Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, Bigelow Theater, 599-B

Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1893-02-25

GUSN

GUSN-391752

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Description

The image depicts an interior view of an amphitheater in the Bigelow Theater at Massachusetts General Hospital, associated with Harvard Medical School. The room is filled with students seated in rows, watching a medical demonstration or lecture. In the center, several individuals in white uniforms are positioned around a table, likely conducting a medical procedure. A large statue is visible behind the seating area.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
medical schools (buildings)
professors (teacher)
students
amphitheaters (built works)
classrooms
statues
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

6198

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP024514
B-Series negative 599-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC022

Collection Name

Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

Date of Acquisition

1918-09-17

Reference Code

PC022.001.002.001.002.599-B

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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