Manuscript note on verso indicates that this photograph shows the house in which James Young Simpson was born in June 1811. He lived in the one opposite for 13 years. Conflicting notes as to whether house was located in Edinburgh or Bathgate.
Manuscript note on verso indicates that this is a photograph of 52 Queen Street where chloroform was discovered and where Simpson lived until his death.
Portait of adult woman who was the first baby born of a mother to whom anesthesia had been administered. Photograph given to Howard Kelly by Eve Simpson, daugther of Sir James Simpson.
Rear view of J. Y. Simpson between his son David and Captain Jervay. Manuscript note on verso: "The Backs. A discussion as to whose back was broadest. J. Y. S. had them photographed."