Certificate in "Theory and Practice of Physic": Dr. John Minson Galt
DateMay 2, 1767 (dated)
Artist/Maker
William Briand
Artist/Maker
H. Roberts
OriginEngland, London
MediumLine engraving and etching on laid paper; iron gall ink
DimensionsFramed: 17" x 11 3/8"; Plate: 12 3/8" x 9 1/2"
Credit LineGift of Anne Galt Kirby Black and Eugene C. Black.
Object number1978-352
DescriptionCertificate reads: "These are to Certifye/ That Mr. John Minson Galt/ has diligently attended a Course of Lectures on the Theory & Practice of Physick, by which means he has had an Opportunity of being made Acquainted with the Principles of the Science of Medicine, and instructed in the Knowledge and Cure of Diseases/ Witness My Hand/ May 2 1767/ Hugh Smith M.D./ W.m Briard Invent./ H. Roberts Sculpt."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 for studying "the Theory and Practice of Physick" with Dr. Hugh Smith in London. Certificate (see title). The certificate is decorated with a head at the top. Below are figures of a skeleton, a girl holding a snake and a Putti.Mark(s)Certificate is signed by Hugh Smith, M.D.ProvenanceFormerly owned by Major V. Lee Kirby and Mary Ware Galt Kirby.
