Historical Indulgences

ca. 1860-1880, [portrait of a gentleman after amputation]

via Flesh World, “Masterpieces of Medical Photography”

• July 24 2011 | 488 Notes - Read More →
• Tags: vintagecivil warinjurymedicalemotiveemotionstuesday johnsonhistorical indulgences

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