Collection of dermatological illustrations and photographs

Collection

Identifier: MSS 2/360

Abstract

This collection consists of over 1800 illustrations, engravings, and photographs of skin conditions taken from various sources (journals and books) and pasted on black paper, often with a description on the verso. Also included in this collection are an incomplete set of the Stereoscopic Skin Clinic stereograph cards by Selden Irwin Rainforth, 1910; and various dermatological stereograph cards with descriptions from Albert Niesser's Stereoskopischer Medizinischer Atlas, 1894-1911.

Dermatological conditions represented include: acne, dermatitis, eczema, epithelioma, lichen planus, lupus, pellagra, psoriasis, scabies, syphilis, and variola.

The compiler of this collection is unknown.

Dates

Creation: circa 1895-1922

Conditions Governing Access

Access to this collection is restricted due to the presence of sensitive materials. Contact the library for more information.

Full Extent

3.6 Linear feet (5 document boxes, 2 photograph boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The collection was found during the Archives survey in 2015. A note on the box read: "From Mutter Museum record: Stereoscopic skin clinic by Selden Irwin Rainforth, 1910; 'Specimen no. HMP - Box 50'. Not cataloged. Shelved at Cage 6/30/4/3 in a large brown pamphlet box. Illustrations from various sources mounted on black paper." Accession record not found (7/21/09); no title, etc. inside or on outside of box.