William Thomas Green Morton — Gentlemen, This Is No Humbug

Souvenir photo collage “William Thomas Green Morton” featuring the quote “Gentlemen, this is no humbug”, framed with Morton’s portrait and a medal from the series “The Hall of Fame for Great Americans at New York University.”

This piece is dedicated to William Thomas Green Morton (1819–1868), an American dentist who successfully introduced ether as an anesthetic during surgery. The phrase “Gentlemen, this is no humbug” was pronounced by Dr. John Collins Warren during the first public operation under ether anesthesia at Massachusetts General Hospital — a defining moment in the birth of modern anesthesia.

This souvenir collage is a unique gift for anesthesiologists, surgeons, medical professionals, or collectors of historical medical artifacts. Perfect for display in an office or a private collection.