The Imposter, or Obstetric Dispute

The Imposter, or Obstetric Dispute

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Author(s):
Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878 artist
Publication:
London: T. Tegg, Sept. 1814
Language(s):
English
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
Physicians
Genre(s):
Caricature
Abstract:
An apparent pregnant woman holding a broom and open book over her head and astride a dog wearing clerical robes charges a man standing on a stool gesticulating wildly; three doctors standing at right discuss the nature of the woman's supposed pregnancy.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:
1 print : 25 x 35 cm.
Technique:
etching, color
NLM Unique ID:
101393109 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
A021472
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101393109