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1.
Mes vetements sont souvent un probleme

Creator:
Van Horn, Erica
Published / Created:
1983
Call Number:
Zab V3115 983M
Image Count:
4
Resource Type:
Books, Journals & Pamphlets
Abstract:
Artist's book comprised of eight cards sewn together and mounted inside of an envelope. Hand painted.
Alternative Title:
Souvenir No. 16
Description:
Eight painted cards sewn together in accordion fold format.
Subject (Topic):
Artists' books and Clothing and dress
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Mes vetements sont souvent un probleme

2.
Chef's hat: Come'n get it!

Creator:
Warhol, Andy, 1928-1987
Published / Created:
[1968]
Call Number:
2014 Folio 607
Image Count:
5
Resource Type:
Clothing & Accessories
Abstract:
Accompanied by: Dress (Size L) with Campbell's soup can pattern.; Order form and note. 2L.
Description:
All items are in original brown envelope. Envelope is partially torn, with stamp: Large; Ms. note: Saue.
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Chef's hat: Come'n get it!

3.
Souper dress

Creator:
Warhol, Andy, 1928-1987
Published / Created:
[1968]
Call Number:
2014 Folio 607
Image Count:
4
Resource Type:
Clothing & Accessories
Abstract:
Dress (Size L) with Campbell's soup can pattern. Accompanied by: Chef's hat entitled: Come'n get it!; Order form and note. 2L.
Description:
All items are in original brown envelope. Envelope is partially torn, with stamp: Large; Ms. note: Save.
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Souper dress

4.
Ur supplement

Published / Created:
1964 winter
Call Number:
2008 +S72
Collection Title:
Ur (Paris, France)
Image Count:
13
Description:
#15 of 30; consists of a box of 21 art objects, each numbered and signed by the artist, and a contents list.
Subject (Name):
Altmann, Roberto, Bismuth, Felix, 1879-1970, Gaulme, Jacques, Lemaitre, Maurice, 1926-, Sabatier, Roland, 1942-, and Spacagna, Jacques
Subject (Topic):
Arts, Modern --20th century --Periodicals and Lettrism --France --Periodicals
Collection Created:
Paris : [s.n.], 1950-1967
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Ur supplement

5.
Buffalo Bill

Creator:
D’Aulaire, Edgar Parin, 1898-1986
D’Aulaire, Ingri, 1904-1980
Published / Created:
c1952
Call Number:
Shirley +215
Image Count:
34
Description:
Includes four lithographic stones used in the four-color-process printing of the illustrations and held in the E.P. and Ingri D'Aulaire Papers, Uncat MSS 985. Drawings on both sides of stones.
Publisher:
Doubleday & Co
Subject (Name):
Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917--Juvenile literature
Subject (Topic):
Indians of North America--Juvenile literature and Plains Indians--Juvenile literature
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Buffalo Bill

7.
Uncle Sam's panorama of Rip van Winkle and Yankee Doodle

Creator:
Mamberger, Wm., ill.
McLoughlin Bros., inc., publisher
Nast, Thomas, 1840-1902, ill.
Published / Created:
[ca. 1875]
Call Number:
Shirley +515
Image Count:
15
Abstract:
Eight scenes from the story of Rip van Winkle and six scenes from the story of Yankee Doodle are pasted together side by side to form a long panoramic strip. The strip is mounted on two rollers within a one-sided box; exterior cranks turn the strip. T...
Description:
Panorama illustrations by Thomas Nast. The stage setting surrounding the panorama and the illustrated title on the outer box are both signed: Wm. Mamberger.
Publisher:
McLoughlin Bros.
Subject (Name):
Irving, Washington, 1783-1859. Rip Van Winkle--Pictorial works
Subject (Topic):
Toy and movable books
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Uncle Sam's panorama of Rip van Winkle and Yankee Doodle

9.
[Moss sample].

Published / Created:
1862 Mar 2-1863 Oct 30
Call Number:
WA MSS S-1988
Image Count:
1
Abstract:
From volume containing autograph manuscript records of shipments made by an unidentified carrier in California. Records list letters, packages, and other articles, with names of senders, destinations, values, and charges. Pressed samples of California...
Alternative Title:
Waybills received
Subject (Name):
Hapgood, Emma F. and Hapgood, Lydia S
Subject (Topic):
Mosses and Plant collecting --California.
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > [Moss sample].

