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X-Ray - Foot of Lamb
X-Ray - Foot of Lamb. Part of Box 165 Boswell Collection - X-Rays. Date: circa 1900
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This X-ray image, titled "Foot of Lamb," is a fascinating glimpse into the early days of medical imaging technology. Dating back to circa 1900, this X-ray is part of the Boswell Collection, Box 165, held at Mary Evans Prints Online. The image showcases a lamb's foot, with the intricate details of its bones clearly visible through the X-ray rays. X-rays were first discovered in 1895 by Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen, and their use in medical diagnosis quickly became widespread. The technology was initially met with awe and wonder, as it allowed doctors to peer inside the human body without invasive surgery. The ability to visualize bones and other internal structures opened up new possibilities for diagnosing and treating a wide range of conditions. The X-ray process involved placing the patient or object on a table, covering them with a thin layer of powdered barium sulfate, and exposing them to X-ray radiation. The resulting image was then captured on a photographic plate, producing a negative image that could be viewed through a special viewer or projected using a lantern slide. This X-ray of a lamb's foot offers a unique perspective on the history of medical imaging. It not only demonstrates the remarkable advancements in technology that allowed for such detailed images, but it also highlights the universal nature of the human desire to understand the inner workings of the body. Today, X-rays are an essential tool in modern medicine, and this historic image serves as a reminder of the remarkable progress that has been made in the field over the past century.
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