Pinel unchains the insane

Pinel unchains the insane

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Author(s):
Thom, Robert A. (Robert Alan), 1915-1979, artist
Contributor(s):
Parke, Davis & Company, issuing body.
Publication:
[Detroit] Parke, Davis & Company 1960
Language(s):
English
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
Physicians
History of Medicine
Persons with Psychiatric Disorders
Psychiatry -- history
Pinel, Philippe, 1745-1826.
Genre(s):
Pictorial Work
Abstract:
French physician Philippe Pinel in 1795 ordered fetters removed from insane women in Paris' Salpêtrière. His success in humane treatment of mental patients opened new perpectives for psychiatric research and practice.
Copyright:
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Copyright Information:
Pfizer; Source: Research; Research date: 06/23/2015
Extent:
1 print : 35 x 42 cm
Technique:
color
NLM Unique ID:
101651446 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
C06367
OCLC no.:
905685193
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101651446