10.
The new and fashionable Game of the Jew

Published / Created:
[1807]
Call Number:
2007 337
Image Count:
3
Abstract:
The game board consists of an engraved sheet mounted in 12 sections on a single folded sheet of linen; 10 numbered sections (2-6, 8-12) surround an engraved, hand-colored illustration of the Jew sitting at a table with his money bags, one of which is ...
Description:
Imperfect: bottom of board cropped with loss of imprint text.
Publisher:
Published May 27th 1807 by J. Wallis, senr., no. 15, Warwick Square : M. Dunnett, no. 3, Cheapside : and J. Wallis, junr., no. 188, Strand, London
Subject (Topic):
Board games and Jews.
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > The new and fashionable Game of the Jew

12.
Pattern book for silk weaving

Published / Created:
[circa 1790]
Call Number:
GEN MSS VOL 507
Image Count:
87
Abstract:
A guide to the creation of different silk fabrics, this manuscript is unusual in including the original fabric swatches with detailed technical diagrams for their construction.
Description:
Imperfect: some pages mutilated with loss of text.
Subject (Topic):
Silk industry --France, Silk weaving --France --Early works to 1800, Textile industry --France, Weavers --France, and Workshop recipes --Early works to 1800
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Pattern book for silk weaving

13.
French almanac containing a concealed pyx

Published / Created:
[circa 1790]
Call Number:
GEN MSS FILE 431
Image Count:
3
Abstract:
Unidentified printed French almanac from the 1780s that has been hollowed out, glued shut, and lined with red velvet to serve as a container for a silver pyx, or Holy Communion holder, possibly by a French priest in the early 1790s. The top of the pyx...
Description:
Binding: contemporary full red morocco, covered with elaborate gilt stamps with vase and flower motifs; interlaced design on borders and spine.
Subject (Geographic):
France--History--Revolution, 1789-1799--Religious aspects and France--Religious life and customs
Subject (Name):
Catholic Church--France
Subject (Topic):
Liturgical objects--France, Lord's Supper--Catholic Church, and Sacramentals
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > French almanac containing a concealed pyx

14.
[Missal].

Published / Created:
[18th century]
Call Number:
Ethiopic MSS 30
Image Count:
2
Resource Type:
Archives or Manuscripts
Abstract:
Ff. 1r–28v: Ordinary of the mass, beginning with Morning Prayer of the Covenant, with musical notation; ff. 28v–37v: Anaphora of the Apostles, ቅዳሴ ሐዋርያት, with musical notation; ff. 38r–39v: Anaphora of Gregory Nazanzia, ጎርጎርዮስ: ዘእንዚናዙ; ff. 41r–43r: An...
Description:
1721–1726 (f. 1r mentions the 7,221st year of creation [=1721], and “the month of February (Yakatit) ... in the time of our King, Bakafa [1721–1730]; f. 19v mentions Abba Petros = Peter VI, 1718–1726, and Abba Krestodolu III, 1720–1735; the overlap be...
Subject (Topic):
Ethiopic manuscripts. and Missals--Ethiopia.
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > [Missal].

15.
[Silver map of the world showing the track of Sir Francis Drakes circumnavigation engraved or

Creator:
Drake, Francis, Sir, 1540?-1596
Mercator, Michael
Published / Created:
[1589]
Call Number:
Taylor 15
Image Count:
5
Resource Type:
Maps, Atlases & Globes
Description:
One of the medals without the cartouche bearing the engravers name: Micha. Merca.
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > [Silver map of the world showing the track of Sir Francis Drakes circumnavigation engraved or struck on a flat silver disc by Michael Mercator]

29.
Ouija board

Published / Created:
Undated
Call Number:
YCAL MSS 580
Collection Title:
James Ingram papers
Container / Volume:
Box 37 | Folder: Ouiji board
Image Count:
2
Alternative Title:
Ouiji [sic] board
Subject (Name):
Merrill, James Ingram
Subject (Topic):
Ouija board
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Ouija board

30.
Three horn-books

Call Number:
X373 897
Collection Title:
History of the horn-book / by Andrew W. Tuer ... with three hundred illustrations
Image Count:
8
Subject (Topic):
Hornbooks and Readers (Primary)
Collection Created:
London : The Leadenhall press ; New York : C. Scribner’s sons, 1897
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Three horn-books

31.
[Psalter].

