Bedford, Gunning (1806-1870) George Tiemann and Company Thoms, Herbert (1885-1972)
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 094
Image Count:
1
Alternative Title:
Forceps
Description:
A pair of metal forceps with wooden handles. Gunning Bedford (1806-1870) an American physician, devised a forceps with blades that were lighter and thinner than the blades in previous forceps. The handles included finger rings which gave the operator better traction. O.F. Roler later designed a similar type of forceps.
Subject (Name):
Bedford, Gunning (1806-1870), Bernard Kosto, M.D., and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Bedford, Gunning (1806-1870) George Tiemann and Company Thoms, Herbert (1885-1972)
Published / Created:
19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 094
Image Count:
1
Alternative Title:
Forceps
Description:
A pair of metal forceps with wooden handles. Gunning Bedford (1806-1870), an American physician, devised a forceps with blades that were lighter and thinner than the blades in previous forceps. The handles included finger rings which gave the operator better traction. O.F. Roler later designed a similar type of forceps.
Subject (Name):
Bedford, Gunning (1806-1870), Bernard Kosto, M.D., and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive., BERGERES BEDOUINES - Elles attendent sous les palmes. ("BEDOUIN SHEPHERDESSES - They wait under the palms.") Two women dressed in dark robes stand in a grove of palm trees. The animals they tend are also visible in the long grass between the trees., and The back of the postcard is blank and contains printed information about the publisher: "Mission des Jesuites Francais en Egytpe - Procure, 8, Place Ampere, Lyon (2e) C.c.p. 75.97."
Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive., Bergeres Bedouines Elles attendent sous les palmes. Two Bedouin women stand beneath a palm tree. Behind them, a large stand of palms can be seen., and The back of the postcard has no handwriting. Printed in the margin is "Mission des Jesuites Francais en Egypte Procure, 8, Place Ampere, Lyon (2e) C. c. p. 75.97"
Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive., Several young girls are shown in white nightgowns, kneeling by their beds. Their hands are folded in prayer., and The back of the postcard has no handwriting on it, Printed at the bottom of the correspondence section is "Pensionnat du Sacre-Coeur pour jeunes filles indigenes" "Mbansa Mboma (Congo)" "Priere du soir."
