Tableau of a lithotomy : a representative's visit.
- Date:
- .196-?
- Audio
About this work
Description
This is a compilation of the two sides of a record. One side is a musical performance of Marin Marais' composition of a musical description of a surgical operation on the bladder ('Le tableau de l'operation de la taille'); the music accompanies a narration of the surgery itself. This is a modern interpretation of the original work created 250 years ago. The other side is entitled 'A Representative's Visit', a dramatised meeting between a general practitioner and a Norgine sales representation. The sleeve notes indicate that 'you can listen at your leisure'. Normacol is a laxative and the representation extolls its virtues.
Publication/Creation
.196-?
Physical description
1 sound disc (45 rpm vinyl record) (10 mins.)
Copyright note
Norgine Limited, 196?
Notes
The record is sponsored by Norgine Limited, suppliers of the following branded medicines; Enzypan, Muripsin and Normacol. Pack shots in colour and dosage are stated on the record sleeve.
There a few light scratches on the vinyl record.
This material can be requested for handling purposes but there is no listening equipment in the MISC department.
Creator/production credits
A Livingstone Recordings Limited Production. The recording was made by Carel Boomkamp (viola da gamba) and Denyse Gouarne (French harpischord). The photograph on the sleeve is courtesy of the Royal College of Surgeons and shows the instruments used by William Cheselden (an eighteenth century surgeon).
Language note
In English.
Type/Technique
Languages
Subjects
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores2235AMBy appointment Manual request