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Midwifery Certificate: John Minson Galt

DateMay 25, 1768 (dated)

Artist/Maker F. Perry

MediumEtching and line engraving on laid paper

DimensionsFramed: 19" x 11 15/16"; Plate: 11 3/8" x 7 1/2"

Credit LineGift of Anne Galt Kirby Black and Eugene C. Black.

Object number1978-350

DescriptionCertificate reads as follows: "These are to Certify, that Mr. John Minson Galt Surgeon has deligently attended my Lectures on the Theory & Practice of Midwifery, & has also deliver' d & been present at a number of real Labours, by which he has had the opportunity of being fully Instructed in all the different branches & Operations of that Art, Witenss my hand this 25th day of May 1768." It is signed "Colin Mackenzie M.D. & 12 Courses Teacher of Midwifery in London" "F. Perry Sculp.t"
Label TextDr. John Minson Galt (1744-1808) practiced medicine and ran the apothocary in Williamsburg, Virginia. He studied medicine London where he earned this certificate in the art of midwifery.
MarkingsSigned by Colin MacKenzie, M.D.
ProvenanceFormerly owned by Major V. Lee Kirby amd Mary Ware Galt Kirby.