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Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (NLM)
Title:
Metallic-Tractors J. Gillray inv. & fec.
Creator:
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, artist.
Subject (Keyword):
Dogs
Subject (Keyword):
Hypnosis
Subject (Keyword):
Tobacco pipes
Subject (Keyword):
Mental healing
Subject (Keyword):
Quackery
Subject (Genre):
Caricatures
Publication Information:
[London: H. Humphrey, Nov. 11, 1801]
Copyright Statement:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain.
Order No.:
A021552
Physical Description:
1 print : etching, color ; 22 x 28 cm.
Image Description:
A man seated is being treated by a man who is applying an instrument to the patient's nose; the effect has knocked the patient's wig off and produced flames from his nostrils; on a table are a pipe, decanter, steaming pitcher, etc. A dog howls nearby.
Note (General):
Old Negative no. 56-209
Cited in:
Catalogue of political and personal
Cited in:
Wright & Evans; 506
Cited in:
satires...in the British Museum; 9761
Language:
eng
Restrictions on Access:
HMD provides access to digital images in lieu of originals when electronic copies exist. Access to originals may require advance notice. Please see HMD Reference Librarian for more information.
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Call Number:
WZ 336 G48 no. 18
Record UI:
101393201

Metallic-Tractors J. Gillray inv. & fec.

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