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Set of nine color matted reproductions. Most of the original works are by "Spy." Distributed by pharmaceutical company Petrolagar Laboratories.

Was accompanied by card with note that gives the source as The Works of William Hogarth from the Original Plates, published by John Nichols, FSA, London, 1822.

Rotund military doctor in uniform walking in a hospital ward past groups of patients. "Types militaires," Pl. 123, by Draner.

Christ-like figure points to his upper abdomen, left side.

Depicts the doctor on horseback, surrounded by a raucous crowd with pots, pans, and a drum, parading effigies through the street. Part of a series of engravings by Thomas Rowlandson titled "The Tours of Dr. Syntax."

Dr. Syntax, asleep in a library, while small figures with books for wings fly above him.

Caption above title: "The Doctor has been Sounding the Gentleman's Chest in the present Approved Fashion: ie., without giving him previous notice."

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.

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.