The Key

The Key

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Author(s):
Knight, Paul Slade, author
Publication:
London: Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown, and Green, 1827
Language(s):
English
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
Mental Disorders
Equipment and Supplies
Genre(s):
Book Illustrations
Abstract:
The key is an instrument used to secure an opening through which food can be passed into the mouths of persons refusing to take nourishment; it is a circular plate of metal approx. 1/4" thick on which is a 1/2" opening; a T-shaped handle is attached.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Related Title(s):
Is part of: Observations on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of derangement of the mind.; (DNLM)66510380R
Extent:
1 print
Technique:
wood engraving
NLM Unique ID:
101436548 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
A013393
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101436548