Stinking hellebore (Helleborus foetidus) with an associated beetle and its anatomical segments. Coloured etching, c. 1831.

Date:
1 July 1831
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24208i
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Stinking hellebore was formerly used as a dangerous cathartic and veterinary medicine

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London : J. Curtis, 1 July 1831.

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1 print : etching, with watercolour and gum arabic ; platemark 20.1 x 11.7 cm

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Wellcome Collection 24208i

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