Print of a barber-surgeon performing bloodletting
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Framed Print of Barber-Surgeon, Bloodletting
A barber-surgeon opens a vein in a woman's arm, another woman waits nearby with a bandage and a boy stands with a basin; a man seated at a table observes. In Europe in the 13th century a new type of craftsmen emerged in towns; the barber-surgeon. They cut hair, they pulled teeth and they performed simple operations such as amputations and setting broken bones and looking after soldiers during or after a battle. Barber-surgeons performed a technique for reconstructing the nose paving the way for the development of modern plastic surgery. The barber surgeon was one of the most common medical practitioners of medieval Europe. Traditionally barbers have a white and red striped pole outside their shop. In the Middle Ages, when many people were illiterate, barber-surgeons hung out a white and red pole to represent blood and bandages. Bloodletting (or blood-letting) is the withdrawal of often little quantities of blood from a patient to cure or prevent illness and disease. Bloodletting was based on an ancient system of medicine in which blood and other bodily fluid were considered to be "humors" the proper balance of which maintained health, but it often weakened sick patients. It was the most common medical practice performed by doctors from antiquity up to the late 19th century, a time span of almost 2, 000 years. © NLM / Science Source
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Medieval Medicine , Ancient Medical Practices , Historical Illustration , Barber Surgery , Bloodletting Technique , Barber Surgeon History , Humorism System Medicine , Quackery In Medicine , Medieval Doctor
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Step into the past with our framed prints, featuring 'Barber-Surgeon, Bloodletting' by NLM from ScienceSource. This piece offers a glimpse into the fascinating world of medical history, where ancient practices and procedures once shaped the art of healing. A powerful reminder of how far we've come, yet still connected to our roots in medicine.
Timeless scenes of a bygone era, these prints capture the intricate balance between healing and tradition. A barber-surgeon's skilled hands move with precision as they open a vein in a woman's arm, while another waits patiently nearby with bandages at the ready.
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 18.9cm (9.6" x 7.4")
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