French illustrations of minor maladies and accidental injuries, hand-colored engravings, circa early 1800s
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Small hand-colored French line engravings feature vignettes of individuals in open or indoor settings, in the throes of an illness or an injury. Scenes illustrate the dangers of accidental amputations, dog bites, bee stings, an ankle injury, burns, toothache, indigestion, and poisoning, among others. Images measure 3 1/4 x 3 5/8 inches. Originally formed part of a larger broaside titled "Le medecin a la maison ou conseils utiles pour secourir les blessés et guérir tous les accidens," a series of 24 illustrations by engravers Laguillermie and Rainaud, Paris.
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Access note. Collection includes nitrate negatives that are closed to use. Nitrate negatives removed for digitization and deaccessioning in August 2025. Digital access copies will be available after digitization.
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