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Distinguished cabinet card albumen photo of William Osler, signed by him upon the lower border, ''Ever yours / Wm Osler / 10-20-[18]99''. Considered the Father of Modern Medicine, Osler's pioneering work anchored the emerging field of diagnostic medicine in the 19th century and helped to establish medical schools, including Johns Hopkins where he taught. Photo measures 4.25'' x 6.5'', with Elliott and Fry photographer's mark on verso. Trimmed top edge, discreet horizontal crease and small area of discoloration obscuring date. Very good condition. An extremely rare photograph.