Object Record
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Metadata
Title |
College of Physicians |
Object Name |
Engraving |
Object ID |
FA 2000.001.199 |
Description |
An engraving published by John Bowles in 1724 with the following inscription: 'This Colledge belongs to the Society of Physicians, who were constituted a Body Corporate in K. Hen: 8th's time, & have since had sever.l Acts of Parliamt. in their Favour. For the safety of the Subject & encouragemnt. to the Science of Physick, none can practice Physick within the City or 7 Miles thereof, without a Licence under the Seal of this Colledge; They have Authority to search Apothecarys Shops, to see if their Drugs are good & Compositions well made up. They can make By Laws for their own Governmnt. & can impose a Fine or Imprisonmt. on Quacks or other Offenders. On 2 Days of the Week Fellows of this Colledge in their turns sit in the Publick Hall where great Numbrs. of Poor resort to them & are direct'd gratis in what manner to prepare things easy & proper for their Cure, at their own Houses, & as for those Medecines wch/ require more Art in makng. up, they re directd. to the Dispensary belong. to this Colledge, where the best Preparations are Dispensd. to them at low Prices.' |
Artist |
Bowles, John (1701?-1779) |
Date |
1724 |
Material |
Paper, Ink |
Medium |
Engraving |
Collection |
Fisher Collection |
Search Terms |
Education Engraving Medicine Medical Care Physicians Physicians--Societies, etc. Eighteenth century |