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Bell, Charles Milton, 1848-1893 Successful intermediate excision of the head, neck and trochanters of the right femur.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.01.0032 Author/Creator: Bell, Charles Milton, 1848-1893 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Photograph Date: circa 1867 Pagination: 1 albumen : b&w ; 35.5 x 27.8 cm. Order a Copy

One undated photograph entitled, "Successful intermediate excision of the head, neck and trochanters of the right femur," tatken by Charles Milton Bell. Image is of Private Hugh Wright of New Jersey. Printed description on verso describes Wright's medical condition and the operation he underwent.

Wright, Hugh, fl. 1864-1868
Otis, George A., fl. 1820-1867

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