"Society of Pithotomists", black-and-white engraving, circa 1897 [Young chubby child as Asclepias/Bacchus astride barrel of drink, flanked by cat and owl]
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According to note, drawing is by Max Brödel, medical illustrator and member of the Pithotomy Club at Johns Hopkins Hospital. The Pithotomy Club was an eating club. The drawing represents the birth of a new doctor (infant with wings), accompanied by learning (hat) and wisdom (owl). Pithos means "keg," otomy, "opening." Gift of James Semans, member of the Pithotomy Club.
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