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2.
Urologic Instruments Set

Published / Created:
1870
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 015
Image Count:
5
Description:
A set of urologic instruments housed in a wooden box with brass trim and molded inserts lined with velvet. Inside the box can be found an Otis dilating urethrotome, some woven silk and baleen filiform, a set of bougie à boules, a urethral dilator, some silk electrical cord, a light probe for a urethroscope (20/23/26), a set of Van Buren sounds (produced by Hazard and Co.), 18 French catheters (with English, French, and American sizing), 16 French urethral catheters, a scalpel, and probes.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Urologic Instruments Set

3.
Urologic Sounds Set

Published / Created:
1850-1900
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 044
Image Count:
2
Description:
A set of urologic instruments housed in a worn, leather covered box with a velvet covered tray. Included in the set are thirteen Van Buren sounds (sizes 10-21), a sound gauge, a urethral speculum, and a set of seven Otto and Sons bougie à boules (sizes 8-23).
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Urologic Sounds Set

5.
Surgical Instruments Set

Published / Created:
1850-1900
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
87 or 96?
Image Count:
6
Description:
A wooden box with brass fixtures and closures—the contents within lie in a fitted, velvet-covered trays. Included are several ivory-handled instruments, such as a bow saw, a trephine and a trephine brush, a spiral tourniquet, a levator, a Buck's drill, a trephine handle and bits, probes, a metacarpal saw, scalpels, an osteotome, and a tenaculum. The owner's name, T. H. (Thomas Herring) Burchard, is imprinted on a cartouche on the top lid of the box.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Surgical Instruments Set

6.
Amputation and Trepanning Set

Creator:
George Tiemann and Company
Sunderland, Mrs. William (1964)
Wade and Ford
Published / Created:
ca. mid-late 19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 096
Image Count:
7
Alternative Title:
Surgical Instruments Set
Description:
A wooden box with brass fixtures and lined with velvet. Inside the box can be found several surgical instruments, including a pair of bone forceps, a trephine handle and bits, a capital saw, a chain saw, a Hey’s saw, scalpels, osteotomes, probes, metacarpal saw, a Buck's drill, a trephine and trephine brush, a curved director, and a spiral tourniquet. Most of the tools have ivory handles. The case bears the name of the manufacturer Wade and Ford of New York, but some of the tools are produced by George Tiemann and Company.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Subject (Topic):
Surgery and Surgical Instruments
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Amputation and Trepanning Set

7.
Amputation Set

Creator:
A. Lüer
Gemric
George Tiemann and Company
Leach and Green
Published / Created:
19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 022
Image Count:
3
Alternative Title:
Surgical Instruments Set
Description:
A wooden box with brass fixtures and lined with velvet. Inside the box can be found several surgical instruments, including both a capital and a Hey’s saw, probes, scalpels, a spiral tourniquet, a post mortem hammer, bone forceps, and a tongue tie.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Subject (Topic):
Amputation and Surgical Instruments
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Amputation Set

8.
Amputation Set

Creator:
A. Lüer
Gilbert, Samuel D., MD
Published / Created:
ca. late 19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 028
Image Count:
4
Alternative Title:
Surgical Instruments Set
Description:
A surgical/amputation set—housed in a leather-covered wood case, with fitted, covered trays that hold the instruments. Among those are several saws (bow, chain, Hey’s, and metacarpal), several pairs of bone forceps, a trephine and brush, a Buck’s drill, a bone staff, and two tenaculum. This kit belonged to Dr. Samuel D. Gilbert, of the New Haven Hospital.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Subject (Topic):
Amputation and Surgical Instruments
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Amputation Set

9.
Scannell Apparatus for Transfusion of Whole Blood

Creator:
MacGregor Instrument Company
Miller, Robert
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 027
Image Count:
4
Alternative Title:
Direct Transfusion Set
Description:
“The Scannell Apparatus for Transfusion of Whole Blood”, as furnished by the MacGregor Instrument Company. Housed in a mahogany case, this set contains a pair of blue-colored glass syringes, several types of needles, tubing, and a connecting valve. A small pamphlet is also included.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Subject (Topic):
Blood Transfusion and Hematology
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Scannell Apparatus for Transfusion of Whole Blood

