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Published / Created:
18th - 19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 182
Image Count:
1
Description:
A series of five instruments—starting from the left, is a knife with a 1.2 cm. blade affixed to a wooden handle with a brass end.. Next is a long, narrow blade affixed to a bone handle. At center is a spatula-type instrument with a wooden handle. F...
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 knives and scalpels
Creator:
Published / Created:
1870
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 022
Image Count:
6
Description:
A rectangular wooden box made of rosewood and fitted with velvet trays, holding a number of instruments including
a trephining set (including two trephines and a brush), a capital saw, an elevator, a Hey's saw, a catling knife, a pair of bone forceps...
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Amputation and Surgical Instruments
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Amputating and Trepanning Set
Creator:
Published / Created:
1872
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 054
Image Count:
7
Description:
A wooden box, contained in a leather slipcase, with brass trim and fitted with purple velvet trays. Included in the set is a lift, a spiral tourniquet, a trephine set, an elevator, a chisel, a retractor, as well as several specific types of knives, s...
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Amputation and Surgical Instruments
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Surgical instruments kit - General operating set
Creator:
Published / Created:
early 20th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 006
Image Count:
2
Alternative Title:
Electrotherapy Apparatus
Description:
A violet ray vibrating therapeutic device, housed in a leather-covered case.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Alternative Medicines and Electrotherapy
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Violet Ray Electrotherapy Device
Creator:
Published / Created:
ca. 1919
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 014
Image Count:
3
Alternative Title:
"New Born" Incant Lungmotor
Description:
A respirator designed for an infant in the event of breathing difficulties, or due to other emergencies requiring immediate resuscitation. Included along with the device are a page of instructions for use.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Neonatology and Resuscitation
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > The Lungmotor
Creator:
Published / Created:
ca. mid 19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 012
Image Count:
3
Description:
A wooden box containing a number of dissection tools, including scissors, forceps, scalpels, and an eye dropper. According to a note included with the piece, this originally belonged to Oliver Wendell Holmes and was subsequently given to Edward Hitch...
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D., Hitchcock, Edward (1793-1864), Holmes, Oliver Wendell, Sr. (1809-1894), and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Dissection and Surgical Instruments
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Dissecting set
Creator:
Published / Created:
1890
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 018
Image Count:
3
Alternative Title:
Electrotherapy Apparatus
Description:
A pine case that opens from the top. Inside reveals a battery, cables, and conductors. Additionally, the instructions are printed under the lid of the box.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Alternative Medicines and Electrotherapy
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Three Current Chloride of Silver Dry Cell Faradic Battery
Creator:
Published / Created:
1870
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Image Count:
1
Description:
A leather-covered box fitted with purple velvet inserts. Inside is a double edged knife with an ivory handle and a circumcision shield.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Circumcision and Surgery
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Circumcision set
Creator:
Published / Created:
ca. late 19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 067
Image Count:
1
Description:
A child's intubation kit, housed in a leather-coved box with orange-colored inserts. Inside can be found a mouth gag, the insertion device, and seven intubation tubes—depending upon the size of the windpipe and age of the child (a scale is also inclu...
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Diphtheria and Otolaryngology Instruments
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Intubation Set
Creator:
Published / Created:
1900
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 059
Image Count:
1
Description:
A leather-fitted case containing a thermometer—capable of giving readings in both Celsius and Fahrenheit.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Thermometers
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Thermometer
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 002
Image Count:
2
Description:
A wooden box, separated into four compartments—three of which hold a glass cup; the fourth containing the syringe, some valves, and two smaller cups.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Hematology and Phlebotomy
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Cupping Set
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 002
Image Count:
2
Description:
A surgical field kit, of which opens flat with each half closed off. Opening the halves reveal a number of surgical instruments; each with a drawing and a label identifying what they are. Most of the instruments appear to be in the kit, including bo...
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 Field Kit
Published / Created:
ca. 17th - 18th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 065
Image Count:
1
Description:
A group of early surgical instruments including three wood handled steel cauteries, two lenticulars and a hammer.
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 Instruments
Creator:
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 008
Image Count:
1
Description:
An electrotherapy device—two nodes with cloth bands that connect to a battery.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Alternative Medicines and Electrotherapy
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Electrotherapy Apparatus
Creator:
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 008
Image Count:
1
Description:
A wood-handled vaginal speculum.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Gynecological Instruments
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Vaginal speculum
Creator:
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 008
Image Count:
1
Alternative Title:
Tonsillotome
Description:
A Fahnestock's tonsillotome with a wooden handle.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Surgical Instruments and Tonsillectomy
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Fahnestock's Tonsillotome
Creator:
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 008
Image Count:
1
Alternative Title:
Enucleator
Description:
A Sim's Enucleator with a wooden handle.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Gynecological Instruments and Surgical Instruments
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Sim's Enucleator
Creator:
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 008
Image Count:
1
Description:
A urethrotome with a wooden handle.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Urethral Instruments and Urologic Instruments
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Urethrotome
Creator:
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 008
Image Count:
1
Description:
A rectal sponge-mop holder with a wooden handle.
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 > Rectal Sponge-Mop Holder
Creator:
Published / Created:
ca. early 19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 008
Image Count:
1
Description:
A surgical elevator with a wooden handle.
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 > Elevator
Creator:
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 008
Image Count:
1
Alternative Title:
Needle Forceps
Description:
A pair of arterial torsion forceps, in fairly rusted condition.
