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Statue of seated female in horned headdress

1801-1900

Carved figure of man on horse

1801-1900

Ayurvedic Eye Cosmetic

1970-1981

Joshanda, herbal medicine, Pakistan, 2004-2005

2004-2005

Herbal medicine, Pakistan, 2004-2005

2004-2005

Forceps

1801-1930

Ayurvedic Eye Cosmetic, Pakistan, 1970-1981

1970-1981

Unani Remedy for Sexual Disorder, Pakistan, 1970-1981

1970-1981

Unani remedy for gonorrhoea, Pakistan, 1970-1981

1970-1981

Ayurvedic Medicine used by Asian Immigrants in United Kingdom, 1970-1981.

1970-1981

Unanian Tonic used by Asian Immigrants in United Kingdom, 1970-1981.

1970-1981

Herbal medicine, Pakistan, 2004-2005

2004-2005

Stainless steel kidney dish

2010-2017

Box containing bottle of Masturin, herbal medicine, Pakistan, 2004-2005

2004-2005

Box containing bottle of Cinkara, Pakistan, 2004-2005

2004-2005

Ayurvedic Eye Cosmetic, Pakistan, 1970-1981

1970-1981

Sprague Bowles stethoscope with matt-finish bridge spring. Supplied by Scala Impex, London. ("Headframe, Japan; chestpiece, Pakistan; rubber tubing, England") . Late 20th Century.

Sprague Bowles stethoscope with matt-finish bridge spring. Supplied by Scala Impex

1901-2000

A photograph of Muslim refugees climbing onto the locomotive engine of a train bound for Pakistan in 1947. Article on the back reads “Moslem Refugees Cram the Locomotive of Train Bound for Pakistan. Moslem refugees crowd all over the locomotive as, panic stricken, they flee from the New Delhi area to Pakistan. The trains are absolutely crammed – the roofs, between coaches – wherever they can stand or cling to. This photo illustrates why casualties are so heavy when these refugee trains are attacked.” Associated Press Photo.

Muslim refugees on a train bound for Pakistan

1947

A photograph of Muslim refugees and their belongings crowding onto a train for Pakistan in 1947. Close-up photograph of the space between two carriages filled with people and their belongings. Article on the back reads “Moslem Refugees Crowd Train Bound for Pakistan. Moslem refugees with their personal belongings crowd the roof and between carriages – as well as cramming the interior of the carriages – as they flee from the Delhi area to seek refuge in Pakistan. This photo shows babies, children, their parents and old folk and vividly illustrates why casualties are so heavy when these refugee trains are attacked.” Associated Press Photo.

Muslim refugees and their belongings on a train bound for Pakistan

1947

Purple polo shirt with the Chelsea and Westminster logo and Proud to care logo as worn by administrators and operational staff at the Science Museum NHS COVID-19 vaccination centre, 2021

Purple vaccination centre t-shirt

2018-2021

Plastic bottle of habb-e-khas pills in box, by Hamdard, 1970-1981

Unanian Remedy for Sexual Disorder used by Asian Immigrants in United Kingdom, 1970-1981.

1970-1981

Plastic bottle of silver pills by Hamdard, marked for export, 1970-1981

Unanian Medicine used by Asian Immigrants in United Kingdom, 1970-1981.

A photograph of Muslim refugees climbing onto a NWR train fleeing New Delhi for Pakistan in 1947. Article on the back reads “Moslem Refugees Crowd Train Bound For Pakistan. Moslem refugees with their treasured personal belongings are crowded as thickly on the roof of the train as they are packed inside when they prepare to flee from Delhi to Pakistan territory. This photo helps one to understand why when these refugee trains are attacked, casualties are so heavy.” Associated Press Photo.

Muslim refugees climbing onto a train bound for Pakistan

1947

A photograph of Muslim refugees crowding onto a train for Pakistan in 1947. This photograph shows the masses of people trying to board the train and on the station platform. Article on the back reads “Moslem Refugees Cram Train Bound for Pakistan. Refugees cram the coaches of this train, the bumpers between the carriages and the roof as they prepare to leave the new Delhi area for the safety of Pakistan, whilst other refugees crowd the station waiting for the next train. This photo, by showing the vast number of refugees packed aboard the train, helps one to understand why, when these trains are attacked, causalities are so heavy.” Associated Press Photo.

Muslim refugees on New Delhi station platform and a train bound for Pakistan

1947

Indo-Persian celestial globe, brass and bronze with silver studs for stars, on tripod stand, made 1842 by Lala Balhumal of Lahore for Khadga Singh for presentation to Navanihal Singh, successive Maharajas of Kapoorthala, Punjab

Indo-Persian celestial globe

1842

Yellow polo shirt with the Chelsea and Westminster logo and Proud to care logo as worn by clinical staff at the Science Museum NHS COVID-19 vaccination centre, 2021

Yellow vaccination centre t-shirt

2018-2021

Blue polo shirt with the Chelsea and Westminster logo and Proud to care logo as worn by vaccinators at the Science Museum NHS COVID-19 vaccination centre, 2021

Blue vaccination centre t-shirt

2018-2021

Glass bottle of kohlul jawahir eye powder by Hamdard, Pakistan in box 1970-1981

Ayurvedic Medicinal Eye Powder used by Asian Immigrants in United Kingdom, 1970-1981.

1970-1981

1x100ml bottle, in box, of Safi blood purifier, contains approx. 15 vegetable ingredients, by Hamdard Dawakhana (Waqf), Pakistan, 1985

Safi blood purifier, contains vegetable ingredients

1985