Sexually Collection

Communal bath. Woodcut from JJ Hugel Von heilsamen Badern des Teutschelands ..., Mullhause, c1559
527304 Communal bath. Woodcut from JJ Hugel Von heilsamen Badern des Teutschelands ..., Mullhause, c1559. Mixed public baths were a feature of city life

Syphilis in the UK population, 1920s projection slide

The Syphilis organism, 1920s projection slide

Syphilis treatment in the US Navy, 1920s projection slide

Syphilis treatment, 1920s projection slide

How syphilis is passed on, 1920s projection slide

Syphilis and pregnancy, 1920s projection slide

Symptom of Syphilis, 1920s projection slide

Venereal Disease, 1920s projection slide

Colony of Micrococcus Gonorrhoea, 1906 (litho)
3501903 Colony of Micrococcus Gonorrhoea, 1906 (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bacteria constitute a large domain of prokaryotic microorganisms)

Colony of Micrococcus Gonorrhoea found in the Urethra, 1906 (litho)
3501900 Colony of Micrococcus Gonorrhoea found in the Urethra, 1906 (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

You must conceal nothing from me (colour litho)
3642830 You must conceal nothing from me (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: You must conceal nothing from me)

Coming down (colour litho)
2795423 Coming down (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coming down. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Adam, I must have a new dress (colour litho)
2815847 Adam, I must have a new dress (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Adam, I must have a new dress)

Venus or Standing Nude or Nude Medici; Venus (Nu debout, nu medicis), 1917 (oil on canvas)
1769051 Venus or Standing Nude or Nude Medici; Venus (Nu debout, nu medicis), 1917 (oil on canvas) by Modigliani, Amedeo (1884-1920); 99.5x84.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2804939 Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Metivet, Lucien (1863-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Le Rire, 30 December 1899.); © Look and Learn

Illustration of Syphilis, 1496 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF275642 Illustration of Syphilis, 1496 (engraving) (b/w photo) by DAorer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); Private Collection; (add.info.: The fugitive sheet of Theodorious Ulsenius)

One of the G hirls (colour litho)
3641735 One of the G hirls (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: One of the G hirls. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Hi! why don t you show her your staff? (colour litho)
2815837 Hi! why don t you show her your staff? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hi! why don t you show her your staff)

Accidents caracteristiques de la syphilis a la periode secondaire (colour litho)
5210429 Accidents caracteristiques de la syphilis a la periode secondaire (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Wife Catches Husband Sexually Assaulting Assault
Wife catches husband sexually assaulting house maid. After a mid-19th century work by J.H. Morrien

WW2 Poster -- Your Release can be delayed with VD
Your Release can be delayed with VD! Colour lithograph, British Army anti-venereal disease medical information poster, after 2nd Lieutenant Stacey Hopper

Philippe Rcord (1799-1889) French venereologist. Described by Oliver Wendell Holmes as the Voltaire of pelvic literature.. Cartoon by Andre Gill for La Lune, Paris, 10 October 1867

Daniel Turner (1667-1741) English physician and surgeon. A pioneer in the field of dermatology. Engraving by George Vertue for the frontispiece of Turners Syphilis (London, 1737)

St Dionysius (Denis) praying to the Virgin and Child for help to overcome the curse of Syphilis. Early woodcut from flysheet published Regensberg

Aggregating anemone (Anthopleura elegantissima). This species of sea anemone is also known as clonal anemone and can be found on rocky, tide swept shores

The Nest, Salvation Army Childrens Home, London
Inmates in the garden of The Nest, a home for sexually abused girls, opened by the Salvation Army in 1901 at Upper Clapton, north east London

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"Unveiling the Dark Shadows: A Glimpse into the Sexual Health Crisis of the 1920s" Step back in time to an era when sexually transmitted infections cast a menacing shadow over society. Through haunting projection slides from the 1920s, we delve into a world plagued by syphilis and gonorrhea, where ignorance and stigma reigned supreme. The first slide reveals shocking statistics about syphilis in the UK population during this tumultuous period. As whispers spread through hushed conversations, fear gripped communities as they grappled with this silent epidemic. Next, our attention turns to a captivating image showcasing the treacherous Syphilis organism itself. Its microscopic form belies its devastating impact on countless lives. This visual representation serves as a chilling reminder of how easily it can infiltrate unsuspecting individuals. Moving forward, we explore treatment methods employed by the US Navy during these troubled times. The slide depicts medical interventions that aimed to combat this insidious disease within military ranks – an effort fraught with both hope and despair. Another slide sheds light on general syphilis treatment approaches prevalent at that time. From mercury-based remedies to primitive surgical procedures, medical practitioners battled against all odds to find effective solutions for those afflicted by this relentless infection. One particularly poignant slide highlights how syphilis is passed on – a stark reminder of its contagious nature and potential for widespread devastation if left unchecked. It serves as an urgent call for education and preventative measures within society. Syphilis's connection with pregnancy takes center stage in another compelling projection slide. Expectant mothers faced heart-wrenching dilemmas as they confronted difficult choices amidst mounting risks posed by untreated infections - their unborn children hanging precariously in the balance. Symptoms of syphilis are vividly illustrated in yet another haunting image projected onto screens across lecture halls or classrooms nationwide during that era. These visible manifestations served as warning signs, urging individuals to seek medical attention and confront the harsh reality of their condition.