| Description Of Item | Illustration from the collection of Alexander Morison. Signed C [Charles] Gow. Reproduced in Morison’s 'Outlines of Lectures' (1848) plate 1.
'Eliza A: A little girl, aged six years, was admitted into Bethlehem Hospital on the 30th August, 1842, labouring under an attack of Mania, often weeks duration. The case is remarkable, as presenting well marked features of insanity at so early an age. The cause of the attack was stated to be inflammation of the brain, preceded by convulsions. When admitted into the hospital, her conduct was violent and mischievous, with incoherence of speech; occasionally, however, by strongly arresting her attention, a correct reply could be obtained. The first portrait was taken while in this state; a considerable improvement soon took place in her conduct and behaviour, and she began to pay attention to the directions of one of the patients who took charge of her; but still continued decidedly insane. She was ultimately discharged cured, in about two years time, at which time the second portrait was taken.' |