Photograph - X-ray, X-Ray of a boys hand, c1896, c1896

Historical information

X-ray experiments were conducted at the Ballarat School of Mines in July 1896, with a public demonstration on 22 July 1896. J.M. Sutherland pioneered works on X-rays in Australia by conducting displays in Ballarat in 1896.

Physical description

Photograph of an X-ray of a four year old boy's diseased second finger, mounted on card.

Inscriptions & markings

"Boy 4 yrs old diseased 2nd finger"

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