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Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (NLM)
Title:
[Weisman Collection figures nos. 47 and 48]
Subject (Keyword):
Sculpture
Subject (Keyword):
Emaciation
Subject (Keyword):
Eating
Subject (Keyword):
Mexico-antiquities
Publication Information:
[1979]
Copyright Statement:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain.
Order No.:
A017794
Physical Description:
1 photoprint.
Image Description:
Sculpture: Seated emaciated male and female figures with prominent ribs. Male eating a corncob, bowl between his feet; female holding bowl in left hand.
Note (General):
Old Negative no. 82-195
Note (General):
Original sculpture at National Library of Medicine, Bethesda, Maryland.
Cited in:
Pre-Columbian medicine, as told in clay: An exhibit of selected figures from the Weisman collection; p. 8
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.
Source of Acquisition:
Purchase; Abner I. Weisman, M.D., 1978.
URL:
Call Number:
WZ 51 C27 no. 24
Record UI:
101446492

[Weisman Collection figures nos. 47 and 48]

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