Stories
- Article
Drawing the human animal
We might try to deny our animal instincts, but this series of extraordinary 17th-century drawings suggests they are only too apparent.
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Printing the body
The 18th century saw multiple technical developments in both printing and medicine. Colourful collaborations ensued – to the benefit of growing ranks of medical students.
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Getting the measure of pain
In the 20th century doctors tried to find a way to measure pain. But even when ‘objective’ measures were rejected, an accurate understanding of another’s pain remained frustratingly elusive.
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Illuminated manuscripts, illuminating medicines
From rare bugs to exorbitantly priced plant parts, find out more about the artistic and medical uses of pigments from the past.
Catalogue
- Archives and manuscripts
Objects: Medicine Cases [Numbered]
Date: c.1890-c.1940Reference: WF/M/I/PR/O01Part of: Wellcome Foundation Ltd- Archives and manuscripts
Guislaine Vincent Morland: archives
Guislaine Vincent MorlandDate: 1980s-2000sReference: PP/GVM- Archives and manuscripts
Reviews of The Double Helix
Date: 1966-1969Reference: PP/CRI/I/3/8/5Part of: Francis Crick (1916-2004): archives