Queen Victoria. Photograph.

1 photograph : photoprint ; sight 28.4 x 23.2 cm

Victoria Rg Sept: 10. 1871. Typed label stuck on backing: "Lord Lister, P.C., O.M., F.R.S., F.R.C.S. 1827-1912. Surgeon in ordinary to H.M. Queen Victoria. This photograph was presented to Lord Lister in 1871, following his operation upon Her Majesty for an abscess in the arm-pit. She afterwards complimented him on 'a most disagreeable duty most agreeably performed'. ... This photograph became the property of Lord Lister's nieces, and was sold by auction on the death of Miss Edith M. Lister of Leytonstone, 1950."

Wellcome Collection 45845i