| Description Of Item | Press cuttings of an article published in The Medical Press and Circular on 24 October 1866 by Friedrich Oppert, predominantly about melanosis of the lung. He references studies done previously by people including Ludwig Traube, though he also describes his own experiences when describing the occurrences, symptoms and treatment for melanosis of the lung. Coal miners and their poor working conditions are referenced frequently. An illustration of a deceased coal miner’s lung is included. The article is printed over two sheets. It is missing earlier pages. From the collection of Thomas Laycock. |