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The Cow Pock or Wonderful Effects of the New Innoculation! …, 1809
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The Cow Pock or Wonderful Effects of the New Innoculation! …, 1809
The Cow Pock or Wonderful Effects of the New Innoculation! Vide the publications of the anti-vaccine society, pub by H. Humphreys 1809 (hand coloured engraving)
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This hand-coloured engraving from 1809, titled "The Cow Pock or Wonderful Effects of the New Innoculation!" is a satirical cartoon by James Gillray. It depicts a chaotic scene in a doctor's waiting room during the era when smallpox was prevalent. The image showcases various elements related to vaccination and its consequences. In the foreground, we see two patients awaiting their turn for inoculation. One woman nervously clutches her hat while holding onto a pitchfork, perhaps indicating her fear and uncertainty about the procedure. A male patient sits nearby with an expression of discomfort on his face. The doctor, dressed in traditional attire, administers the vaccine using a syringe filled with cowpox material obtained from cows (hence the presence of a cow). This groundbreaking technique was developed by Edward Jenner to combat smallpox. Gillray's satire becomes apparent as he exaggerates some effects of vaccination. In one corner, we witness grotesque deformities resulting from unsuccessful treatments - an attempt to highlight potential risks associated with this new practice. Overall, this print offers insight into historical medical practices and public attitudes towards vaccination in the 19th century. It serves as both educational material and social commentary on society's apprehensions surrounding disease prevention methods at that time.
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