Glass and Metal Physician's Automobile Emblem, between 1924-1952
Abstract
A physician's emblem made of metal and stained glass designed to attach to an automobile. There is a circular metal plate with a metal strip with a wing nut for attachment on the back side. On the outside circle of the seal are eight alternating pieces of green and white glass attached to the metal plate. On the interior circle striped red glass with a metal design of the rod of Asclepius and the letters M and D. The seal belonged to Dr. Arthur L. Esserman (born 1898) who was an intern at Children's Hospital in Denver, Colorado from 1924 to 1926 and practiced pediatric medicine in Denver from 1926 until his death in 1952. Dr. Esserman initiated one of Denver's first medical buildings.
Dates
- between 1924-1952
Digital Repository
Glass and Metal Physician's Automobile Emblem
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Extent
1 Items (seal) ; 12 x 9 centimeters
Scope and Contents
This series contains a medical bag, instruments, a prescription blank, and leather notebooks with symptoms and treatments from Dr. Esserman's practice from 1924 to 1952.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Poor Metal --Glass
Provenance
Originally belonged to Dr. Arthur L. Esserman and was donated by his son Paul Esserman.
General
Title supplied by archivist.
Drawing Number
12 x 9 centimeters
Inscription and Marks
Cut out in metal: ''73346''
Creator
- From the Collection: Esserman, Arthur, 1898-1952 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository