A nude female figure carved in ivory. Originally used as a device for Chinese male physicians to learn about a female's medical issue without the patient indicating as such on her own body.
Subject (Geographic):
China
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
A male figure carved in soapstone. He is made to be clothed in a loose garment and a pair of sandals. Additionally is he drinking from some sort of vessel.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
A nude female figure carved in ivory. Originally used as a device for Chinese male physicians to learn about a female's medical issue without the patient indicating as such on her own body.
Subject (Geographic):
China
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
A nude female figure carved in ivory. Originally used as a device for Chinese male physicians to learn about a female's medical issue without the patient indicating as such on her own body.
Subject (Geographic):
China
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Plump old man carrying good luck symbols: a bat in left hand, a gourd in right. He is made of soapstone, with a dark wash, and mounted on a wooden base which as also been stained dark brown.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
An anatomical mannequin, carved out of ivory, depicting a reclining female with long hair and a cloth about her loins. The torso of the mannequin is held in place by two pins, but is removable. Beneath the lid is a removable heart and fetus—the lat...
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Drawing of two small statues that were kept by Horace Walpole in the Tribune at Strawberry Hill. The female figure on the left, labeled "No. I" lightly in pencil above, stands on a pedestal with her arms extended towards the viewer; human and animal i...
"Lord Barrymore and his two brothers are represented as figurines on the shelf of a chimney-piece, along which the title is etched. Each stands on a circular pedestal inscribed: (left to right) 'A Hell-gate Blackguard', 'A Newgate Scrub', and 'A Cripp...
Description:
Title from text in image.
Publisher:
Pubd. Novr. 1st, 1791, by H. Humphrey, N. 18 Old Bond Street
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Name):
George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830, Barrymore, Richard Barry, Earl of, 1769-1793, Barrymore, Henry Barry, Earl of, 1770-1823, and Barry, Augustus, 1773-1818
Subject (Topic):
Clothing & dress, Chimneypieces, Figurines, Pedestals, Boxers (Sports), and Toys
"Lord Barrymore and his two brothers are represented as figurines on the shelf of a chimney-piece, along which the title is etched. Each stands on a circular pedestal inscribed: (left to right) 'A Hell-gate Blackguard', 'A Newgate Scrub', and 'A Cripp...
Description:
Title from text in image.
Publisher:
Pubd. Novr. 1st, 1791, by H. Humphrey, N. 18 Old Bond Street
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Name):
George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830, Barrymore, Richard Barry, Earl of, 1769-1793, Barrymore, Henry Barry, Earl of, 1770-1823, and Barry, Augustus, 1773-1818
Subject (Topic):
Clothing & dress, Chimneypieces, Figurines, Pedestals, Boxers (Sports), and Toys
Leaf 6v. Cries of Edinburgh characteristically represented.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A man walks on the street, balancing a tray filled with human and animal figurines supported by his right hand and balanced on his head. In the background, two chimney sweeps, the first carrying a ladder, walk past the rotunda of the General Register ...
Alternative Title:
Back view of Register Office
Description:
Title from verses etched below image.
Publisher:
L. Scott
Subject (Geographic):
Scotland and Edinburgh.
Subject (Name):
General Register House (Edinburgh, Scotland),
Subject (Topic):
City & town life, Peddlers, Figurines, and Chimney sweeps
