Lasting for a Day – Ephemeras in Radiology

There has been a popular fascination with X-rays ever since their discovery by Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen. And this fascination shows no signs of abating. Much of the material that is of interest for the historian of radiology is transient. The term “ephemera” covers a large range of material including leaflets, trade cards and tickets. here has been a popular fascination with X-rays ever since their discovery by Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen. And this fascination shows no signs of abating. Much of the material that is of interest for the historian of radiology is transient. The term “ephemera” covers a large range of material including leaflets, trade cards and tickets.

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