11.
Amputation Set

Creator:
Evans and Wormull
Friedenwald, Jonas Stein (1897-1955)
George Tiemann and Company
Streeter, Edward Clark (1874-1947)
Published / Created:
ca. 1850-1900
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 096
Image Count:
2
Alternative Title:
Surgical Instruments Set
Description:
A wooden box, with fitted trays lined with a dark red velvet. Inside the lid is the emblem for the George Tiemann and Company—that said, several of the instruments inside are manufactured by the Evans Wormull Company. Among the instruments contained within are a capital saw, several knives, and a trepanning elevator.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Subject (Topic):
Amputation and Surgical Instruments
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Amputation Set

12.
Friedenwald Ophthalmoscope

Creator:
American Optical Company
Published / Created:
ca. early 1930s
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 057
Image Count:
4
Alternative Title:
Ophthalmoscope
Description:
A Friedenwald Ophthalmoscope, stamped 'No. 146', in a velvet-lined, fitted tray and housed in a leather-covered case.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Subject (Topic):
Ophthalmological Instruments and Ophthalmology
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Friedenwald Ophthalmoscope

13.
Amputation and Trepanning Set

Creator:
Alling, Willis G.
George Tiemann and Company
Published / Created:
ca. mid 19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 069
Image Count:
5
Alternative Title:
Surgical Instruments Set
Description:
A mahogany case, lined with a dark red velvet, and containing amputation and trepanning instruments, of which include forceps, gouges, several saws (Hey's, capital, and chain), a trephine and trephine brush, scalpels, a spiral tourniquet, knives, and an osteotome. and An inscription on top of the box reads 'Dr. W. G. Alling. Presented by friends and patients at the State Hospital, New Haven, Conn. Dec. 22nd, 1869'. Dr. Alling was the House Physician of the General Hospital
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Subject (Topic):
Amputation and Trephining
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Amputation and Trepanning Set

14.
The Adjuster

Creator:
George Kellogg
Published / Created:
ca. early 19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 064
Image Count:
12
Alternative Title:
Orthopedic Brace
Description:
A wooden box, lined with velvet, containing the necessary boards, braces, straps, and supports to fashion various fractures or dislocations, including hip dislocations, femur fractures, and shoulder dislocations. Enclosed documentation depicts how this may have looked.
Publisher:
Kellogg and Comstock [[lithographer
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Subject (Topic):
Medical instruments and Orthopedics
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > The Adjuster

16.
Urethral Instrument Set

Creator:
Eliot, Gustavus, MD (AB Yale 1877)
George Tiemann and Company
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 023
Image Count:
2
Alternative Title:
Urology Instruments
Description:
A set of urethral instruments, manufactured by George Tiemann and Co. and sold by the E. L. Washburn Company of New Haven, Connecticut. Housed in a wooden box lined with dark velvet, the set includes an American sound gauge, four plated sounds, two metal catheters, and a set of bougie à boule.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Subject (Topic):
Urologic Instruments and Urology
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Urethral Instrument Set

19.
Surgical staplers

Creator:
United States Surgical Corporation
Vascular Surgery Specialists - 1997
Published / Created:
ca. 1970s
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 013
Image Count:
1
Description:
An assortment of automatic surgical staplers.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Subject (Topic):
Surgical Instruments and Surgical Stapler
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Surgical staplers

23.
Steam Atomizer

Published / Created:
1868
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 006
Image Count:
1
Description:
Complete steam atomizer (Apparatus No. 15) in pine box with partial label. In the image there is a metal boiler with a heat source, a container to catch any dripping or condensation, and a face shield to guide the steam.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Subject (Topic):
Respiration
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Steam Atomizer

24.
Wooden Splints

Creator:
Almiron M. Day
Published / Created:
ca. mid 19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 017
Image Count:
1
Description:
Three wooden splints, each with print indicating the location where they must be applied. There is a patellar splint, a left-sided arm splint, and a right-sided lower leg splint. Along the outside top of each splint, albeit faded, is the text 'A. M. Day, Bennington, VT'.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Subject (Topic):
Orthopedics
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Wooden Splints

