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Midwives
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The birth of the Virgin Mary, Anna receives refreshments from attendants while the midwife gives Mary her first bath. Woodcut after A. Dürer, 1503.
Dürer, Albrecht, 1471-1528Date: 1503Reference: 17321i- Pictures
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A midwife giving the Virgin Mary her first bath while Anna is recovering in bed. Line engraving by H. Wierix.
Wierix, Jeronimus, 1553-1619Reference: 17358iPart of: Vita divae Mariae virginis- Pictures
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Ten diagrams illustrating various methods of delivering a baby using forceps. Etching, 1791.
Date: 10 June 1791Reference: 17077i- Books
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Woman's work in the field of medicine.
College of Midwifery (New York, N.Y.)Date: 1883- Pictures
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A monkey (dressed as a human being) giving birth to a baby monkey aided by a midwife and two attendants. Reproduction of an engraving.
Date: [1934]Reference: 16915i