American Opium-Smokers: Interior of a New York Opium Den

Collection:: Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Contributor(s):: Alexander, J.W., artist
Publication:: [New York] : Harper and Brothers, Oct. 8, 1881
Language(s):: English
Format:: Still image
Abstract:: Interior view of an opium den. Several people, sitting and lying on cots scattered about the room, are smoking opium; an oriental man has entered the room carrying a tray with a glass on it.
Copyright:: The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:: 1 print : 27 x 39 cm.
Technique:: wood engraving
NLM Unique ID:: 101392816 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:: A021165
Permanent Link:: http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101392816

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