Sinhalese astrologic monthly calendar, A.D. 1800

Sinhalese astrologic monthly calendar, A.D. 1800

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Publication:
Bethesda, MD : U.S. National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, Health & Human Services, [2010]
Language(s):
English
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
Astrology
Medicine, Traditional
Manuscripts, Medical as Topic
Sri Lanka
Genre(s):
Pictorial Work
Abstract:
Image of small box which contains a Sinhalese palm-leaf manuscript calendar (ca. 1800) from NLM's MS S1 section. Pasted inside the box is a typewritten note describing its contents and identifying the donor, Dr. Casey Wood (1856-1942) of Chicago, a prominant Canadian ophthalmologist and collector. Dr. Wood's introductory text gives a snapshot of activities and remedies best applied under a favorable horoscope.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Related Title(s):
Hidden treasure
Extent:
1 online resource (1 image)
NLM Unique ID:
101595210 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
A033253
OCLC no.:
828715255
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101595210