Treating Collection

Trepanation, 14th century artwork
Trepanation. 14th century artwork of a doctor using a hammer and scalpel to perform a surgical operation known as trepanation

German Massage Parlour
Greetings from the Massage Parlour ! A young lady in spotty swimwear is treated (rather vigourously I would imagine) by a rather solid-looking Masseuse, who is kneading away at knots

Achilles binding Patroclus wound, as depicted a bowl from the 5th century BC

Calots spinal surgery, 19th century
Calots spinal surgery, 19th-century artwork. This operation is being carried out by the French surgeon Jean-Francois Calot (1861-1944) on a condition known as Potts disease

Rust treatment. Brush being used to apply a rust removing mix of chemicals to a rusty spanner. Many commercial mixes of chemicals are available to remove rust (iron oxide)

Cupping
MODEL RELEASED. Cupping. Cupping, or fire cupping, is a practice derived from Chinese medicine and is used in the treatment of respiratory conditions and musculoskeletal pains

Barber-surgeons, satirical artwork
Barber-surgeons. Satirical artwork depicting barber-surgeons and their patients as monkeys. At bottom, the barber role is being performed, while at top the surgical and medical roles are shown

Cupping
MODEL RELEASED. Cupping. Therapist heating cups on a clients back. Cupping, or fire cupping, is a is a practice derived from Chinese medicine

Medical prescription, satirical artwork
Medical prescription. Satirical artwork titled Of Prescribing Foolishly, showing a patient in bed with a doctor in a fools hat (right) holding aloft a proposed treatment

World War I first-aid station, artwork
World War I first-aid station. Artwork showing stretcher-bearers and wounded soldiers arriving at a first-aid station during the First World War (1914-1918)

Treating foot corns, satirical artwork

Animal magnetism, satirical artwork
Animal magnetism. Satirical artwork depicting a patient and animal magnetism practitioner with animal heads. Animal magnetism was developed by the German physician Franz Mesmer (1734-1815)

Dentistry, satirical artwork
Dentistry. Satirical artwork titled Without Effort, showing a dentist and his assistant removing a patients tooth in a public display area

Barber-Surgeon at Work
A barber-surgeon treating a patient

Eye surgery, conceptual artwork
Eye surgery. Conceptual artwork of a human eye with a windscreen wiper being used to produce clear vision. This represents the correction of conditions such as a cataract (cloudiness of the eyes lens)

Tree surgery. Tree surgeon using a chain saw to trim the branches of a tree

Treating the Spine (3)
Chair designed to correct deformities of the spine, holding neck and body in any desired position

Treating the Spine (1)
Armchair designed to correct deformities of the spine : the patient can get on with her reading while treatment is in progress

Massage treatment, Aix-les-Bains, France (b / w photo)
3094393 Massage treatment, Aix-les-Bains, France (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Massage treatment, Aix-les-Bains, France)

Neckinger Mills tannery
5309979 Neckinger Mills tannery; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Neckinger Mills tannery, Bermondsey. Tanning is the process of treating skins and hides of animals to produce leather)

Bloodletting in the 18th century. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs
1000934 Bloodletting in the 18th century. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection.

Hydrotherapy treatments, c.1902 (engraving)
540819 Hydrotherapy treatments, c.1902 (engraving); (add.info.: Wet packs for treating the the kidney (top) and spine (middle). Bottom: sitz-bath and half-bath

The faith healer "Dr" Newton treating people
5309993 The faith healer "Dr" Newton treating people; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the faith healer "Dr" James Rogers Newton treating people at a meeting in Nottingham)

William Penn (1644-1718) English Quaker colonist, treating with Native Americans on the site of what is now
530236 William Penn (1644-1718) English Quaker colonist, treating with Native Americans on the site of what is now Philadelphia. Woodcut, 1830; Universal History Archive/UIG.

First Aid at Front in France to U.S. soldiers, 1918 or 1919. Creator: Bain News Service
First Aid at Front in France to U.S. soldiers, 1918 or 1919. A doctor with an injured American soldier behind the lines in France, during World War I.

Mon cher je t'assure que je te... 1845. Creator: Honore Daumier
Mon cher je t'assure que je te... 1845. Mon cher je t'assure que je te trouve mauvaise mine ce matin....ce n'est pas en medecin que je te parle

A satyr, a mean, and two fauns, busy pulling out a needle, 1713. Creator: Carl Gustav Klingstedt
A satyr, a mean, and two fauns, busy pulling out a needle, 1713

'La vie en Campagne; Le poste de secours de Souain, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'La vie en Campagne; Le poste de secours de Souain, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1926]

The Military Exhibition revisited - A Field Hospital - The Army medical Department's Exhibit, 1890 Creator: Unknown
'The Military Exhibition revisited - A Field Hospital - The Army medical Department's Exhibit, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42

