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Excised Knee Joint. A Round Musket Ball in the Inner Condyle of the Right Femur [Gardin
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Excised Knee Joint. A Round Musket Ball in the Inner Condyle of the Right Femur [Gardin
Excised Knee Joint. A Round Musket Ball in the Inner Condyle of the Right Femur [Gardiner Lewis, Company B, Nineteenth Indiana Volunteers], 1866-67
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American Civil War Ammunition Amputated Amputation Battle Of Gettysburg Bell Bell William Bell William H Bone Bullet Bullets Knee Knees Specimen William Bell William H William H Bell Wound Wounded Albumen Print Albumen Silver Print Femur Gunshot Wound
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This photo print, titled "Excised Knee Joint. A Round Musket Ball in the Inner Condyle of the Right Femur" takes us back to a significant chapter in American history - the Civil War. Captured by William H. Bell in 1866-67, this albumen silver print showcases a bone specimen that tells a story of pain and resilience. The image focuses on an amputated knee joint from Gardiner Lewis, a soldier belonging to Company B of the Nineteenth Indiana Volunteers. The round musket ball embedded within his right femur serves as a haunting reminder of the brutal warfare endured during battles like Gettysburg. Displayed against a simple backdrop, this photograph highlights not only the physical toll war took on soldiers but also its impact on medical science and advancements in weaponry. It is now part of esteemed institutions such as the Army Medical Museum and National Museum of Health and Medicine. Through Bell's lens, we are transported to an era where bullets flew through battlefields, leaving countless wounded bodies behind. This image invites reflection upon our country's past struggles while honoring those who sacrificed their limbs for freedom. As we gaze at this relic from another time, it reminds us that even amidst darkness and destruction, humanity perseveres with hope for healing and progress.
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