Published / Created:
[20th century]
Call Number:
Ethiopic MSS 26
Image Count:
3
Resource Type:
Archives or Manuscripts
Abstract:
Ff. 1r-122r. Psalter, Dawit, ዳዊት: Ff. 1r–109v: Psalms of David, መዝሙር ዘዳዊት; Psalm 77 does not mark the midpoint; Psalm 119 identifies the spiritual meaning of the Hebrew letters with the simple modern system; Psalm 151 contains the short version; ff. 1...
Description:
Accompanied by ceremonial horsehair whisk.
Subject (Topic):
Bible.--Psalms.--Geʻez. and Ethiopic manuscripts.
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > [Psalter].

32.
Sitting Bull's moccasins [leather, porcupine quills, and beads]

Published / Created:
Undated
Call Number:
WA MSS S-3019
Collection Title:
[Objects associated with Buffalo Bill].
Container / Volume:
Box 3
Image Count:
3
Abstract:
One pair of deerskin moccasins and a two-pouch deerskin quiver reputedly part of Sitting Bull's stage costume during the four months in 1885 that he appeared in "Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show." The mocassins and quiver are decorated with designs worke...
Subject (Name):
Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show and Sitting Bull, 1831-1890
Subject (Topic):
Moccasins--United States--19th century
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Sitting Bull's moccasins [leather, porcupine quills, and beads]

34.
Pocket Surgical Wallet

Creator:
E. L. Washburn and Company
Published / Created:
late 19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Image Count:
2
Description:
A leather folding wallet containing several pairs of forceps, a pair of catheters, a bullet scoop, a probe director and probes, and a tenotome.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Surgical Instruments
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Pocket Surgical Wallet

35.
16th Century French Surgical Instruments

Published / Created:
ca. 16th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 097
Image Count:
2
Description:
A set of French surgical instruments, including a trepanning set with a brush and several trephine bits, a raspatory, and other assorted levators and probes.
Subject (Geographic):
France
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Surgical Instruments and Trepanning Set
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > 16th Century French Surgical Instruments

36.
Stoneware Jug

Creator:
Rice, Henshaw, and Company, Druggists
Streeter, Edward Clark (1874-1947)
Published / Created:
19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 080
Image Count:
2
Description:
A light colored stoneware jug, with a wide base and a narrow nozzle.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Storage Containers
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Stoneware Jug

37.
Stoneware Jar

Creator:
Streeter, Edward Clark (1874-1947)
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 075
Image Count:
1
Description:
A one gallon brown and black colored glazed stonewear jar with a a piece of leather acting as a cover.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Storage Containers
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Stoneware Jar

38.
Nectar of the Golden Life

Creator:
Streeter, Edward Clark (1874-1947)
Published / Created:
19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 075
Image Count:
1
Alternative Title:
Glass Bottle
Description:
A green glass bottle, with 'Nectar of the Golden Life of Health and Vitality' printed upon the front.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Alternative Medicine
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Nectar of the Golden Life

39.
Scale

Creator:
Streeter, Edward Clark (1874-1947)
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 074
Image Count:
1
Alternative Title:
Decimalwaage
Description:
A painted brass Dutch scale.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Measuring instruments and Weights and measures
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Scale

40.
Rush Rod

Creator:
Skreczko, Charles K.
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 087
Image Count:
1
Alternative Title:
Pin Rod
Description:
A Pin or Rush rod bending device.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Orthopedics
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Rush Rod

41.
Percussion Hammer

Creator:
Sharp and Smith Manufacturers
Published / Created:
20th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 087
Image Count:
1
Alternative Title:
Reflex Hammer
Description:
A neurological percussion hammer with a plated handle and a triangular hard rubber hammer that has been marked "Ward D".
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Neurology
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Percussion Hammer

