"The old tradition"

One terracotta circle and one black circle off opposite sides of a rectacular shape made by four equal strokes alternating terracotta and black. Hospital ward, creator's name and date of creation inscribed on the reverse, probably by Edward Adamson.

1 painting paint on paper

Prior to Wellcome Collection, this work was stored in a folder on 1st floor, Reay House, Lambeth Hospital.

The title has been taken from wording on the object.