The Sick Goose And The Council Of Health

The Sick Goose And The Council Of Health

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Author(s):
Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878 artist
Language(s):
English
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
Homeopathy
Nonprescription Drugs
Physicians
Quackery
Referral and Consultation
Genre(s):
Caricature
Abstract:
A sick goose is sitting in a chair; a line of animated patent medicine containers, a water pump, and a gouty figure runs from left to right; in the foreground is a tiny figure of a man standing on a book titled Homeopathy; each offers a different cure.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:
1 print : 8 x 14 cm.
Technique:
etching
NLM Unique ID:
101444443 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
A028853
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101444443