Hygeian Illustrations, No. 3: Downfall of the Colleges of Discord, A.D. 1846

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Hygeian Illustrations, No. 3: Downfall of the Colleges of Discord, A.D. 1846

1846

Artist/maker unknown, British Made for British College of Health, New Road, London

In this melee, the broom of the Hygeian Hercules sweeps away the licensed doctors and surgeons (the "Guinea Trade"), and their fees, diplomas, and "license to kill." The Hygeian System's headquarters, the British College of Health, stands firmly on the "Rock of Truth" (at right).

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Object Details

Titles:

Hygeian Illustrations, No. 3: Downfall of the Colleges of Discord, A.D. 1846

Date:

1846

Artists:

Artist/maker unknown, British Made for British College of Health, New Road, London

Medium:

Hand-colored lithograph

Dimensions:

Image (with border): 14 5/8 x 20 7/8 inches (37.1 x 53 cm) Sheet: 20 3/8 x 25 1/2 inches (51.8 x 64.8 cm)

Classification:

Prints

Credit Line:

The William H. Helfand Collection, 2004

Accession Number:

2004-99-22

Geography:

Made in England, Europe

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