House Call Collection

And How Are We Feeling Today? English cartoon, 1945, by Sir Bernard Partridge depicting the doctors Churchill
CARTOON: BIG THREE, 1945. And How Are We Feeling Today? English cartoon, 1945, by Sir Bernard Partridge depicting the doctors Churchill, Roosevelt, and Stalin

Sending for the Doctor, 1880 (oil on canvas)
5054391 Sending for the Doctor, 1880 (oil on canvas) by Krohg, Christian (1852-1925); 175x190 cm; Trondheim Kunstmuseum, Norway; (add.info.: Legen hentes ( Bud etter doktoren)); Photo © O

The Fishmongers Call (w / c on paper)
STC400544 The Fishmongers Call (w/c on paper) by Roberts, Henry Benjamin (1831-1915); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Doctors Bag, 1967 (screen print)
3036101 Doctors Bag, 1967 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage illustration of a doctors bag with medical items used for house calls; screen print)

Dr. Elisha Perkins using a quack metallic tractor. Cartoon by James Gillray, late 18th century
GILLRAY CARTOON: QUACK. Dr. Elisha Perkins using a quack metallic tractor. Cartoon by James Gillray, late 18th century

VISIT THE SICK, 1877. A physician making a home visit to a sick patient. American lithograph, 1877

MEDIEVAL SYPHILIS, 1497. A doctor inspects the urine sample of a female patient with syphilis while his colleague applies a salve to a similarly-infected male patient. Woodcut, 1497

Oh Doctor, I m Sure I m Consumptive. Lithograph by Honore Daumier, 1847
DAUMIER: DOCTOR CARTOON. Oh Doctor, I m Sure I m Consumptive. Lithograph by Honore Daumier, 1847

A physician prescribing venesection. Woodcut, 1540, by Hans Weiditz
BLOODLETTING, 1540. A physician prescribing venesection. Woodcut, 1540, by Hans Weiditz

Steel engraving after a painting by Jacob Torenvliet (1641-1719)
DOCTOR AND PATIENT. Steel engraving after a painting by Jacob Torenvliet (1641-1719)

The Consultation. Woodcut from the title page of Panthaleos Pillularium, Pavia, Italy, 1516
DOCTOR AND PATIENT, 1516. The Consultation. Woodcut from the title page of Panthaleos Pillularium, Pavia, Italy, 1516

A surgeon trephining the skull of a patient at home. Line engraving after a 16th century woodcut
TREPHINING, 16th CENTURY. A surgeon trephining the skull of a patient at home. Line engraving after a 16th century woodcut

U. S. Army surgeon William Beaumont (1785-1853) performing his experiments on gastric juices on his patient Alexis St
WILLIAM BEAUMONT. U.S. Army surgeon William Beaumont (1785-1853) performing his experiments on gastric juices on his patient Alexis St. Martin in the 1820s. After a painting

A physician taking a pulse. Line engraving, American, 1888
DOCTOR: HOUSE CALL, 1888. A physician taking a pulse. Line engraving, American, 1888

A physician ministereing to a patient. Woodcut, 1531, by Hans Weiditz
PHYSICIAN AND PATIENT, 1531. A physician ministereing to a patient. Woodcut, 1531, by Hans Weiditz

The Physicians Visit and a Consultation with the Apothecary: woodcut from a Spanish translation of Bartholomaeus
PHYSICAN & PATIENT, 1494. The Physicians Visit and a Consultation with the Apothecary: woodcut from a Spanish translation of Bartholomaeus Anglicus De proprietatibus rerum, published at Toulouse, 1494

Vaccinating the baby. Wood engraving, 1870
VACCINATION, 1870. Vaccinating the baby. Wood engraving, 1870

Wood engraving, American, c1835
THE PHYSICIAN, 1835. Wood engraving, American, c1835

Wood engraving, American, c1840
DOCTOR: HOUSECALL, 1840. Wood engraving, American, c1840

A doctor inoculating a baby. Wood engraving, American, 1870
VACCINATION, 1870. A doctor inoculating a baby. Wood engraving, American, 1870

