Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, Bigelow Theater, 600-B

Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1893-02-25

GUSN

GUSN-391753

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Description

The image depicts a surgical demonstration in an amphitheater setting at Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, specifically the Bigelow Theater. In the foreground, several individuals in white coats, likely doctors or medical staff, are gathered around a patient on an operating table. The patient is covered with a sheet, and equipment is visible on a nearby table. In the background, rows of seated observers, possibly medical students or colleagues, are observing the procedure. A sculpture is mounted on the wall above the seating area.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Inscription

6199

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP024515
B-Series negative 600-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

PC022.001.002.001.002.600-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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