M0003622EA: Leper with warning bell, 15th century / M0003622EB: Reproduction of a drawing of the old Hospital of St. Bartholomew, Oxford.
- Date:
- 2 October 1933
- Reference:
- WT/D/1/20/1/29/90
- Part of:
- Wellcome Trust Corporate Archive
- Archives and manuscripts
- Online
Collection contents
About this work
Also known as
Previous title, replaced May 2020: Leper with warning bell, 15th century
Description
Photograph of two images. The top image is of an illustration found in a manuscript of an individual with leprosy, with a warning bell, dated circa 15th century. The bottom image is of a drawing of the old Hospital of St. Bartholomew, Oxford. The hospital was founded by King Henry I in 1126 for those infected with leprosy and could accomodate up to twelve patients.
Publication/Creation
2 October 1933
Physical description
2 photographs on 1 plate glass plate negative; 12 x 16 cm
Notes
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 2021.
Terms of use
Please consult the digitised version as this item is fragile. Email library@wellcomecollection.org to request access to the physical item.
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed storesBy appointment Manual request