Crawford W. Long, MD, 1644-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1907-01-02

GUSN

GUSN-392771

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
Negatives
Artwork
Prints and Engravings
Crawford W. Long, MD, 1644-B
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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
- Negatives
  - Artwork
    - Prints and Engravings

Description

The image is an engraving of Crawford W. Long, M.D. It includes his name prominently below his portrait, alongside a reference noting him as the "Discoverer of Anaesthesia." The text mentions his demonstration using sulphuric ether on James M. Venables in Jefferson, Jackson County, Georgia, on March 30th, 1842.

Details

Descriptive Terms

history of medicine
physicians
engravings (prints)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

10553

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP025550
B-Series negative 1644-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

PC022.001.001.004.1644-B

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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