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Portrait of Dr. William Osler by F. Vernon in Maude Abbott’s publication, 1939

Photograph of a grey engraving of a bust of William Osler, adult, right profile. He is wearing a jacket with a high-collared shirt and tie. He has an imposing moustache and short hair. To his left can be seen the inscription “F. Vernon – Paris MDCCCIII”. The bottom of the engraving reads “William Osler”.

Source: Maude E. Abbott, Classified and annoted bibliography of Sir William Osler, The Medical Museum, McGill University, Montreal, 1939.

Dr. William Osler (1849-1919), considered the father of modern medicine, was a great source of inspiration for Maude Abbott. She first met him in 1899 at John Hopkins University in Baltimore. He became her mentor and confidant. In 1939, Maude published this annotated bibliography of Dr. Osler’s publications.

This is a portrait of Dr. William Osler by F. Vernon in Maude E. Abbott, Classified and annoted bibliography of Sir William Osler, The Medical Museum, McGill University, Montreal, 1939.