Historical Midwifery Documents

A collection of old texts discussing midwifery practices, childbirth methods, and critiques of medical instruments, featuring original handwritten-style fonts.

Den The Hague, Kloot, Isaac van der, Huchtenburg, Jan van, Northern Netherlands, Wandelaar, Jan, Battle of Hoghstedt, Delivered on 13 August 1704, Battle of Höchstädt, 1704, The Hague, verso - stamped, Sheet printed with text on both sides, an engraved initial O and a cartouche with an image of the Battle of Höchstädt, near Blenheim, in Bavaria on 13 August 1704. Victory of the allied troops under the Duke of Marlborough and the Prince of Savoy over the French and Bavarian troops. Sheet (Pages 29-30) from the first part of: Jean du Mont, Oorlogskundige beschryving van de veldstrijden en besiegen, der drie ... wydverfamde krygsoversten... den Prins Eugene van Savoye, den ... Duke of Marlborough, en the Prince of Orange and Nassau-Friesland, in the edition of 1729. This first part is devoted to the deeds of Eugenius, Prince of Savoy., print, book illustration, prints, foreign history, height 165 mm, width 205 mm, height 520 mm, width 306 mm, 1690-04-14 - 1759-03-26, print maker, printmak
Den The Hague, Kloot, Isaac van der, Huchtenburg, Jan van, Northern Netherlands, Wandelaar, Jan, Battle of Hoghstedt, Delivered on 13 August 1704, Battle of Höchstädt, 1704, The Hague, verso - stamped, Sheet printed with text on both sides, an engraved initial O and a cartouche with an image of the Battle of Höchstädt, near Blenheim, in Bavaria on 13 August 1704. Victory of the allied troops under the Duke of Marlborough and the Prince of Savoy over the French and Bavarian troops. Sheet (Pages 29-30) from the first part of: Jean du Mont, Oorlogskundige beschryving van de veldstrijden en besiegen, der drie ... wydverfamde krygsoversten... den Prins Eugene van Savoye, den ... Duke of Marlborough, en the Prince of Orange and Nassau-Friesland, in the edition of 1729. This first part is devoted to the deeds of Eugenius, Prince of Savoy., print, book illustration, prints, foreign history, height 165 mm, width 205 mm, height 520 mm, width 306 mm, 1690-04-14 - 1759-03-26, print maker, printmak
56 assets in this story
6145-29249170
A letter to the author of a letter to a young lady
6145-29294077
A small tract on the formation of the foetus, and the practice of midwifery
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An answer to a late pamphlet intituled A letter to Dr. Smellie; shewing the impropriety of his new invented wooden forceps / William Smellie
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An answer to a late pamphlet intituled A letter to Dr. Smellie; shewing the impropriety of his new invented wooden forceps / William Smellie
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An answer to a late pamphlet intituled A letter to Dr. Smellie; shewing the impropriety of his new invented wooden forceps / William Smellie
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Den The Hague, Kloot, Isaac van der, Huchtenburg, Jan van, Northern Netherlands, Wandelaar, Jan, Battle of Hoghstedt, Delivered on 13 August 1704, Battle of Höchstädt, 1704, The Hague, verso - stamped, Sheet printed with text on both sides, an engraved initial O and a cartouche with an image of the Battle of Höchstädt, near Blenheim, in Bavaria on 13 August 1704. Victory of the allied troops under the Duke of Marlborough and the Prince of Savoy over the French and Bavarian troops. Sheet (Pages 29-30) from the first part of: Jean du Mont, Oorlogskundige beschryving van de veldstrijden en besiegen, der drie ... wydverfamde krygsoversten... den Prins Eugene van Savoye, den ... Duke of Marlborough, en the Prince of Orange and Nassau-Friesland, in the edition of 1729. This first part is devoted to the deeds of Eugenius, Prince of Savoy., print, book illustration, prints, foreign history, height 165 mm, width 205 mm, height 520 mm, width 306 mm, 1690-04-14 - 1759-03-26, print maker, printmak
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An answer to a late pamphlet intituled A letter to Dr. Smellie; shewing the impropriety of his new invented wooden forceps / William Smellie
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S. Burroughs citizenship item, Chemist & Druggist 1890
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A short description of the bones...
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C. N. Le Cat, "Concerning the foramen ovale", from Philosophical transactions, 1747
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Document, 1779-10-25, D.S., M. Weare, president, John Langdon, speaker. Countersigned by E. Thompson, secretary. Printed form filled in. Endorsed. 1 page. Fo
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A small tract on the formation of the foetus, and the practice of midwifery
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Advert for Superior Worm Cake, Affidavit for Lambier health
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A second letter to Dr. Smelle sic, and an answer to his pupil, confirming the impropriety of his wooden forceps ; as also of his method of teaching and practising midwifery / William Douglas
6145-29267360
A small tract on the formation of the foetus, and the practice of midwifery
6145-29256660
An answer to a late pamphlet intituled A letter to Dr. Smellie; shewing the impropriety of his new invented wooden forceps / William Smellie
6145-29297784
A small tract on the formation of the foetus, and the practice of midwifery
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A small tract on the formation of the foetus, and the practice of midwifery
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A course of lectures on midwifery / Christopher Kelly
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A small tract on the formation of the foetus, and the practice of midwifery
6145-29294359
A second letter to Dr. Smelle sic, and an answer to his pupil, confirming the impropriety of his wooden forceps ; as also of his method of teaching and practising midwifery / William Douglas
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A vindication of man-midwifery, being the answer of Dr. Pocus, Dr. Maulus, and Dr. Barebones and others, their brethren, who, like legion, are many, to the Petition of the unborn babes, etc. In a letter to the President and Censors, and the elect of the College of Physicians, London
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Smallpox: Maitland: 1722
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A letter to Dr. Smelle sic shewing the impropriety of his new-invented wooden forceps; as also the absurdity of his method of teaching and practising midwifry / By William Douglas ...