42.
Binaural Stethoscopes

Creator:
B-D (Becton Dickinson and Company) Yale
George P. Pilling and Son Company
Published / Created:
20th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 091
Image Count:
1
Alternative Title:
Stethoscope
Description:
A set of binaural stethoscopes, with detachable parts, including a wooden bell and several pieces of deteriorating rubber.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Cardiology and Pulmonary Medicine
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Binaural Stethoscopes

43.
Vectis

Creator:
Otto and Reynders
Published / Created:
early 19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 087
Image Count:
2
Alternative Title:
Wooden Handled Half Forcep
Description:
A vectis, looking much like a wooden handled half forceps. This was used to redirect the fetus to the vertex position.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Obstetrics
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Vectis

45.
Surgical Instrument Tray

Published / Created:
ca. 19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 089
Image Count:
1
Description:
A chamois-lined tray intended for a boxed set of surgical instruments. There are molded indentations made for up to sixteen instruments, including scalpels, a mallet, forceps, probes, and knives.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Surgical Instruments
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Surgical Instrument Tray

46.
Wooden Plaque

Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 089
Image Count:
1
Description:
A hand carved decorative plaque with rosettes and intertwined loops. Metal ornaments adourn the center of each rosette. The origin, age, and purpose of this piece isn't exactly known.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Decorative arts
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Wooden Plaque

47.
Pill Sorting Tray

Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 088
Image Count:
1
Description:
An unmarked wooden tray, perhaps of the pill sorting variety—rectangular in shape but with a fish tail cut on one side. There are six concave compartments of the same shape and depth.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Pharmacy
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Pill Sorting Tray

48.
Sterling Loving Cup

Creator:
Cushing, Harvey (1869-1939)
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Cushing Office
Image Count:
1
Description:
A small sterling loving cup, upon which is engraved "Little Boar's Head Aug.21, 1907. Won by H.C."
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D., Cushing, Harvey, 1869-1939, and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Awards
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Sterling Loving Cup

49.
Quassia Tonic Cup

Creator:
Streeter, Edward Clark (1874-1947)
Published / Created:
ca. 1860
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Image Count:
1
Description:
A wooden quassia tonic cup—the cup is made with the wood from the Jamaican quassia tree. These goblet shaped cups were filled with water in the evening and the bitterness of the wood flavored the water overnight. One would drink the water to recover ...
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Folk Medicine
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Quassia Tonic Cup

50.
Quassia Tonic Cup

Creator:
Streeter, Edward Clark (1874-1947)
Published / Created:
ca. 1860
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 004
Image Count:
1
Description:
A wooden quassia tonic cup—the cup is made with the wood from the Jamaican quassia tree. These goblet shaped cups were filled with water in the evening and the bitterness of the wood flavored the water overnight. One would drink the water to recover ...
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Folk Medicine
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Quassia Tonic Cup

51.
Quassia tonic cup

Creator:
Streeter, Edward Clark (1874-1947)
Published / Created:
ca. 1860
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 004
Image Count:
1
Description:
A wooden quassia tonic cup—the label affixed to the cup is badly damaged, but the first paragraph tells the reader that the contents were intended for the relief of "dyspepsia, indigestion, headache, fever and ague, debility (sp), loss of appetite, et...
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Folk Medicine
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Quassia tonic cup

53.
Glass Pitcher

Creator:
Streeter, Edward Clark (1874-1947)
Published / Created:
19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 056
Image Count:
1
Alternative Title:
Pitcher
Description:
A tall, narrow glass pitcher with a thin, curving spout.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Glassware
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Glass Pitcher

54.
Glass Pitcher

Creator:
Streeter, Edward Clark (1874-1947)
Published / Created:
19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 046
Image Count:
1
Alternative Title:
Pitcher
Description:
A tall, narrow glass pitcher with a thin, curving spout.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Glassware
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Glass Pitcher

58.
Glass Flask

Creator:
Streeter, Edward Clark (1874-1947)
Published / Created:
19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 055
Image Count:
1
Alternative Title:
Flask
Description:
A green bottle with a longer neck and an indent along the base.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Glassware
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Glass Flask

59.
Glass Pitcher

Creator:
Streeter, Edward Clark (1874-1947)
Published / Created:
19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 051
Image Count:
1
Alternative Title:
Pitcher
Description:
A tall, narrow glass pitcher with a thin, curving spout.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Glassware
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Glass Pitcher

