The workes of that famous chirurgion Ambrose Parey, 1634

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Title

The workes of that famous chirurgion Ambrose Parey, 1634

Date

1634

Description

Ambroise Paré
(c. 1510–1590)

Suturing a cheek wound. To reduce scarring and guide even stitches, Paré recommended that a cloth be cut into the pattern shown, soaked in medicine, and applied to the skin.

Identifier

5.7.03.1

Rights

Courtesy of the H. Winnett Orr Collection, on loan from the American College of Surgeons

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