Wood engraving, American, 1869, after a drawing by Alfred R. Waud
THE COUNTRY DOCTOR, 1869. Wood engraving, American, 1869, after a drawing by Alfred R. Waud

The First Vaccination by Edward Jenner, 14 May 1796. Photogravure, late 19th century
JENNERs FIRST VACCINATION. The First Vaccination by Edward Jenner, 14 May 1796. Photogravure, late 19th century, after a painting by Georges Gaston Melingue (1840-1914)

A physician ministering to a patient. Woodcut, 1531, by Hans Weiditz
PHYSICIAN, 1531. A physician ministering to a patient. Woodcut, 1531, by Hans Weiditz

The death of King Henry II of France in 1559, with the physicians Ambroise Par
HENRY II OF FRANCE, 1559. The death of King Henry II of France in 1559, with the physicians Ambroise Par

The First Vaccination by Doctor Jenner, 14 May 1796. Photogravure, late 19th century
EDWARD JENNER (1749-1823). The First Vaccination by Doctor Jenner, 14 May 1796. Photogravure, late 19th century, after a painting by Georges Gaston Melingue (1840-1914)

(1785-1853). American surgeon. With his patient, Alexis St. Martin. Oil on canvas, 1822
WILLIAM BEAUMONT (1785-1853). American surgeon. With his patient, Alexis St. Martin. Oil on canvas, 1822

A doctor inspects the urine sample of a female patient with syphilis while his colleague applies a salve to a
MEDIEVAL SYPHILIS, 1497. A doctor inspects the urine sample of a female patient with syphilis while his colleague applies a salve to a similarly-infected male patient. Woodcut, 1497

Doctor: Housecall, 1860S
DOCTOR: HOUSECALL, 1860s. American engraving, 1864

A physician supervising a blood transfusion. Engraving, late 19th century
BLOOD TRANSFUSION. A physician supervising a blood transfusion. Engraving, late 19th century

A physician taking a pulse. Line engraving, 1888
DOCTOR: HOUSE CALL, 1888. A physician taking a pulse. Line engraving, 1888

GEORGE WASHINGTON (1732-1799). 1st President of the United States. George Washington on his deathbed. Engraving, early 19th century

HOME MEDICINE, c1920. Silent film still, circa 1920

HOME MEDICINE, 1924. Betty Blythe and Lou Tellegen in a scene from The Breath of Scandal, 1924

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"House Call: A Journey Through Medical History" Step back in time as we explore the fascinating world of house calls and medical practices throughout history. From ancient times to modern days, doctors have been making their rounds, bringing healing and hope to patients in need. In 1497, a doctor delicately inspects a urine sample of a female patient, trying to diagnose the mysterious ailment that plagues her. This glimpse into medieval medicine reminds us of how far we've come in understanding and treating diseases. Fast forward to the late 18th century when Dr. Elisha Perkins uses a quack metallic tractor, depicted humorously by James Gillray in his cartoon. Although such methods may seem absurd today, they were once believed to possess miraculous healing powers. The concept of house calls has always held an air of importance and care. In an American lithograph from 1877, we witness a physician diligently visiting a sick patient at home. This image captures the essence of personalized healthcare before hospitals became the primary setting for medical treatment. Moving ahead to more recent times, Sir Bernard Partridge's English cartoon from 1945 portrays iconic leaders Churchill, Roosevelt, and Stalin as doctors discussing global affairs after their meeting at Yalta. It serves as a reminder that even amidst political negotiations, health concerns are never far behind. Honore Daumier's lithograph from 1847 adds a touch of humor with its portrayal of an anxious patient convinced they are consumptive. The doctor listens attentively while reassuring them with expert knowledge and bedside manner—a timeless scene that still resonates today. As technology advanced over centuries so did medical tools like the "Doctors Bag, " showcased through screen print artistry in 1967. These portable kits contained essential instruments needed for house calls—symbolizing convenience and efficiency during those crucial visits.