60.
Laboratory Glassware

Creator:
Streeter, Edward Clark (1874-1947)
Published / Created:
19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Image Count:
1
Alternative Title:
Glass Bottle
Description:
A tall, cylindrical green glass bottle, with lead wrapped around the majority of the bottle.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Glassware
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Laboratory Glassware

61.
Laboratory Glassware

Creator:
Streeter, Edward Clark (1874-1947)
Published / Created:
19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 046
Image Count:
1
Alternative Title:
Glass Bottle
Description:
A tall, cylindrical green glass bottle with a narrow neck and sealed with a cork. A small cord is tied around the neck of the bottle.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Glassware
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Laboratory Glassware

62.
Homeopathy Kit

Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Image Count:
2
Description:
In a folding leather wallet, there are seventeen thin vials, featuring a paper label with their contents written upon it. Nearly all the vials still have their cork sealer, and many still have some sort of content within, primarily pills.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Alternative Medicines and Homeopathy
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Homeopathy Kit

63.
Smiths Homeopathic Medicines for Families

Creator:
Smiths Homeopathic Pharmacy
Tredwell, B. E., MD
Published / Created:
1890
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 060
Image Count:
2
Alternative Title:
Homeopathic Pharmacy Case
Description:
The "One Dollar Case". Within a small leather covered case lined with velvet are eight small vials, all with corks labels indicating their contents, and most with some sort of beaded substance within. Under the lid of the box are directions for use ...
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Alternative Medicines and Homeopathy
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Smiths Homeopathic Medicines for Families

64.
Ophthalmological Surgical Kit

Creator:
Amatus Lüer
George Tiemann and Company
Otto and Reynders
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 090
Image Count:
3
Description:
An ophthalmological surgical kit—housed in a wooden box with red velvet lining. The kit contains a pair of forceps, a pair of scissors, six scalpels, six spikes, four hooks, two scrapers/depressors, two pieces of wire, and two bent nails. Most of th...
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Ophthalmology
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Ophthalmological Surgical Kit

65.
DeVilbiss Atomizer no. 114

Creator:
DeVilbiss Manufacturing Company
Published / Created:
ca. late 19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 046
Image Count:
2
Alternative Title:
Atomizer
Description:
A glass atomizer with a rubber bulb and attachment.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D., DeVilbiss, Allen, MD (1841-1917), and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Atomizer
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > DeVilbiss Atomizer no. 114

66.
Homeopathic Pharmacy Case

Creator:
Jackson, Edith B., MD
The Halsey Brothers — Chicago Homeopathic Pharmacy
Published / Created:
ca. 1850 - 1900
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 060
Image Count:
4
Description:
A metal case, lined with cloth, and containing a total of 45 small vials, divided on either side of the case by a pair of leather envelopes. Nearly all the vials corked, with paper labels indicating the contents within.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Alternative Medicines and Homeopathy
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Homeopathic Pharmacy Case

68.
Groove Director

Creator:
Streeter, Edward Clark (1874-1947)
Published / Created:
19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 182
Image Count:
1
Description:
A groove director with a substantial amount of rust at one end.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Surgery
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Groove Director

70.
(Apothecary Jar) Salep

Creator:
Streeter, Edward Clark (1874-1947)
Published / Created:
19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 100
Image Count:
1
Description:
An elaborately painted apothecary jar, featuring a pair of angels holding aloft torches, surrounded by flowers and decorative leafing. At the center reads 'Salep'.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Apothecary Jar
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > (Apothecary Jar) Salep

71.
(Apothecary Jar) Polvo Triac:

Creator:
Streeter, Edward Clark (1874-1947)
Published / Created:
19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 095
Image Count:
1
Description:
An elaborately painted apothecary jar, featuring a pair of angels holding aloft torches, surrounded by flowers and decorative leafing. At the center reads 'Polvo Triac:' (powdered treacle).
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Apothecary Jar
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > (Apothecary Jar) Polvo Triac:

72.
Plaster Phrenology Bust

Creator:
Fry, Clements Collard (1892-1955)
London Phrenological Institution
Published / Created:
ca. mid to late19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 095
Image Count:
1
Description:
A plaster phrenological bust produced by the London Phrenological Institution. The skull is divided into various regions that are labeled with a certain personality trait.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Alternative Medicine and Phrenology
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Plaster Phrenology Bust

