Wonderful Operation

Wonderful Operation

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Author(s):
Seymour, Robert, 1798-1836 artist
Publication:
[London] : , [October 1, 1831]
Language(s):
English
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
Politics
Twins, Conjoined -- surgery
United Kingdom
Genre(s):
Caricature
Abstract:
Two men, joined as if conjoined twins, are about to be separated by a man yielding a knife. A nurse rushes forward to lend assistance, and another man stands to the side holding a surgical saw.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:
1 print : 10 x 12 cm.
Provenance:
Purchase; 1967.
Technique:
lithograph, color
NLM Unique ID:
101393378 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
A021776
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101393378