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Obstetrics -- Early works to 1800

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

De Ornatu Mulierum [incomplete], 13th century

 Part
Identifier: MS 167/ff. 11v-15v
Contents This section of MS 167 contains a fragment of the third book of medicine known as the Trotula. The Trotula is a group of three texts, distinct yet usually bound together, on women's medicine from the twelfth century. The third book, contained in MS 167 is entitled De Ornatu Mulierum and deals with women's cosmetic procedures and recipes to preserve and enhance beauty. The section of this text...
Dates: 13th century