Dr Charles White
Summary
Dr Charles White (1728-1813) was an eminent Manchester surgeon. He was a co-founder of the Manchester Royal Infirmary and St Mary's Hospital in 1790. He was also a founder member of the Manchester Literary and Philosophical Society where he was also Vice President. He was also the author of several works published between 1762 and 1779. He published the earliest scientific study of human races in 1779. For the original oil painting of Dr Charles White by Joseph Allen, see 1920.522.
Object Name
Dr Charles White
Creators Name
Date Created
1809
accession number
1920.243
Collection Group
fine art
on paper, print
British
local history
Manchester artists
Place of creation
Europe
Support
paper
Medium
Mezzotint
Credit
Dr David Lloyd Roberts bequest, 1920
 1918.875, William Ward, John Ruskin.1200x1200.jpg)
