NLM Digital Collections

First Ovariotomy

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
African Americans
Genre(s):
Portraits
Abstract:
Ephraim McDowell and assistants perform first ovariotomy in America. Interior view: a woman is restrained on a table in a bedroom while McDowell operates; a fireplace is to the right, a table with instruments to the left; a black woman stands at the door
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:
1 photoprint.
NLM Unique ID:
101422376 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
B017759
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101422376