The Plague Pit

Collection:: Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Author(s):: Franklin, J., artist
Language(s):: English
Format:: Still image
Subject(s):: Death
Abstract:: A mass burial of plague victims is in progress under the cover of darkness; the bodies are being dumped from a two-wheeled cart into a large hole.
Copyright:: The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:: 1 print : 13 x 17 cm.
Technique:: engraving
NLM Unique ID:: 101392760 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:: A021111
Permanent Link:: http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101392760

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