The Plague 18th-Century Woodcut

A contemporary woodcut depicts the disposal of bodies during an 18th-century plague. The gravedigger is shown smoking a pipe in the belief that it will ward off infection. (Photo by Michael Nicholson/Corbis via Getty Images)
A contemporary woodcut depicts the disposal of bodies during an 18th-century plague. The gravedigger is shown smoking a pipe in the belief that it will ward off infection. (Photo by Michael Nicholson/Corbis via Getty Images)
The Plague 18th-Century Woodcut
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Credit:
Michael Nicholson / Contributor
Editorial #:
526913856
Collection:
Corbis Historical
Date created:
01 January, 1900
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Corbis Historical
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3131 x 2059 px (26.51 x 17.43 cm) - 300 dpi - 4 MB