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Swallowing a knife (engraving)
5223934 Swallowing a knife (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Swallowing a knife. Illustration for The Family Doctor and Peoples Medical Adviser, 29 January 1887.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 22592250
© Look and Learn / Bridgeman Images
Advise Gastronomy Knife Patient Popular Recovery Removal Swallowed Swallowing
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This engraving, titled "Swallowing a knife" takes us back to the 19th century, offering a glimpse into the intriguing world of medicine and human resilience. The image showcases an English School's artistic interpretation of a remarkable event that occurred in history. The scene depicts a patient bravely swallowing a knife while surrounded by concerned family members and their trusted doctor. This illustration originally appeared in The Family Doctor and Peoples Medical Adviser on January 29,1887, serving as both educational material and entertainment for readers at the time. The artwork highlights the intersection between popular fascination with gastronomy and medical advancements during this era. It invites viewers to ponder the incredible recovery process after such an extraordinary act. One can't help but marvel at the courage displayed by both patient and physician alike. As we gaze upon this print from Bridgeman Images' private collection, it serves as a reminder of how far medical science has progressed since then. It also sparks curiosity about historical practices surrounding health issues that may seem peculiar or even dangerous today. This thought-provoking piece encapsulates not only our fascination with history but also our enduring interest in understanding how humans have navigated challenges related to their well-being throughout time.
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