Fashions of the day in medicine and science : a few more hints / by H. Strickland Constable.

  • Constable, H. Strickland (Henry Strickland), 1821-
Date:
1879
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Credit: Fashions of the day in medicine and science : a few more hints / by H. Strickland Constable. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by Royal College of Physicians, London. The original may be consulted at Royal College of Physicians, London.

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