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  • Birthplace of James Young Simpson

    Description/Abstract: 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.
    Date: undated

  • James Young Simpson

    Description/Abstract: Portrait of James Young Simpson standing with both hands on the back of a chair. Manuscript note on verso: "in the fifties."
    Date: undated

  • Home of James Young Simpson

    Description/Abstract: 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.
    Date: undated

  • First baby delivered by anesthesia

    Description/Abstract: 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.
    Date: undated

  • James Young Simpson

    Description/Abstract: Photograph of James Young Simpson. Manuscript note on verso: "J. Y. S 1868."
    Date: 1868

  • Four views of James Young Simpson

    Description/Abstract: Photograph of James Young Simpson giving four different views of his face. Manuscript note on verso: "J. Y. S. 1868."
    Date: 1868

  • Bust of James Young Simpson

    Description/Abstract: Photograph of a bust of James Young Simpson in St. Andrew Chapel, Westminster Abbey.
    Date: undated

  • James Young Simpso

    Description/Abstract: Photograph of James Young Simpson sitting. Facsimile signature.
    Date: undated

  • James Young Simpson

    Description/Abstract: Portrait of James Young Simpson. He is sitting in a chair holding his cane. His right arm is resting on a stack of books. Painted by T. Hamilton Crawford. An impression with the letters "ZGGU" is located in the bottom left hand corner of the...
    Date: 1934

  • Coat of Arms of James Young Simpson

    Description/Abstract: Extensive manuscript note on verso indicates that this is a photograph of coat of arms of James Young Simpson, given to H. A. K. by Miss Eve Blantyne Simpson.
    Date: June 23, 1903