The Key
- Collection:
- Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
- Author(s):
- Knight, Paul Slade, author
- Publication:
- London: Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown, and Green, 1827
- Language(s):
- English
- Format:
- Still image
- Subject(s):
- Mental Disorders Equipment and Supplies
- Genre(s):
- Book Illustrations
- Abstract:
- The key is an instrument used to secure an opening through which food can be passed into the mouths of persons refusing to take nourishment; it is a circular plate of metal approx. 1/4" thick on which is a 1/2" opening; a T-shaped handle is attached.
- Copyright:
- The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
- Related Title(s):
- Is part of: Observations on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of derangement of the mind.; See related catalog record: 66510380R
- Extent:
- 1 print
- Technique:
- wood engraving
- NLM Unique ID:
- 101436548 (See catalog record)
- NLM Image ID:
- A013393
- Permanent Link:
- http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101436548