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2.
Breviary

Published / Created:
[between 1490 and 1500]
Call Number:
Beinecke MS 827
Image Count:
299
Resource Type:
unspecified
Abstract:
Manuscript on paper of the unfinished Winter part of a Breviary
Description:
In Latin., Watermarks: (1) Cardinal's hat, var. Briquet 3397 (1479-1494); (2) and (3) Bull's head, var. Briquet 15373 (1488-1501)., Script: the main part of the codex (ff. 1r-132v) is copied by a single scribe writing a bold and compressed small Gothica Semitextualis Libraria. Ff. 133r-143v and the two inserted leaves 24bis and 119bis are copied in a larger and less careful hand using the same type of script., Rubrics and underlining, versals and 2-line (3-line on f. 25r) plain initials, all in red. On f. 5r a 3-line initial at the opening of Psalm 1 is not executed. All decoration is missing on ff. 23v, 24bis r, 119bis r, f. 125v, line 12 to the bottom of f. 126r, ff. 137r-143v. On ff. 133r-136v there are rubrics (in pale red) but no initials. No guide letters., The manuscript contains: 1) Psalterium feriatum for Sunday up to Wednesday; ends Psalm 57:6. 2) Three hymns for Advent. 3) Temporale, winter part, from the first Sunday of Advent to Holy Saturday. 4) Sanctorale, winter part, from the Vigil of Andrew (29 November) to the Conversion of Paul (25 January). 5) Chapters and Responsories for the Common of the Saints: Apostles, Evangelists, One Martyr, Several Martyrs, One Confessor, Several Confessors, One Virgin, Several Virgins, All Saints, Angels. 6) Chapters for the office of the Virgin. 7) Chapters, Versicles and Responsories for Advent through the Holy Week. 8) Prayers for the office from Advent through St. Stephen (26 December)., and Binding: original quarter binding on two split leather thongs, square-edged beech boards; white pigskin decorated with blind-tooled fillets. One decorated brass clasp attached to the rear board, with a decorated brass catch fixed with three nails to the front board. The binding is reinforced with a strip of parchment cut from a ca. 1100 missal (?), decorated with versals and plain initials in red and a 5-line Romanesque initial in red with blue tendrils on a liquid gold background.
Subject (Geographic):
Connecticut and New Haven.
Subject (Name):
Catholic Church
Subject (Topic):
Liturgy, Breviaries, Manuscripts, Medieval, and Monastic and religious life
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Breviary

3.
Cushing and the Cattani Ecorchés, 1932

Creator:
Cattani, Antonio,
Lelli, Ercole,
Collection Title:
Harvey Cushing Photograph Collection
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
Cushing was given the three lifesize écorchés (skinless figures showing the muscles) by Vittorio Putti, Italian physician and historian of medicine. They were brought first to the villa of Arnold C. Klebs at Nyon, where this photograph was taken. The engravings were created by Antonio Cattani, ca. 1780, from the celebrated écorchés carved in linden wood by Ercole Lelli in 1734 for the Anatomical Theatre in the Archiginnasio in Bologna.
Subject (Name):
Cushing, Harvey, 1869-1939
Subject (Topic):
Anatomy, Engravings, and History of medicine
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Cushing and the Cattani Ecorchés, 1932

4.
Cushing on Axenstrasse, Switzerland

Creator:
Klebs, Arnold Carl, 1870-1943,
Collection Title:
Harvey Cushing Photograph Collection
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
This well-known image of Cushing was taken by his friend, Arnold Klebs. Cushing gave signed copies of this photo to a number of his associates. This copy was given to Richard U. Light.
Subject (Name):
Cushing, Harvey, 1869-1939
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Cushing on Axenstrasse, Switzerland

5.
Gradual

Creator:
Catholic Church
Published / Created:
[between 1290 and 1310]
Call Number:
Music Deposit 64
Image Count:
283
Abstract:
Manuscript on parchment of a gradual containing the Mass of the Dead, Kyrie, Sanctus and Agnus Dei, and other feasts
Description:
In Latin., Script: copied by various hands writing northern gothica textualis libraria., Decoration: rubrics in red; red stroking of majuscules; red or blue 1-line versals; alternately red and blue 1- or 2-line flourished initials with primitive penwork in the contrasting color; litterae duplices in various places., Binding: 19th-century binding of reddish brown leather over cardboard; both covers blind-tooled., and Notation in cheironomic neumes.
Subject (Geographic):
Connecticut and New Haven.
Subject (Name):
Catholic Church
Subject (Topic):
Liturgy, Graduals (Chants), and Manuscripts, Medieval
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Gradual

7.
L'alchimiste [graphic]

Creator:
Koenig, Franz Nikolaus, 1765-1832, printmaker
Published / Created:
[approximately 1840]
Call Number:
Print00598
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Description:
Title from item., Date and publisher supplied by curator., This electronic record is derived from historic data and may not reflect our current information. Review and updating of records is ongoing., and Temporary local Medical Library subject terms: Alchemist's Laboratory.
Publisher:
Perrolin, Editeur
Subject (Topic):
Alchemy, Skulls, Hour glasses, and Scientific equipment
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > L'alchimiste [graphic]

8.
Madame Necker [graphic]

Creator:
Lips, Johann Heinrich, 1758-1817, printmaker
Published / Created:
[between 1785 and 1800]
Call Number:
Portraits N366 no. 1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Half-length bust portrait of Madame Necker in an oval, facing forward
Description:
Title from caption below image., Place of publication surmised from printmaker's and sitter's known place of activity., Date of publication from the National Portrait Gallery, registration no.: NPG D14522., and Mounted on sheet: 451 x 314 mm.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Name):
Necker, Suzanne Curchod, 1739-1794,
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Madame Necker [graphic]

9.
The power of love stop AIDS / [graphic]

Creator:
Seiler, Michael, artist
Published / Created:
[1995]
Call Number:
Poster0540
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Description:
Title from item., Date supplied by curator., Text within poster: A prevention campaign of the Swiss Federal Office of Public Health in cooperation with the Swiss Aids Foundation., and This electronic record is derived from historic data and may not reflect our current information. Review and updating of records is ongoing.
Publisher:
Swiss Federal Office of Public Health
Subject (Topic):
AIDS (Disease)., Sexually transmitted diseases, Condom use, Medicine, Preventive, and Condoms
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > The power of love stop AIDS / [graphic]

10.
Werke der Barmherzigkeit. Bekümmert trösten [art original]

Creator:
Fäsi-Gessner, Conr., 1796-1870, artist
Published / Created:
[before 1870]
Call Number:
Print01425
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Alternative Title:
Works of Mercy. Comforting the Afflicted
Description:
Title written above image., Artist's name in ink at lower right., and Date of production based on artist's date of death.
Subject (Topic):
Counseling, Spiritual works of mercy, and Distress
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Werke der Barmherzigkeit. Bekümmert trösten [art original]

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