Harewood General Hospital Photographer unidentified
Published / Created:
1865
Collection Title:
Binder's Title: Gunshot Wounds Illustrated
Image Count:
2
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
Aaron Detweiler, Corp'l, Co. G, 198th Pa., Vols., aged 18, was admitted to Harewood U.S.A. Gen'l Hospital, April 2nd, 1865, suffering from gun shot wound of right arm, upper third, the ball injuring soft parts. Wounded, March 29th, 1865, at the battle of Hatcher's Run, Va. On admission, the condition of injured parts and constitutional state of patient were good. Result favorable., Aaron Detweiler., Harewood U.S.A. General Hospital,, Hospital Number, 20,278., R. B. BONTECOU,, and Surgeon U.S., Vols., In charge.
Subject (Geographic):
Washington, D.C
Subject (Name):
Aaron Detweiler, Hospital Number 20, 278, Bontecou, Reed Brockway, 1824-1907, Harewood General Hospital, and Reed B. (Brockway) Bontecou 1824-1907
Subject (Topic):
Arm—Wounds and injuries, Medical photography—patients, Medical photography—United States—19th century, and United States—History—Civil War, 1861-1865—Medical and sanitary affairs
Harewood General Hospital Photographer unidentified
Published / Created:
1865
Collection Title:
Binder's Title: Gunshot Wounds Illustrated
Image Count:
2
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
Alfred B. Lane, Private, Co. F., 39th N.Y. Vols., aged 49, was admitted to Harewood U.S.A. Gen'l Hospital, April 5th, 1865, suffering from gun shot wound of right hip over gluteus maximus muscle, the ball injuring soft parts. Wounded, April 1, 1865, at the battle of Hatcher's Run, Va. On admission the condition of injured parts and constitutional state of patient were good. Patient did tolerably well up to April 20th, 1865, when parts became gangrenous. May 1st, wound clean but occasional slight hemorrhage and profuse suppuration. Patient gradually sank, and died May 18th, 1865, from exhaustion., Alfred B. Lane., Harewood U.S.A. General Hospital,, R. B. BONTECOU,, and Surgeon U.S. Vols., In Charge.
Subject (Geographic):
Washington, D.C
Subject (Name):
Alfred B. Lane, Bontecou, Reed Brockway, 1824-1907, Harewood General Hospital, and Reed B. (Brockway) Bontecou 1824-1907
Subject (Topic):
Gangrene, Medical photography—patients, Medical photography—United States—19th century, Pelvis—Wounds and injuries, and United States—History—Civil War, 1861-1865—Medical and sanitary affairs
A coat of arms with three dark bird-like objects within. An armor-clad arm grasping a sword is above, and mantling, flowers, and leaves surrounds the crest. A nude cherub wearing a winged helmet and holding aloft a caduceus in his right hand stands among some books, scrolls, and a quill pen with inkwell.
A coat of arms divided in half by an indent featuring three flowers. Above are the heads and torsos of two dragon-like creatures; below is one of the same. Mantling surrounds the crest, and a right-sided arm clad in armor brandishing a sword is at the helm. Below, flanking three military-esque medals, is the motto Through Difficulties.
Subject (Name):
Clarke, Andrew
Subject (Topic):
Armorial, Armorial bookplates, Hand, Physicians, Shield, Shields, and Sword
A bearded man dressed in robes uses a pestle and mortar on a table in front of him. Above is a window showing a castle and other structures in the distance.
Subject (Name):
Cowan, Andrew
Subject (Topic):
Apothecaries, Buildings, Mortars and Pestles, and Pharmacy