At the center of the plate, framed by a striped border, is a view of some distant mountains reflected in a large body of water, with a partly cloudy sky above. In the lower center is a locomotive pulling a single rail car with "W. & J. R. R." on its side. Beneath the tracks are several books flanking a pair of wings atop a torse. In the upper corners of the image border are two cherubs depicting the wind; at center is a caduceus. On both left and right-hand sides, at center, are two rabbits each dressed up and protruding from a top hat, brandishing a magic wand. At the bottom is a banner with the title text. The initials "W. H. C." can be seen in the lower right-hand corner.
Subject (Name):
Ordway, William Herbert, Jr., 1889-
Subject (Topic):
Books, Caduceus, Mountains, Nature, Physicians, Trains, and Yale Medical Library
A coat of arms with a canton in the upper left-hand corner. Above this begins a bend, which features two garbes of wheat. At center, atop the bend, is a second coat of arms with a cross quarterly-type design; the cross being flory in feature. At the crest, atop a chapeau, is a flowering pansy.
A coat of arms featuring a tressure design with fourteen fleurs-de-lis interspersed throughout. At the center is a chevron. At the crest, atop a torse, is the head and neck of an antelope. Below is the motto Let the Deed Shaw.
Subject (Name):
Fleming, William James
Subject (Topic):
Animals, Armorial, Physicians, Shield, and Shields
At the center is an elaborate border featuring branches of leaves and buds. Within the border, surrounding the phrase Ex Libris, is a lit lantern upon a book, as well as a caduceus. Beneath this, under the title text, are several books, in addition to a quill pen and an inkwell. In the background is a shelf of several taller books, as well as a carved mantelpiece.
A coat of arms divided into two by a speckled fess featuring two stars. Above are two cinquefoils, each with six ermines spots; below, just one of the same design. Surrounding the shield is decorative leafing, flowers, and leaves. At the helm is a knight's helmet; at the crest, is the upper half of a lion upon a torse. The lion holds a cinquefoil in his right paw.
Subject (Name):
Lambe, William
Subject (Topic):
Armorial, Armorial bookplates, Flower, Helmet, Lion, Physicians, Shield, Shields, and Star
A shield with a leafed tree at the center, with a smaller shield upon it—this shield features, upon an azure field, a rampant lion surrounded by three stars; two above, one below. Additionally, to the left of the tree is a small crescent. At the helm is a knight's helmet, backed by elaborate leafing. At the crest, atop a torse, is an armored right-handed arm grasping a laurel wreath. Below the shield is a long, narrow banner with the motto Bear and Forbear upon it. Further still is a larger, wider banner with the title text upon it. An enclosed note identifies William Oliver (1698-1764), Secretary of the Royal Society and inventor of the 'Bath Oliver' biscuit.
Subject (Name):
Oliver, William, 1695-1764
Subject (Topic):
Armorial, Armorial bookplates, Hand, Helmet, Lion, Physicians, Shield, Shields, and Star
Title from item., Date derived from publication in: Trials of a public benefactor : as illustrated in the discovery of etherization / by Nathan P. Rice. New-York : Pudney & Russell, 1859., Place of publication derived from printmaker's place of residence in 1859., This demonstration of etherization occurred in 1846., 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: Hospitals, U.S.A.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Name):
Morton, W. T. G. 1819-1868. (William Thomas Green), and Warren, John Collins, 1778-1856.
Subject (Topic):
Massachusetts General Hospital, Anesthesia, Anesthesiology, Surgery, Operating rooms, Physicians, Sick persons, and Medical equipment & supplies
An obese doctor in a dressing gown and slippers stands in the center looking right at a group of three male patients, all elderly and with diseased and contorted faces. He hands a small bowl to one patient; medical supplies are laid out on the table at his side as well as on the floor near the table. Another patient while another leaves the room leaning on a crutch. In the background two women in obvious pain await their turn; behind them, an open cupboard reveals a skeleton
Description:
Title from item., "One of a set of copies of watercolours by Rowlandson, all with an imitation of his signature and the same imprint"--British Museum online catalogue., Temporary local Medical Library subject terms: Eady, Dr., 1 print : etching and aquatint on wove paper, hand-colored ; sheet 34 x 26 cm., and Imperfect; sheet trimmed within plate mark with loss of imprint from bottom edge.
Publisher:
Published by Reeve & Jones, No. 7 Vere Strt
Subject (Topic):
Quacks and quackery, Medical equipment & supplies, Pain, Physical characteristics, Physicians, Sick persons, and Skeletons
An obese doctor in a dressing gown and slippers stands in the center looking right at a group of three male patients, all elderly and with diseased and contorted faces. He hands a small bowl to one patient; medical supplies are laid out on the table at his side as well as on the floor near the table. Another patient while another leaves the room leaning on a crutch. In the background two women in obvious pain await their turn; behind them, an open cupboard reveals a skeleton
Description:
Title from item., "One of a set of copies of watercolours by Rowlandson, all with an imitation of his signature and the same imprint"--British Museum online catalogue., and Temporary local Medical Library subject terms: Eady, Dr.
Publisher:
Published by Reeve & Jones, No. 7 Vere Strt
Subject (Topic):
Quacks and quackery, Medical equipment & supplies, Pain, Physical characteristics, Physicians, Sick persons, and Skeletons