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Terminally ill

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  • An obese physician pleased with the progress of his emaciated terminally ill patient. Coloured etching by T. Rowlandson, 1813?, after R. Newton.
  • Jo Spence in a hospice bed.
  • An obese physician pleased with the progress of his emaciated terminally ill patient. Coloured etching by A.M.D. after R. Newton.
  • King James I of England on his deathbed, attended by courtiers trying to poison him. Etching by or after W. Hollar, ca. 1672.
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    Jo Spence in a hospice bed.

    Spence, Jo | Date: [1992] | Reference: 3069501i
    Part of: Final project.
    • Books

    How to get the death you want : a practical and moral guide / John Abraham.

    Abraham, John (Episcopal priest) | Date: [2017]
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    Jo Spence in a hospice bed with visitors.

    Spence, Jo | Date: [1992] | Reference: 3076003i
    Part of: Final project.
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    Jo Spence in a hospice bed reaching for her camera.

    Spence, Jo | Date: [1992] | Reference: 3076005i
    Part of: Final project.
    • Books

    Hemlock's cup : the struggle for death with dignity / Donald W. Cox.

    Cox, Donald W. (Donald William), 1921-1998. | Date: 1993
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