Gloucester smallpox epidemic, 1896: Henry Wicklin, aged 6 years, as a smallpox patient. Photograph by H.C.F., 1896.

  • H.C.F., of Gloucester, fl. between 1896 and 1901.
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[1896]
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590972i
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Negatives of the Gloucester smallpox epidemic
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Henry Wicklin, of 3 Dainty St., Gloucester, aged 6 years. Vaccinated May 18/96. Notified May 23, 96. Admitted to hospital May 23, 96. Discharged July 15, 96. Treated under Dr Brooks. This patient was washed and kept clean.

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[1896]

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1 photograph : photonegative, glass ; glass 10.6 x 8 cm + envelope

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Henry Wicklin 3 Dainty St: 6 years. Vac May 18/96. Notified May 23, 96. Admitted May 23, 96. Discharged July 15, 96. Treated under Dr Brooks. This patient was washed and kept clean. Lettering on envelope consists of handwritten description of patient, and printed letters "O.H.M.S." (On Her Majesty's Service)

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Wellcome Collection 590972i

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