Chinese ivory anatomical manikin which was used by upper class women to indicate to their physician the site of their problem. The top-knot from her hair has been removed to reveal a stopper.
Portrait of William Harvey. In the foreground are several books, a caduceus, and an illustration of the heart and circulatory system. Drawn by Bemmel and engraved by J. Houbraken, Amst. 1739. At bottom of picture: "In the collection of Dr....
Portrait of Samuel Garth, left view. A coat of arms is shown at the bottom of the sheet. Drawn by G. Kneller and engraved by I. Faber. The number "30" is shown in the bottom right hand corner.
Portrait of Thomas Willis at age 54. Engraved by G. Vertue. Text at bottom of picture indicates portrait was in the possession of Bronne Willis Esqr. In the foreground are several books, a skull, some quill pens, and other objects.
Publisher: Londini:...
Portrait of a physician seated in a chair holding a flask in his left hand. His right hand is inside his robe. On the table are several books and other objects. From the original picture of the same size pained by Ostade, in the collection of the Right...
Portrait of Thomas Sydenham. In the foreground are a caduceus, a jar, a book, and other objects. Painted by P. Lely and engraved by J. Houbraken. Text: "In the possession of John Sydenham, Esqr." Attached note indicates that Sydenham was famous for his...
Portrait of John Hunter. He is sitting in a chair with a quill pen in his right hand and his left arm resting on a desk containing several books. Drawn by Sir Joshua Reynolds and engraved by William Sharp.
Publisher: London: Published by Wm. Sharp No....
Portrait of Percivall Pott. Engraved by Heath from a picture of Sir Joshua Reynolds.
Publisher: Published March 10th 1790 by J. Johnson, St. Paul's Church Yard.
Portrait of Johannes Jacobus Scheuchzerus in a natural setting. Painted by Melchior Fussilinus Tigur and engraved by Jos. Nutting, London. Text in Latin.
Portrait of William Cadogan, facing left. He is sitting and reading from an open book. Drawn by R. E. Pine in 1769 and engraved by W. Dickinson.
Published according to Act of Parliament.
17th century copy of a late 14th century manuscript treatise on anatomy showing a diagram of the reproductive system. Slide 7. Located at: qS Mansur 15th century.
17th century copy of a late 14th century Persian manuscript treatise on anatomy showing a diagram of the arteries. Slide 6. Located at: qS Mansur 15th century.
Illustration showing an anatomical amphitheater built in the reign of Louis the Great (above) with a panoramic view of Paris (below). Text in Latin and French.
Portrait of Guido Patin, with a window behind him. Painted and engraved from life by Ant. Masson.
Publisher: Paris: Rue St. Germain de Iauxerais Proche Iespee de Bois.
Trephine or Trepan was a surgical instrument used to open the cranium. It was essentially a device to drill a circular hole in the head. The example pictured here had perpendicular teeth, a center pin and a screw button in the shaft of the barrel to...
Portrait of John Hill, M.D., Knight of the Polar Star, First Superintendent of the Royal Gardens at Kew, with a view of the Royal Palace in Kew Gardens. Drawn by Coates R. A. Engraved by Vendramini.
London: Published for Dr. Thornton. Part of a group...
Portrait of Thomas Denman. A landscape scene is shown in the background. Drawn by Abbott and engraved by Skelton.
Publsiher: London: Published by W. Skelton, Hay Market.
Picture of a coat of arms with a crowned lion with a fishtail in the center. Another lion is shown on top of the coat of arms. The coat of arms has an ornate floral border. Text in Latin.