25.
Felt Splints

Creator:
Seabury Pharmacal Laboratories
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 017
Image Count:
2
Description:
Four Johnstone's adaptable porous felt splints, in varying in size (3, 5, 26). The splints were intended to be moistened and molded to the patient.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Subject (Topic):
Orthopedics
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Felt Splints

28.
Hypodermic needles and syringes

Creator:
B-D (Becton Dickinson and Company) Yale
J. Bishop and Company Platinum Works
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 010
Image Count:
1
Description:
An assortment of syringes and needles, including brands such as Bishop and B-D Yale. A measuring spoon is also on view.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Subject (Topic):
Syringes
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Hypodermic needles and syringes

30.
Cardi-all brand Electrocardiograph Machine

Creator:
Beck-Lee Corporation
Stern, Harold, MD
Published / Created:
1930-1950
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 057
Image Count:
4
Alternative Title:
Electrocardiograph Machine
Description:
A Cardi-all brand electrocardiograph machine, housed in a wooden boxed with a handle to transport. Sold by the Professional Equipment Company of New Haven, Hartford, and Stamford.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Subject (Topic):
Cardiology
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Cardi-all brand Electrocardiograph Machine

31.
Erkatonometer

Creator:
Erka
Published / Created:
ca. early-mid 20th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 041
Image Count:
3
Alternative Title:
Sphygmomanometer
Description:
A German-made blood pressure cuff, labeled the ErkaTONOmeter. A zippered canvas bag houses the instrument.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Subject (Topic):
Hematology
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Erkatonometer

32.
Dr. Rogers Tycos Sphygmomanometer

Creator:
Oscar Harrison Rogers, MD
Taylor Instrument Company
Published / Created:
ca. early-mid 20th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 041
Image Count:
2
Alternative Title:
Sphygmomanometer
Description:
Dr. Roger's Tycos Sphygmomanometer in leather-covered case, with a cloth storage bag included. On the dial, beneath the name of the instrument, gives a manufacturing number of 87400, and a patent date (and pending) of December 21, 1915.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Subject (Topic):
Hematology
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Dr. Rogers Tycos Sphygmomanometer

34.
Faught Pocket Blood Pressure Apparatus

Creator:
Finch, Robert Mailhouse Stuart, MD
Francis Ashley Faught, MD
George P. Pilling and Son Company
Published / Created:
ca. early-mid 20th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 041
Image Count:
5
Alternative Title:
Sphygmomanometer
Description:
A leather-covered case, lined with purple velvet, housing the pieces and instruction manual to a hand-held Faught sphygmomanometer.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Subject (Topic):
Hematology
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Faught Pocket Blood Pressure Apparatus

35.
Faught Blood Pressure Apparatus

Creator:
Francis Ashley Faught, MD
George P. Pilling and Son Company
Published / Created:
ca. early-mid 20th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 041
Image Count:
1
Alternative Title:
Sphygmomanometer
Description:
Faught desk model sphygmomanometer in a leather-covered wooden case..
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Subject (Topic):
Hematology
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Faught Blood Pressure Apparatus

36.
Baumanometer

Creator:
W. A. Baum Company, Incorporated
William Anthony Baum, MD
Published / Created:
ca. early-mid 20th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 041
Image Count:
1
Alternative Title:
Sphygmomanometer
Description:
A wooden box with a measuring device inside. According to a label attached to the outside of the box, this is a Baum monometer—of which the accompanying rubber tubing is non-functioning.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Subject (Topic):
Hematology
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Baumanometer

37.
Two Dr. Rogers' Tycos Sphygmomanometer Valves

Creator:
Oscar Harrison Rogers, MD
Taylor Instrument Company
Published / Created:
ca. early-mid 20th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 041
Image Count:
1
Alternative Title:
Sphygmomanometer
Description:
Two circular, metal Dr. Rogers' Tycos-brand Sphygmomanometer dials, patented sometime, according to the label, between December 21st, 1916 through September 11, 1917.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Subject (Topic):
Hematology
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Two Dr. Rogers' Tycos Sphygmomanometer Valves

