Bones of the ankle, and part of the foot and leg. Radiograph, 1900/1904.
- Date:
- 1900
- Reference:
- 38515i
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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 25.2 x 20.2 cm
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
Reference
Wellcome Collection 38515i
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
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