'A Day with a District Surgeon at Cape Colony, 1891. Creator: Unknown
'A Day with a District Surgeon at Cape Colony, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Woman sitting on a large pot, illustration from The Works of Hippocrates
STC446001 Woman sitting on a large pot, illustration from The Works of Hippocrates, 1934 (colour litho) by Kuhn-Regnier, Joseph (1873-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: la femme)

Gynaecological examination, illustration from The Works of Hippocrates
STC445961 Gynaecological examination, illustration from The Works of Hippocrates, 1934 (colour litho) by Kuhn-Regnier, Joseph (1873-1940); Private Collection; (add.info)

Having an enema, illustration from The Works of Hippocrates
STC445989 Having an enema, illustration from The Works of Hippocrates, 1934 (colour litho) by Kuhn-Regnier, Joseph (1873-1940); Private Collection; (add.info)

An Enema, illustration from The Works of Hippocrates, 1934 (colour litho)
STC445957 An Enema, illustration from The Works of Hippocrates, 1934 (colour litho) by Kuhn-Regnier, Joseph (1873-1940); Private Collection; (add.info)

Scenes at Cardiff Royal Infirmary. 5th March 1968

He bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, c1830s. Creator: GH Adcock
He bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, c1830s. Biblical scene, from Luke 10: 34: And went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast

So the Lord sent a pestilence upon Israel, 1841. Creator: Peter Lightfoot
So the Lord sent a pestilence upon Israel, 1841. Biblical scene, from 2 Samuel 24: 15: So the LORD sent a pestilence upon Israel from the morning even to the time appointed

Sir William Gull (1816 - 1890), studied medicine at St Guy's in London. In 1872 Gull was made a Baronet and became physician to Queen Victoria, treating the Prince of Wales for typhoid

Francisque Crotte treating a patient with tuberculosis using electricity, 1901 (print)
538113 Francisque Crotte treating a patient with tuberculosis using electricity, 1901 (print) by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: From Le Petit Journal, Paris)

Saint Sebastian healed by Saint Irene (oil on canvas)
868078 Saint Sebastian healed by Saint Irene (oil on canvas) by Bigot, Trophime (c.1595-p.1650); Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Detail of The Wards at Saint John's Hospital, 1778 (oil on canvas)
490194 Detail of The Wards at Saint John's Hospital, 1778 (oil on canvas) by Beerblock, Johannes (1739-1806); Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; (add.info.: See also 490191)

Enema scene (wood)
490160 Enema scene (wood) by Flemish School, (19th century); Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; (add.info.: Klisteerspuitscene); © Art in Flanders

View of the Old Ward of the Saint John's Hospital in Bruges (w/c on paper)
490199 View of the Old Ward of the Saint John's Hospital in Bruges (w/c on paper) by Beerblock, Johannes (1739-1806); Groeningemuseum, Bruges

Don't Move!, caricature of a man at the dentist (colour litho)
CHT235306 Don't Move!, caricature of a man at the dentist (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; © Archives Charmet

Mort de Montcalm [The Death of Montcalm at Quebec... late 18th-early 19th century
Mort de Montcalm [The Death of Montcalm at Quebec, September 14, 1759], late 18th-early 19th century

Caesar treating with the Britons (engraving)
1090757 Caesar treating with the Britons (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caesar treating with the Britons)

Stomach Ache, illustration from The Works of Hippocrates, 1934 (colour litho)
STC446025 Stomach Ache, illustration from The Works of Hippocrates, 1934 (colour litho) by Kuhn-Regnier, Joseph (1873-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: d autres, apres le coit)

Consulting with other doctors, illustration from The Works of Hippocrates
STC446019 Consulting with other doctors, illustration from The Works of Hippocrates, 1934 (colour litho) by Kuhn-Regnier, Joseph (1873-1940); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Exploring the Unconventional: A Journey through Historical Methods of Treating" Step back in time and discover the intriguing world of unconventional treatments. From trepanation, a 14th-century practice believed to release evil spirits, to German massage parlors offering relaxation and rejuvenation, history has witnessed it all. Calots spinal surgery in the 19th century aimed at relieving pain and improving mobility, showcasing early attempts at medical advancements. Rust treatment may sound peculiar today but was once used to combat corrosion on metal objects - a testament to human ingenuity. The ancient tale of Achilles binding Patroclus' wound reminds us of heroic acts performed for healing purposes. Cupping therapy, dating back centuries, involved creating suction on the skin to promote blood flow and relieve ailments. Enema treatment gained popularity in the 18th century as an attempt to cleanse the body from within. Satirical artwork depicting barber-surgeons humorously highlights their dual role as hairdressers and surgeons during medieval times. Medical prescriptions have come a long way since satirical artworks showcased humorous concoctions that were believed to cure various ailments. Foot corns were not spared from satire either; these humorous illustrations reveal creative methods employed for their treatment. Lastly, animal magnetism intrigued many during its heyday as practitioners claimed they could heal using unseen forces. These satirical artworks shed light on society's fascination with this controversial concept. Join us on this captivating journey through time where we explore bizarre yet fascinating treatments that shaped our understanding of medicine today.