38.
Lifetime Baumanometer — Kompak Model

Creator:
Madden, Joseph W., MD
W. A. Baum Company, Incorporated
William Anthony Baum, MD
Published / Created:
ca. early-mid 20th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 041
Image Count:
3
Alternative Title:
Sphygmomanometer
Description:
A Lifetime Baumanometer—also labeled the 'Kompak Model'. The device is housed in a wooden box with many of the needed pieces included. metal plate at the bottom of the case provides a chart of ages and average systolic, diastolic, and pulse readings. Further stated, "these averages compare with readings obtained on over 500,000 life insurance applicants".
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Subject (Topic):
Hematology
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Lifetime Baumanometer — Kompak Model

39.
Baumanometer — Desk Model

Creator:
W. A. Baum Company, Incorporated
William Anthony Baum, MD
Published / Created:
ca. early-mid 20th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 041
Image Count:
2
Alternative Title:
Sphygmomanometer
Description:
A Baumanometer-brand Desk Model sphygmomanometer—housed in a wooden box and with many of the needed pieces included. A metal plate at the bottom of the case provides a chart of ages and average systolic, diastolic, and pulse readings. Further stated, "these averages compare with readings obtained on over 500,000 life insurance applicants".
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Subject (Topic):
Hematology
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Baumanometer — Desk Model

40.
Lifetime Baumanometer — Desk Model

Creator:
W. A. Baum Company, Incorporated
William Anthony Baum, MD
Published / Created:
ca. early-mid 20th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 041
Image Count:
3
Alternative Title:
Sphygmomanometer
Description:
A Baumanometer-brand Desk Model sphygmomanometer—housed in a wooden box and with many of the needed pieces included.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Subject (Topic):
Hematology
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Lifetime Baumanometer — Desk Model

42.
Hemocytometer

Creator:
Kenefick, G. (1957)
Max Levy
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 042
Image Count:
1
Description:
A neubauer haemacytometer, housed in a metal box, and including two glass vials, two thermometers, and some rubber tubing.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Subject (Topic):
Hematology
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Hemocytometer

44.
Otoscope

Published / Created:
1961
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 042
Image Count:
1
Description:
A battery operated otoscope, housed in a velvet-lined case with four specula, two scalpels, and two pairs of forceps.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Subject (Topic):
Otology
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Otoscope

46.
Lister's Formaldehyde Fumigator

Creator:
Forbes, Thomas Rogers (1911- )
Johnson and Johnson
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 042
Image Count:
1
Alternative Title:
Fumigator
Description:
A Lister's brand Formaldehyde Fumigator, efficient for a 1,000 cubic foot space. This specific instrument was used at the Bates College Infirmary in Lewiston, Maine, circa 1920. Also includes an instructional booklet.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Subject (Topic):
Fumigation
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Lister's Formaldehyde Fumigator

48.
Ophthalmological Trial Lens Set

Creator:
Choquart and Peuchot, Opticiens and Constructeurs
Therrien, E. J., MD
Published / Created:
ca. late 19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 097
Image Count:
5
Description:
A rosewood box, lined with purple velvet, and containing numerous prescription lenses to fit a patient for a pair of eyeglasses. Contained lenses for refraction and astigmatism, as well.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Subject (Topic):
Ophthalmology and Optometry
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Ophthalmological Trial Lens Set

49.
Desktop Sphygmomanometer

Creator:
Hawksley and Son
Steiner, Walter R., MD (1935- )
Published / Created:
1880-1900
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 054
Image Count:
3
Alternative Title:
Sphygmomanometer
Description:
A late 19th century desktop blood pressure apparatus, with three small glass bottles fitted into the door (handwritten labels on the bottles identify the contents as absolute alcohol, mentholated spirits, and ink).
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Subject (Topic):
Hematology
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Desktop Sphygmomanometer

50.
Ultzmann's Saccharometer

Creator:
Optische Werke C. Reichert
R. Utlzmann, MD
Published / Created:
1900-1930
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 022
Image Count:
1
Alternative Title:
Saccharometer
Description:
A brass saccharometer with a micrometer. Housed in a wooden box, which includes two fitted glass cylinders with screw-on closures.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Subject (Topic):
Medical instruments
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Ultzmann's Saccharometer