With the Afghan Boundary Commission

With the Afghan Boundary Commission

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Author(s):
Simpson, William, 1823-1899., artist
Contributor(s):
Owen, C. W.
Publication:
[London : s.n.], 1885
Language(s):
English
Format:
Still image
Genre(s):
Pictorial Works
Abstract:
Illustration of an a surgical procedure performed by the British surgeon, C.W. Owen. A young woman had fallen into a fire and burnt her face. Dr. Owen is shown operating on the eye of the unconscious woman, while a group of people in native dress watches.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:
1 print : 20 x 29 cm.
Provenance:
Gift; William H. Helfand; 2003; 03-75.
Technique:
wood engraving, black and white
NLM Unique ID:
101461638 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
C05646
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101461638