M0007869: Sir Henry Wellcome (1853-1936) and J. Baiz, his guide and interpreter

Previous title, replaced September 2020: Sir Henry Wellcome and J. Baiz, his guide

Photograph of Sir Henry Wellcome and J. Baiz, his guide and interpreter on horseback during their journey through Central America. In 1878, the 25 year-old Henry Wellcome set out on an expedition to explore the native Chinchona forests of Ecuador. The bark of Chinchona trees was the prime source of pure quinine, an extract used to treat malaria. Related images: L0076781

1941

1 photograph glass plate negative; 12 x 16.5 cm

Wellcome Collection holds a photographic print of the image: WA/PHO/Kel/B.1

Catalogue data comes from a combination of entries in the original glass plate registers, metadata created when the glass plates were digitised in the early 2000s and enhancements made by the cataloguer in 2020.

Please consult the digitised version as this item is fragile. Email library@wellcomecollection.org to request access to the physical item.