Curiosity

Curiosity

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Publication:
[London] : T[hos] McLean, 1835
Language(s):
English
Format:
Still image
Abstract:
A man (possibly a necromancer) is sitting behind a desk, right profile; a pregnant woman standing at the desk has come to see if he can guarantee the gender of her unborn baby.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:
1 print : 28 x 19 cm.
Provenance:
Purchase; 1967.
Technique:
etching, color
NLM Unique ID:
101393553 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
A021889
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101393553