
3 3 c m
40cm
actual image size: 32cm x 25cm
Description
Lithograph on india paper after a drawing by Crowquill, showing a line of imp-like figures carrying equipment and other items asociated with phlebotomy (the surgical opening of veins to withdraw blood or administer fluid). The caption reads: 'Then comes the Doctor with his draughts and drenchings - His cataplasm, and Phlemotomy'. Published by S Knight of London.
Image Details
Image Ref.
10418736
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