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The forefront of the Royal Hospital at Chelsea

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Author(s):
Cole, B. (Benjamin), engraver
Publication:
[London : s.n., 17--]
Language(s):
English
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
London
Genre(s):
Pictorial Works
Abstract:
The top half of the engraving shows the facade of the hospital (printed below the facade: 804 foot [sic] in front). The bottom half shows the back of the hospital and its extensive riverfront gardens as viewed from the opposite bank of the Thames. Boats and swans are shown on the river.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:
1 print : 22 x 39 cm.
Provenance:
Gift; William H. Helfand; 2004; 04-09.
Technique:
engraving, black and white
NLM Unique ID:
101455704 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
C02695
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101455704