Illustration - Series I.1, Excision of a second branchial cyst
Maker
Eric Prentice Anchor Thake (b.1904, d.1982)
Date
Circa 1960
Description
Part of a set of four. These beautiful illustrations show the surgical treatment of first and second branchial cleft anomalies.
‘Series I–1’ demonstrates the excision of a second branchial cyst, which usually presents in babies or young adults.
The illustrations are a classic product of their time, being expertly done by Eric Thake (1904–1982), printmaker, photographer and official war artist, in around 1960. They are not only beautifully drawn, but also demonstrate a style of surgery very close to formal dissection. This is in stark contrast to current principles of surgery, where we strive to be minimally invasive, avoiding formal dissections unless absolutely necessary. They are also a mirror to Peter Jones (1922–1995) who commissioned the drawings. Peter had both English and American fellowships of surgery and in 1960 was the first person to obtain the Australian fellowship in paediatric surgery. During his illustrious career he was on the council of the Royal Australian College of Surgeons (1987–95) and the Medical Defence Association of Victoria (1974–88), and was president of the Australian Association of Surgeons (1983–86). He was a legendary medical historian and a great raconteur, but will be remembered primarily as the author of the first three editions of what is now commonly called Jones’ clinical paediatric surgery, the ‘bible’ for medical students about surgical problems in childhood.
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Object detail
usage notations/maker's mark ▫ in pencil on paper overlay: 'COPPER', '3/4', 'OSE JONES 6' ▫ .2
usage notations/maker's mark ▫ in pencil on paper overlay: 'COPPER', '3/4', 'VV', 'C', 'OSE JONES 7' ▫ .3
usage notations/maker's mark ▫ in pencil on paper overlay: 'COPPER', '3/4' 'CN IX', 'CN XII', 'LINGUAL ARTERY', 'DIGASTRIC M.', 'retain fine dot.', 'OSE JONES 8' ▫ .4
usage notations/maker's mark ▫ in biro on paper overlays, in red: 'TOP' ▫ each
usage notations/maker's mark ▫ in Letraset on film overlay: 'JV', 'C' ▫ .3
usage notations/maker's mark ▫ in Letraset on film overlay: 'CN IX', 'CN XII', 'LINGUAL ARTERY', 'DIGASTRIC M.' ▫ .4
name/inscriptions ▫ in black ink on artist board, at lr cnr: 'series I . 1' ▫ .1
name/inscriptions ▫ in black ink on artist board, at lr cnr: 'series I . 2' ▫ .2
name/inscriptions ▫ in black ink on artist board, at lr cnr: 'series I . 3' ▫ .3
name/inscriptions ▫ in black ink on artist board, at lr cnr: 'series I . 4' ▫ .4
usage notations/maker's mark ▫ verso, in maker pen: 'S4254-6', 'S4254-7', 'S4254-8', 'S4254-9' ▫ each, sequentially
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