tobacco plant, Nicotiana tabacum, Tabac. Handcoloured steel engraving by Oudet after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A. Dupuis, Fr

Langsdorffs tobacco, Nicotiana langsdorffii. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a drawing by John Curtis for Samuel Curtis continuation of William Curtis Botanical Magazine, London

Professional Gentleman, 1883
1574627 Professional Gentleman, 1883 by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929); (add.info.: Professional gentleman sitting by fireside, taking apinch of snuff)

Tobacco Leaves No. 1, pub. 1851 (hand coloured engraving)
2836291 Tobacco Leaves No. 1, pub. 1851 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Traffic between the lines, 1876 (etching)
497606 Traffic between the lines, 1876 (etching) by Forbes, Edwin Austin (1839-95); 47.9x60.5 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York, USA; (add.info.: Created by Forbes)

Advertisement for Vuelta Abajo Tobacco, pub. 1870 (litho)
1144605 Advertisement for Vuelta Abajo Tobacco, pub. 1870 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Tobacco seen as a consolation for the poor, 1869
1574645 Tobacco seen as a consolation for the poor, 1869 by Du Maurier, George (1834-96); (add.info.: Tobacco seen as a consolation for the poor)

James Moran & Co.s Indian Girl Fine Cut Chewing Tobacco, pub. c. 1874 (oolour litho)
2655354 James Moran & Co.s Indian Girl Fine Cut Chewing Tobacco, pub. c.1874 (oolour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

World War Two. "Eventide in Holland". British Soldiers pause to light their
World War Two. " Eventide in Holland". British Soldiers pause to light their cigarettes in a picturesque setting near Eindhoven. 1st October 1944

Abandoned kiln and buildings at Southorns pipeworks Broseley, Shropshire - now The Broseley Pipe Museum. The kiln which held between 75, 000 and 100, 000 pipes in each firing

Account book and clay pipes found at Southorns pipeworks
Account book and clay pipes found in the workshops of Southorns pipeworks, Broseley, Shropshire - now The Broseley Pipe Museum Date: 1987

Greek Ornament: Bands or borders in dark on light and light on dark colours, pub
Greek Ornament: Bands or borders in dark on light and light on dark colours, plate II from The Practical Decorator and Ornamentalist, published 1892 (colour lithograph)

Tobacco Leaves No. 1, pub. 1851 (hand coloured engraving)

Nicotiana (Tobacco), 1821. Artist: LFJ Hoquart
Nicotiana (Tobacco), 1821. From Phytographie Medicale by Joseph Roques, 1821

Jean Augustin Barral (1819-1884), French agricultural chemist, 1884. Barral was the first to extract nicotine from tobacco leaf

Sancta Nicotina Consolatrix. The Poor Mans Friend, 1869. Artist: George du Maurier
Sancta Nicotina Consolatrix. The Poor Mans Friend, 1869. Tobacco was by this time recognised as a health hazard, but its properties provided some comfort for the very poor

JEAN NICOT French diplomat and scholar who introduced tobacco from Portugal into France

An American Indian smokes a pipe beside a tobacco plant. After an early 18th century print by French engraver Bernard Picart

Russian pipe
illustration of a Russian pipe

Tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum)
Illustration of a Tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum)

Picture No. 11676125
Tobacco Plant Plantation Date:

Picture No. 11676124
Tobacco Plant Plantation Date:

Tobacco Sieving Machine from the Royal Tobacco Factory in Mexico, 1785-87 (coloured
XIR62564 Tobacco Sieving Machine from the Royal Tobacco Factory in Mexico, 1785-87 (coloured engraving) by Spanish School, (18th century); Archivo de Indias, Seville

The Smoaking Age or, The Life and Death of Tobacco, engraved by William Marshall
XJF130987 The Smoaking Age or, The Life and Death of Tobacco, engraved by William Marshall, 1617 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; English

Young woman wearing evening dress smoking cigarette, (B&W), portrait

Jean Augustin Barral (1819-1884) French agricultural chemist: first to extract nicotine from tobacco leaf. Wood engraving Paris 1884

Tobacco shreds

Jean Augustin Barral (1819-1884), French agricultural chemist, meteorologist, physicist and professor. He was the first to extract nicotine from tobacco leaf

Varenicline smoking cessation drug, molecular model. This drug is a partial agonist of the nicotine receptor. Atoms are represented as spheres and are colour-coded: hydrogen (white)

Electronic cigarette and charger C018 / 2884
Electronic cigarette with spare cartridge and refill liquid

Electronic cigarette C013 / 9858
Electronic cigarette. Close-up of a person holding an electronic cigarette. This device is designed as a healthier alternative to real cigarettes as it contains no tar

Cigarettes - Red white and blue packet of Royals Superkings cigarettes with smoking seriously damages health warning UK
MAB-442 Cigarettes - Red white and blue packet of Royals Superkings cigarettes with smoking seriously damages health warning UK Mark Boulton contact details: prints@ardea.com tel

Transdermal drug delivery methods, composite computer artwork. Transdermal devices deliver controlled doses of drugs through the skin directly into the bloodstream. At top is a transdermal patch

Smoking skeleton. Skeleton smoking a cigarette

Smoking skull and crossbones. Skull and crossbones with a lit cigarette in the skulls mouth

Molecule of nicotine, artwork
Artwork of a burning molecule of nicotine to depict the addictive alkaloid drug found in tobacco. The chemical formula is C10.H14.N2

Tobacco flowers, historical artwork
Tobacco flowers (Nicotiana tabacum) in front of a magnified drawing of a leaf from the same plant. This shrub, native to tropical America, produces the toxic substance nicotine

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"Exploring the Rich History of Nicotine: From Clay Pipes to Indian Girl Fine Cut Chewing Tobacco" Step back in time and uncover the fascinating journey of nicotine, a powerful substance that has shaped cultures and industries for centuries. Let's start with the humble clay pipes from Southorns pipeworks, Broseley, Shropshire. These intricate pieces were once used by tobacco enthusiasts to enjoy their favorite blends. The craftsmanship behind these pipes is a testament to the artistry involved in tobacco consumption. Speaking of tobacco, we cannot ignore the iconic tobacco plant itself - Nicotiana tabacum or Tabac. This remarkable plant has been cultivated worldwide for its leaves, which are then processed into various forms like cigarettes and cigars. Its versatility and popularity have made it an integral part of many societies. But did you know there are different species of tobacco plants? One such variety is Langsdorffs tobacco (Nicotiana langsdorffii), known for its unique characteristics and distinct flavor profiles. Exploring these variations adds depth to our understanding of this captivating plant. Traveling through time, we encounter a glimpse into history with "Professional Gentleman" from 1883 – a portrayal showcasing how smoking was perceived as sophisticated during that era. It reflects society's evolving relationship with nicotine over time. Artistic expressions also capture nicotine's allure; "A Pinch of Snuff" immortalizes this act on canvas while "Tobacco Leaves No. 1" presents a hand-colored engraving from 1851 depicting the beauty found within each leaf. The impact extends beyond personal enjoyment; it influenced trade routes as seen in "Traffic between the lines, " an etching from 1876 highlighting commerce driven by this sought-after commodity. Advertisements played a significant role in promoting different types of tobaccos like Vuelta Abajo Tobacco showcased in a lithograph publication from 1870.