A sparse interior where (G) Mary Toft lies on a curtained bed apparently in the throes of labour. She is attended by (E) her husband Joshua Toft and (F) his sister Margaret, acting as nurse. (D) Dr John Howard is receiving a dead rabbit from a butcher at the door. There are three other men in the room: (A) Nathaniel St André, (C) John Maubray or Cyriacus Ahlers, and (B) a third (Sir John Manningham or Samuel Molyneux) whose arm is thrust beneath Mary's skirts. Rabbits scamper across the floor; others lie dead; to the right is a chamber pot."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Wise men of Godliman in consultation
Description:
Title engraved below image., State, date, and place of publication from Paulson., According to Hogarth's early biographer John Nichols, the print was commissioned by a group of rival surgeons paying a guinea each., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., and Mounted to: 26 x 38 cm.
Publisher:
Wm. Hogarth
Subject (Name):
Toft, Mary, 1703-1763, Toft, Joshua, fl. 1720-1726, Manningham, Richard, Sir, 1690-1759, St. André, Nathanael, 1680-1776, and Howard, John, fl. 1690-1720
Subject (Topic):
Births, Butchers, Chamber pots, Canopy beds, Interiors, Physicians, and Rabbits
A sparse interior where (G) Mary Toft lies on a curtained bed apparently in the throes of labour. She is attended by (E) her husband Joshua Toft and (F) his sister Margaret, acting as nurse. (D) Dr John Howard is receiving a dead rabbit from a butcher at the door. There are three other men in the room: (A) Nathaniel St André, (C) John Maubray or Cyriacus Ahlers, and (B) a third (Sir John Manningham or Samuel Molyneux) whose arm is thrust beneath Mary's skirts. Rabbits scamper across the floor; others lie dead; to the right is a chamber pot."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Wise men of Godliman in consultation
Description:
Title engraved below image., State, date, and place of publication from Paulson., According to Hogarth's early biographer John Nichols, the print was commissioned by a group of rival surgeons paying a guinea each., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., On page 42 in volume 1., and Ms. note in Steevens's hand in pencil, above this print and copy next to it: See Nichol's, Book 3rd edit, pp. 23.146.461. Old Impression; below: Given me by Revd. C.M. Crackerode.
Publisher:
Wm. Hogarth
Subject (Name):
Toft, Mary, 1703-1763, Toft, Joshua, fl. 1720-1726, Manningham, Richard, Sir, 1690-1759, St. André, Nathanael, 1680-1776, and Howard, John, fl. 1690-1720
Subject (Topic):
Births, Butchers, Chamber pots, Canopy beds, Interiors, Physicians, and Rabbits
Title from item., Date supplied by curator., Place of publication derived from street address., Artist's initials written in image., Above the womens' heads is written "1852" and "1870"., Published in Le Charivari, 25 April 1870., This electronic record is derived from historic data and may not reflect our current information. Review and updating of records is ongoing., and In pencil in lower margin: Oui (illegible signature). In pen below: Non (illegible signature).
Publisher:
A. de Vresse R Rivoli 55 and Lith Walter [...] r. Paradis Pre. 28
Subject (Geographic):
France
Subject (Topic):
Politics and government, Vaccination, Smallpox, Physicians, Women, and Medical equipment & supplies
Title below image., Date derived from printmaker's date of death., Place of publication derived from Library of Congress entry for publisher., Above image: Scè̀nes populaires; No. 16., and This electronic record is derived from historic data and may not reflect our current information. Review and updating of records is ongoing.
Publisher:
chez Gihaut et Martinet and Lith. de Langlumé.
Subject (Topic):
Pulse, Medical care, Cost of., Physical diagnosis, Physicians, Sick persons, and Poor persons
Title below image., Date derived from printmaker's date of death., Place of publication derived from Library of Congress entry on publisher., Above image: Scè̀nes de Société; No. 16., This electronic record is derived from historic data and may not reflect our current information. Review and updating of records is ongoing., and Temporary local Medical Library subject terms: Medical fees.
Publisher:
chez Gihaut et Martinet and Lith. de Langlumé.
Subject (Topic):
Pulse, Physical diagnosis, Medical care, Cost of., Physicians, Rich people, Sick persons, and Obesity
A tiger-like creature holding a spear. Above the image is the motto Semper Sperans Semper Laborans. Beneath this, as well as the title text is written "No." and a line in which to write.
A coat of arms divided into fours, with a heart shape in each portion. The crest is surrounded by elaborate mantling. Above the image are the hands and arm of an archer protruding from a cloud and priming to fire an arrow. Beneath the crest is the motto Diriget Deus.
Subject (Name):
Butter, D.
Subject (Topic):
Armorial, Armorial bookplates, Heart, Physicians, and Shield
A shield with an argent bordure and engrailed edge. Against a gules field are three knight's helmets; two above, one below. At the helm, atop a torse, is a lion rampant guardant with an anchor in both front paws. Beneath the shield is a banner with a motto written in Gaelic
A coat of arms with alternating stripes beneath a banner with the faces of two bulls and a ring in the center. At the helm is a knight's helmet, surrounded by mantling. Above the crest is the complete image of a bull. Beneath the crest is the motto Patiente.
Subject (Name):
Bulman, Darnell
Subject (Topic):
Amorial, Helmet, Heraldic bookplates, Physicians, Shield, and Shields