Amoebiasis: microscopic view of a section through an ulcer in the colon. Drawing by P.H. Manson-Bahr, 1910.

  • Manson-Bahr, Philip H. (Philip Henry), Sir, 1881-1966.
Date:
1910
Reference:
570753i
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Publication/Creation

1910

Physical description

1 drawing : ink and wash ; image 14.1 x 12.3 cm

Lettering

Amoebic dysentery. Section through the base of an amoebic ulcer in the large intestine, showing large numbers of tissue-invading forms of Entamoeba histolytica and the characteristic tissue changes in the submucosa. Note the healthy appearance of the adjacent mucous membrane ; P.H. Bahr Lettering typewritten on label affixed to backing board, with pencilled annotations Lettering: signed by artist in lower left corner of image Additional lettering handwritten on verso: Philip Bahr fej(?)i 1910

Notes

This drawing is one of a collection of original drawings and photographs, by Sir Philip Henry Manson-Bahr and others, depicting microscopic images of the organisms and pathological findings associated with dysentery and other communicable diseases

Reference

Wellcome Collection 570753i

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