Bones of the hand of Sergeant Mather, possibly of 2nd Middlesex Regiment, showing tuberculous disease of the wrist. Radiograph, 1900/1904.
- Date:
- 1900
- Reference:
- 38510i
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L.J. Ramsey, 'Bullet wounds and X-rays in Britain's little wars', Journal of the Society for Army Historical Research, 1982, 60, issue 242, pp. 91-102, states that "The conflict in South Africa did appear to mark a turning point [in the use of X-rays in medicine]" (p. 101)
Publication/Creation
1900
Physical description
1 photograph : photoprint, radiograph ; sheet 22 x 18.1 cm
Lettering
Sergeant Mather. Tuberculous disease of wrist. Time 30 secs
Lettering in ink on verso, with name Sergeant Mather crossed through
Notes
One of a set of seven radiographs of Major William Scott-Moncrieff and others wounded at the battle of Spion Kop, 24 January 1900, or in other conflicts in the South African (Boer) Wars
Reference
Wellcome Collection 38510i
Creator/production credits
Possibly by Lt. F. Bruce, who is mentioned by Ramsey as a radiographer in the siege of Ladysmith, 1 November - 28 February 1900
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Location Status Access Closed stores