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A woman holding a rod encircled by a snake leads an invalid; representing medicine. Photomechanical reproduction of bas-relief by U.A. Ricci.
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Lettering: Phos Kai Elpis. The panel, Phos Kai Elpis of the American Institute of Pharmacy represents light and hope; the woman, symbolic of hope, leads the invalid toward light: ...
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Title: A woman holding a rod encircled by a snake leads an invalid; representing medicine. Photomechanical reproduction of bas-relief by U.A. Ricci.
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Lettering: Phos Kai Elpis.
The panel, Phos Kai Elpis of the American Institute of Pharmacy represents light and hope; the woman, symbolic of hope, leads the invalid toward light: .
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