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William Osler at work in the Blockley Mortuary, Philadelphia General Hospital

Contributor(s):
Hamill, Samuel McClintock
Osler Library of the History of Medicine, McGill University. William Osler Photo Collection
Publication:
Produced: [1886 or 1889]
Language(s):
No linguistic content
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
Autopsy
Genre(s):
Archival Materials
Photographic prints
Abstract:
William Osler examining human organs at the Blockley Mortuary in Philadelphia. Osler was a pathologist at Blockley Hospital (also known as Philadelphia General Hopsital) from 1885 to 1889. He was also Chair of Clinical Medicine at the University of Philadelphia from 1884 to 1889. The back of the photograph contains an example of Osler's handwriting (with the phrase, "Finishing his work!").. [Description courtesy of McGill University.]
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:
1 pages
NLM Unique ID:
101743406X17 (See in Profiles in Science)
Profiles in Science ID:
GFBBBW
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101743406X17
Archival Collection:
The William Osler Papers (Profiles in Science)