[Young girl being circumcised]

[Young girl being circumcised]

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Contributor(s):
Rädda barnen (Society)
Publication:
[Ethiopia : s.n., 19--?]
Language(s):
Amharic
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
Circumcision, Female
Genre(s):
Poster
Abstract:
White poster with black Ge'ez (Ethiopic) lettering. Visual image dominates top of poster. Image is an illustration of an adult seated before a mother and young girl. The adult appears to be circumcising the girl as its hands are near her separated legs. The mother holds the girl's legs apart. A bottle and a cup rest on a table in the lower right corner of illustration. All text below image. Logo in lower left corner features a flower ready to blossom. Logo for sponsor at bottom of poster in center.
Copyright:
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Extent:
1 photomechanical print (poster) : 42 x 30 cm.
Provenance:
Gift; Johns Hopkins University, Center for Communication Programs; 2001; 01-38.
Technique:
color
NLM Unique ID:
101454696 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
C01686
OCLC no.:
275840037
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101454696