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Robert Short, who had a bladder-stone removed which was eight inches in circumference. Engraving.
Wellcome Collection

Robert Short, who had a bladder-stone removed which was eight inches in circumference. Engraving.

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Wellcome Collection

Lettering: This stone was extracted by Mr Samll Sharp in Guy's Hospital from Robert Short the 12th day of October 1739 in the 16th year of his age and obtain'd a perfect cure

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