Medical Historical Library

Ms Coll 67 - The Bert Hansen Collection of Medicine and Public Health in Popular Graphic Art

Bert Hansen CollectionThe Medical Historical Library announces the availability of Ms Coll 67 The Bert Hansen Collection of Medicine and Public Health in Popular Graphic Art, which includes over 1200 images and items produced between 1850 and 2010 with additional reference materials.
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