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A female figure representing science trimming the lamp of life. Engraving by A. R. Freebairn, 1849, after W. Wyon.
Wellcome Collection

A female figure representing science trimming the lamp of life. Engraving by A. R. Freebairn, 1849, after W. Wyon.

William Wyon · 1849

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Lettering: Science trimming the lamp of life. Engraved by Freebairn (by the anaglyptograph) from the medal (the Brodie testimonial) by William Wyon, R.A.

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