73.
Two Phrenological Busts

Creator:
Fry, Clements Collard (1892-1955)
L. N. (Lorenzo Niles) Fowler
Published / Created:
ca. mid 19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 095
Image Count:
4
Description:
Two phrenological busts, each with the skull and temple regions divided into various regions that are labeled with a certain personality trait. The inscription along the back of the base reads “'For thirty years I have studied the Crania and living h...
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D., Fowler, L. N. (Lorenzo Niles) (1811-1896), and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Alternative Medicine and Phrenology
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Two Phrenological Busts

74.
Phrenology Bust

Published / Created:
19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 099
Image Count:
3
Description:
A small phrenological bust, made of ivory and mounted on a wooden base. All along the skull and temple region of the bust are various regions divided by lines, and with a number indicating a corresponding personality trait—the legend of which can be ...
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Alternative Medicine and Phrenology
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Phrenology Bust

75.
Bistory Cache

Creator:
W. Carter
Published / Created:
19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 107
Image Count:
3
Description:
A metal bistoury cache with an ivory handle, a sliding scale, and an ivory knob.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Urology
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Bistory Cache

76.
Two Stethoscopes Wooden

Creator:
Blumer, George (1872-1962)
Published / Created:
ca. 19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 099
Image Count:
1
Alternative Title:
Stethoscope
Description:
There are two wooden stethoscopes; the one on the left is in two parts, with a wooden shaft and an ivory base. The one on the right is made from a single piece of wood.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Stethoscope
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Two Stethoscopes Wooden

77.
Anatomical Mannequin

Published / Created:
ca. 17th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Right Wall, Unit 2, Shelf 3
Image Count:
3
Description:
An anatomical mannequin, carved out of ivory, depicting a reclining female with long hair and a cloth about her loins. The torso of the mannequin is held in place by two pins, but is removable. Beneath the lid is a removable heart and fetus—the lat...
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Anatomical Figures and Figurines
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Anatomical Mannequin

78.
Van Buren-style Urethral Sounds

Creator:
E. L. Washburn and Company
Eliot, Gustavus, MD (Yale, A.B. 1877)
Forbes, Mrs. William A.
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 090
Image Count:
1
Alternative Title:
Urethral Sounds
Description:
Housed in a wooden tray lined with velvet is a set of eight Van Buren-style urethral sounds, labeled with French, American, and English sizes.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Urology
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Van Buren-style Urethral Sounds

79.
Dental Kit

Creator:
Bridgeport Hospital, ca. 1968
Published / Created:
ca. late 19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Image Count:
3
Description:
A hinged wooden box, painted red, and lined with velvet. Inside are twenty-three ivory-handled dental tools, along with an additional number of rusty blades, and a large piece of silver foil used for fillings.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Dental Instruments and Dentistry
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Dental Kit

80.
Davis and Kidder's Patent Magneto Electric Machine

Creator:
W. H. Burnap
Published / Created:
ca. mid to late 19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 107
Image Count:
3
Alternative Title:
Electrotherapy Device
Description:
A brown wooden box containing an electrotherapy device. Per the label under the lid, this is the Davis and Kidder's Patent Magneto Electric Machine, intended for "nervous diseases'. The directions for use are included, as well.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Alternative Medicine and Electrotherapy
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Davis and Kidder's Patent Magneto Electric Machine

81.
Endoscopic Set

Creator:
American Endoscopic Company
Published / Created:
late 19th - early 20th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 090
Image Count:
1
Description:
This is a partial endoscope set housed in a leather covered box with velvet lined inserts. Included in the set is a single ear speculum (two others appear to be missing, an eye piece in which to attach the speculum, a tongue depressor (its detachable...
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Endoscopy and ENT
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Endoscopic Set

82.
Eyeglasses

Creator:
C. M. Parker
Richards, Ethel Bradley (New Haven, CT)
Published / Created:
ca. 1900
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 099
Image Count:
1
Alternative Title:
Spectacles
Description:
A pair of copper framed eyeglasses with straight temples and a curved bridge.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Ophthalmology and Optometry
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Eyeglasses

