Purified Collection

Meeting Simeon
Joseph and Mary go to Jerusalem to be purified, and show the baby Jesus to Simeon, who exclaims Now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace !

An engraving depicting various views of a rubber stopper for hermetically sealing sterilised bottles together with a
5311324 An engraving depicting various views of a rubber stopper for hermetically sealing sterilised bottles together with a kettle for sterilising

The purification of vessels for Passover
3330062 The purification of vessels for Passover; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the purification of vessels for Passover. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Advertisement for Holloway's Pills
5310159 Advertisement for Holloway's Pills; (add.info.: Advertisement for Holloway's Pills, which claimed to purify blood and correct disorders of the liver, stomach, kidneys, and bowels)

The Silent Highway-Man (engraving)
960710 The Silent Highway-Man (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Silent Highway-Man. Cartoon from Punch)

Elishas Spring, Jericho, West Bank
Elishas Spring (also known as Ain es Sultan, the Sultans Spring), Jericho, West Bank. According to biblical legend (2 Kings, 2), the prophet Elisha healed or purified the waters. Date: 1920s

Queen Mary ocean liner: Purified air; safe deposits
An unrivalled system of air-conditioning for the main public rooms on board the Queen Mary ocean liner; And the unique provision of safe deposits for the valuables of passagers. Date: 1936

Ernst Boris Chain (1906-1979), German-born British biochemist. Chain, with Howard Florey, purified penicillin. He shared the 1945 Nobel prize for physiology or medicine with Florey

Steel plates for copper electrorefining C018 / 2349
Copper production. Steel plates being loaded into an electrolytic cell at a refinery. These are cathode plates, steel sheets onto which pure copper is deposited by electrolysis

Steel plates for copper electrorefining C018 / 2350
Copper production. Steel plates being loaded into an electrolytic cell at a refinery. These are cathode plates, steel sheets onto which pure copper is deposited by electrolysis

Copper plates at a refinery C018 / 2348
Copper production. Stacks of copper plates at a refinery. These are cathode plates, steel sheets onto which pure copper has deposited by electrolysis

Gold mining, Russia C013 / 5387
Gold mining. Worker holding gold mined in the Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, Russia

Synthetic red blood cells, artwork
Synthetic red blood cells. Computer artwork showing the stages in the production of haemoglobin-based oxygen carriers (HBOCs), or synthetic red blood cells (erythrocytes)

Mary is Purified
After giving birth to Jesus, Mary goes to the temple to be ritually purified

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"Discovering the Essence of Purity: From Meeting Simeon to Pharmaceutical Water Purification Process" In the early 1900s, an intriguing advert for Gossage Soap in a local newspaper caught my attention. It hinted at the concept of purity and its significance in our lives. Little did I know that this would be just the beginning of my journey into exploring various aspects of purification. As I delved deeper, I stumbled upon fascinating information about common sugar cane, Saccharum officinarum. This humble plant has been used for centuries to extract pure sweetness from nature's bounty. One particular engraving titled "The Silent Highway-Man" captured my imagination. It depicted a mysterious figure purifying his intentions amidst darkness, reminding me that purity can manifest even in unexpected places. Elisha's Spring in Jericho, West Bank became another stop on my quest for purity. The crystal-clear waters flowing from this ancient spring symbolized not only physical cleanliness but also spiritual rejuvenation. Onboard the majestic Queen Mary ocean liner, purified air and safe deposits were promised to passengers seeking comfort and security during their voyage across vast oceans. These amenities highlighted society's growing desire for all things pure and pristine. My research led me to Ernst Boris Chain, a remarkable German-born British biochemist who dedicated his life to unraveling the secrets behind purification processes alongside Howard Florey. Their groundbreaking work revolutionized medicine by developing antibiotics that saved countless lives worldwide. Steel plates used in copper electrorefining further exemplified how purification techniques extend beyond personal hygiene or medicinal advancements. These plates played a crucial role in refining copper ores with precision and efficiency. Meanwhile, gold mining operations in Russia showcased how precious metals are meticulously extracted from raw materials through rigorous purification methods. The pursuit of perfection is evident even within these industrial processes. Finally, I explored the pharmaceutical industry's water purification process – an intricate system designed to ensure utmost cleanliness and safety when producing life-saving medications.