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 > Arterial Torsion Forceps
Creator:
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 008
Image Count:
1
Alternative Title:
Tourniquet
Description:
The screw, or spiral portion, to a spiral tourniquet, along with the accompanying pad. The canvas belt that would complete the instrument is missing.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
First Aid and Surgical Instruments
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Screw and Pad for Spiral Tourniquet
Creator:
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 008
Image Count:
1
Alternative Title:
Speculum Oris
Description:
A Mott Helster's Speculum Oris.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Oesophageal Instruments
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Mott Helster's Speculum Oris
Creator:
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 008
Image Count:
1
Description:
A Gooche's Cannula, with the strings still part of the instrument.
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 > Gooche's Cannula
Creator:
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 008
Image Count:
1
Description:
A metacarpal saw with a wooden handle.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Amputation and Surgical Instruments
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Metacarpal saw
Creator:
Published / Created:
ca. early 19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 008
Image Count:
1
Description:
A lenticular knife with a wooden handle.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Surgical Instruments and Trephining
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Lenticular Knife
Creator:
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 008
Image Count:
1
Description:
A rectum trocar with a wooden handle.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Surgical Instruments and Urethral Instruments
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Rectum Trocar
Creator:
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 008
Image Count:
1
Alternative Title:
Uterine Sound
Description:
A Simpson's uterine sound with a wooden handle.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Gynecological Instruments and Obstetrical Instruments
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Simpson's Uterine Sound
Creator:
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 008
Image Count:
1
Description:
A metal urethral sound with a wooden handle.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Surgical Instruments and Urethral Instruments
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Urethral Sound
Creator:
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 008
Image Count:
1
Description:
A metal raspatory with a wooden handle.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Surgical Instruments and Trephining
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Raspatory
Creator:
Published / Created:
19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 024
Image Count:
1
Description:
Four ivory-handled surgical instruments, including a three scalpels of varying sizes, and a finger knife.
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 Instruments
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 001
Image Count:
2
Description:
A Liston's knife
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Amputation and Surgical Instruments
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Liston's knife
Published / Created:
late 19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 001
Image Count:
1
Description:
A latched leather-fitted wooden box holding a set of graduated sounds.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Obstetrical Instruments and Surgical Instruments
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Graduated Sounds
Creator:
Published / Created:
early 20th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 016
Image Count:
1
Description:
A folding wallet made of leather with twenty vials containing various pills and powders, with typewritten labels to identify their contents.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Pharmaceuticals
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Pharmaceutical kit
Creator:
Published / Created:
early 20th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 016
Image Count:
1
Description:
A folding wallet made of leather with twelve cork-sealed vials. Each vial contains either a powder or a pill-type medication as well as a typewritten label identifying the contents.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Pharmaceuticals
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Pharmaceutical kit
Creator:
Published / Created:
early 20th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 025
Image Count:
2
Description:
A leather satchel lined with velvet. Inside reveals four rows of fifty empty vials, each sealed with a cork. A key, presumably to the satchel, is tied to the handle.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Pharmaceuticals
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Pharmaceutical kit
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 001
Image Count:
1
Description:
A velvet-lined box with fitted trays, inside which holds several pieces of glass laboratory equipment, such as vials, test tubes, pipettes, and funnels.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Laboratory Equipment
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Laboratory testing kit
Published / Created:
ca. late 19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 001
Image Count:
2
Description:
A child's intubation kit, housed in a leather-coved box with orange-colored inserts. Inside can be found a mouth gag, the insertion device, and seven intubation tubes—depending upon the size of the windpipe and age of the child (a scale is also inclu...
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Diphtheria and Otolaryngology Instruments
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Intubation Set
Published / Created:
19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 001
Image Count:
2
Alternative Title:
Urethrotome
Description:
An Otis-style Dilating Urethrotome, of which is housed in a leather-covered box fitted with silk and velvet-lined inserts.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Urethral Instruments
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Otis' Dilating Urethrotome
Creator:
Published / Created:
late 19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 052
Image Count:
1
Description:
A wooden box with fitted velvet-lined trays. Inside is an incomplete set of Van Buren urethral sounds, as well as a bottle for lubricant. (Not Pictured) The upper compartment contains a woven silk catheter.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Urethral Instruments
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Urethral sounds
Creator:
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Image Count:
1
Description:
From left to right: a scalpel; a back saw; a surgical knife
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Sugical Instruments
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Surgical Instruments
Published / Created:
ca. 18th or 19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 058
Image Count:
1
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 > Rectal Syringe
Published / Created:
19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 058
Image Count:
1
Description:
A large rectal or enema syringe with a wooden plunger. Any previously included nozzles appear to be missing.
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 > Rectal Syringe
Published / Created:
19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 058
Image Count:
1
Description:
A large rectal or enema syringe with a narrow 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 > Rectal Syringe
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 058
Image Count:
1
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 > Rectal Syringe
Published / Created:
ca. 18th or 19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 058
Image Count:
1
Description:
A small metal syringe with a conical nozzle.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Syringes
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Syringe
Published / Created:
19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 058
Image Count:
1
Description:
A metal syringe with a long, curved nozzle.
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
Creator:
Published / Created:
20th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 058
Image Count:
1
Description:
A metal syringe with a long, narrow nozzle.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Syringes
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Syringe
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 058
Image Count:
1
Description:
A glass syringe with rubber attachments housed in a wooden box.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Syringes
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Bulb Syringe
Creator:
Published / Created:
June 2, 1885
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 058
Image Count:
1
Description:
Dr. Molesworth's combination Acme Dilator and Intra-Uterine Syringe, as noted in the directions on the bottom of the box (not pictured). A covered wooden case with purple velvet-lined inserts that hold a syringe and a number of attachments.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Obstetrical Instruments and Urologic Instruments
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Acme Dilator and Intra Uterine syringe