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Travels through the interior parts of North-America...
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Skirmish at Triune. Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs , pp/liljmem. McCoy, Isaac, approximately 1842, -Associated objects, United States, Army, Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment, 9th (1861-1865), People, United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Campaigns & battles, Tennessee.
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Skirmish at Triune | Library of Congress
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A small tract on the formation of the foetus, and the practice of midwifery
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A letter to the author of a letter to a young lady
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Paage from 'A Scholler in Oxford' R. Watkins}
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Dolabra. Original caption: From " A Dictionary of Roman and Greek Antiquities" by Anthony Rich. London, 1901 Copy 2. P. 246.
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Bajulus. Original caption: From " A Dictionary of Roman and Greek Antiquities" by Anthony Rich. London, 1901 Copy 2. P. 73.
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A letter to Dr. Smelle sic shewing the impropriety of his new-invented wooden forceps; as also the absurdity of his method of teaching and practising midwifry / By William Douglas ...
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Birth-place of Benedict Arnold. Prints. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection. Arnold, Benedict, 1741-1801 , Homes and haunts
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Yearbook 2, Notebook 2, January 1834 Nasal Profiles, Two Illustrations for the article Physiogożonia, conjectures touching the nose. View of Alexandria, Illustration for Alexandre in: Families museum, evening reading. T. 1. (Year 1 and 2) Paris, 1833 1834. unknown
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Ascia. Original caption: From " A Dictionary of Roman and Greek Antiquities" by Anthony Rich. London, 1901 Copy 2. P. 61.
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An account of amputating the thigh at the upper articulation.
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The field and garden vegetables of America Boston Crosby and Nichols 1863 vegetables United States Congress varieties vegetable gardening, The page features a written excerpt discussing the German Yellow Mangel Wurzel, a root vegetable with a long, cylindrical shape. It describes its growth conditions, highlighting a preference for soil that allows deep rooting. The text contrasts the German variety with the Dwarf Blood and Early Half Long Blood types, detailing their characteristics and uses. Additionally, the entry notes the process of cultivation and the suitability of these varieties for different agricultural practices, emphasizing their utility and productivity in farming contexts. The page is part of a larger discussion on diet and agriculture.
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Dens, Dentale. Original caption: From " A Dictionary of Roman and Greek Antiquities" by Anthony Rich. London, 1901 Copy 2. P. 237.
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Libella, Libellus. Original caption: From " A Dictionary of Roman and Greek Antiquities" by Anthony Rich. London, 1901 Copy 2. P. 379.
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Scalprum. Original caption: From " A Dictionary of Roman and Greek Antiquities" by Anthony Rich. London, 1901 Copy 2. P. 578.
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Winning of the West manuscript, 1889, 1889, Northwest, Old, History, .7 linear foot (1 volume)
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Text to accompany illustration of a birthing chair
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The modern library of the world's greatest modern classics text. Advertisements. 1923-04-28. General Research Division. American literature
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Page of text from Matthew Baillie, "A Series of Engravings"
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Torcular. Original caption: From " A Dictionary of Roman and Greek Antiquities" by Anthony Rich. London, 1901 Copy 2. P. 674.
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A sight I never want to see again, p. 61. London, Jack, 1876-1916. text. Photographs. 1903. General Research Division. Poor , England , London
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Norma, Nudus. Original caption: From " A Dictionary of Roman and Greek Antiquities" by Anthony Rich. London, 1901 Copy 2. P. 447.
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Rotterdam, Wijnhoven-Hendriksen, Theodorus Johannes, Regulations for the Steamboat Game, Rules for the Steamboat Game, ca. 1823-1829, verso - stamped, Text sheet with the rules for the board game called Steamboat Game. At the bottom an overview of the rates. Part of a group of children's and board games printed in the period ca. 1750-1850., text sheet, prints, Frederik Muller Historieplaten, height 228 mm, width 188 mm, Dutch, printer, 1823 - 1829, paper, letterpress printing, letterpress
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Proclamation for the arrest of Thomas Percy, 5th November 1605 SP14/73/67 Our Education Document of the Month for November is this proclamation (royal demand) made after the Gunpowder Plot was discovered, seeking the arrest of Thomas Percy. This document is used as source three in our Gunpowder Plot lesson where a transcript and translation can be found.
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Pala. Original caption: From " A Dictionary of Roman and Greek Antiquities" by Anthony Rich. London, 1901 Copy 2. p. 464.
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Lafayette Exhibition In Paris -- When the British and Lafayette were friends an appeal for funds was made in England in aid of the Frenchmen who suffered in the French Revolution. Those funds subscribed were to be handed to General Lafayette in Paris. A photograph of the Appeal which is being shown at the Lafayette Exhibition held at the Orangerie, Paris. August 06, 1934.
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Tomb of a female stranger, Alexandria, Virginia , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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The Gettysburg Address - delivered by President Abraham Lincoln on November 19, 1863
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Mrs. M. E. C. Smith verso.. Culp, Daniel Wallace. Portraits. 1902. Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Manuscripts, Archives and Rare Books Division. African Americans , New York (N. Y.), African American educators
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Close up of verses of Genesis in Holy Bible.