83.
Eyeglasses

Creator:
Richards, Ethel Bradley (New Haven, CT)
Published / Created:
ca. 19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 099
Image Count:
1
Alternative Title:
Spectacles
Description:
A pair of steel framed eyeglasses; the right lens is a special cataract lens.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Ophthalmology and Optometry
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Eyeglasses

84.
Hypodermic Syringe Set

Creator:
George C. Frye
Schessel, Louis, MD
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 099
Image Count:
2
Alternative Title:
Syringe
Description:
Housed in a metal case is a metal and glass barreled syringe with included needles and an attachable two-way valve.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Syringe
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Hypodermic Syringe Set

85.
Nipple Shields

Creator:
Dr. Wansbrough
Published / Created:
1843
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 099
Image Count:
1
Description:
Two metal shields, designed to provide relief to a nursing mother.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Breastfeeding
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Nipple Shields

86.
Thermometer

Creator:
James Joseph Hicks
Streeter, Edward Clark (1874-1947)
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 099
Image Count:
2
Description:
In a fitted box covered in leather and lined with velvet is a mercury thermomter, registering in Fahrenheit with an attached glass sand timer.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Thermometer
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Thermometer

87.
Thermometer

Creator:
Frederick A. Stohlman
George Tiemann and Company
Published / Created:
19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 099
Image Count:
3
Description:
In a fitted box covered in leather and lined with velvet is an angled mercury thermometer with an attached Fahrenheit scale.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Thermometer
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Thermometer

88.
Axillary Thermometer

Creator:
Elsenboss, Jera T.
James Joseph Hicks
Published / Created:
ca. 1882
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 099
Image Count:
1
Alternative Title:
Bent Thermometer
Description:
A Fahrenheit thermometer, bent into a U shape at the resevoir end.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Thermometer
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Axillary Thermometer

91.
Enema Syringe

Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 099
Image Count:
1
Alternative Title:
Syringe
Description:
A large rectal or enema syringe with a curved nozzle and a wooden plunger.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Rectal Instruments and Syringes
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Enema Syringe

93.
Scarificator

Creator:
George Tiemann and Company
Published / Created:
ca. mid 19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 099
Image Count:
3
Description:
A brass 12 blade scarificator housed in a leather covered box. The blades and trigger/spring mechanism are made of steel. Noted on an accompanying label, this device was patented by the George Tiemann Company on August 20th, 1846.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Bloodletting and Phlebotomy
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Scarificator

94.
Spring Lancet

Creator:
Wieland and Snowden
Published / Created:
19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 099
Image Count:
2
Alternative Title:
Lancet
Description:
A brass spring lancet in a leather covered wooden box with velvet lining.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Bloodletting and Phlebotomy
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Spring Lancet

95.
Spring Lancet

Published / Created:
ca. 18th or early 19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 099
Image Count:
2
Alternative Title:
Lancet
Description:
A spring lancet in a leather covered case. The lancet casing is made of brass and is engraved in a floral pattern. The phrase 'Trannichteslicht' is engraved on top of the leather storage case.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Bloodletting and Phlebotomy
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Spring Lancet

96.
Thumb Lancets

Creator:
George Tiemann and Company
Published / Created:
ca. early 19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 099
Image Count:
2
Alternative Title:
Lancets
Description:
A small leather case, minus the top. Inside are two tortoise-shell lancets and fivedouble-ended needles.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Bloodletting and Phlebotomy
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Thumb Lancets

97.
Skin Temperature Thermometer

Published / Created:
19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 099
Image Count:
2
Description:
A small, watch-like instrument with a circular dial that registers in both Fahrenheit and Celsius. The device also has a metal case with a fabric lining on one side.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Thermometer
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Skin Temperature Thermometer

98.
Apothecary jar

Creator:
Streeter, Edward Clark (1874-1947)
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 033
Image Count:
1
Description:
A small, black ceramic jar on pedestal with painted floral decoration on lid.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Apothecary Jar
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Apothecary jar

99.
Salve jar

Creator:
Streeter, Edward Clark (1874-1947)
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 033
Image Count:
1
Description:
A small blue and white ceramic salve jar with lid.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Salve Jar
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Salve jar

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