Sinhala Palm- Sinhalese Astrologic Monthly Calendar, A.D. 1800

History of Medicine Division – NLM – NIH posted a photo:

Sinhala Palm- Sinhalese Astrologic Monthly Calendar, A.D. 1800

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)

Publication:
Bethesda, MD : U.S. National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, Health & Human Services, [2010]

Language(s):
English

Format:
Still image

Subject(s):
Medicine, Traditional Astrology,
Manuscripts, Medical, Sri Lanka

Genre(s):
Pictorial Works

Abstract:
Image of small box which contains a Sinhalese palm-leaf manuscript calendar (ca. 1800) from NLM’s MS S1 section. Pasted inside the box is a typewritten note describing its contents and identifying the donor, Dr. Casey Wood (1856-1942) of Chicago, a prominant Canadian ophthalmologist and collector. Dr. Wood’s introductory text gives a snapshot of activities and remedies best applied under a favorable horoscope.

Related Title(s):
Hidden treasure

Extent:
1 online resource (1 image)

NLM Unique ID:
101595210

NLM Image ID:
A033253

Permanent Link:
resource.nlm.nih.gov/101595210

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