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91. Simpson's long forceps

Creator:: George Tiemann and Company
Simpson, James Y. (1811-1870)
Thoms, Herbert (1885-1972)
Published / Created:: 1848
Collection Title:: Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:: Box 049
Image Count:: 2
Alternative Title:: Forceps
Description:: A pair of metal forceps with wooden handles. James Y. Simpson (1811 - 1870) of Edinburgh was a prominent obstetrician and the discoverer of chloroform as an anesthetic. His long and short forceps of the mid-nineteenth century were widely used and became the models for future designs.
Subject (Name):: Bernard Kosto, M.D., Simpson, James Y. (1811-1870), and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):: Obstetrical and Gynecological Instruments
Found in:: Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Simpson's long forceps

92. Blunt hook and crochet

Creator:: Thoms, Herbert (1885-1972)
Collection Title:: Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:: Box 049
Image Count:: 1
Alternative Title:: Obstetric crochet
Description:: This instrument has a single angled hook on the end, which when placed around the neck of the fetus and twisted, succeeded in severing the head. These types of instruments were used when the fetus was already dead and the mother's condition was critical. They might also have been used to remove tumors.
Subject (Name):: Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):: Obstetrical and Gynecological Instruments
Found in:: Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Blunt hook and crochet

93. Blunt hook and crochet

Creator:: Thoms, Herbert (1885-1972)
Collection Title:: Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:: Box 049
Image Count:: 1
Alternative Title:: Obstetric crochet
Description:: This instrument has a straight handle with a single angled hook on the end, which when placed around the neck of the fetus and twisted, succeeded in severing the head. These types of instruments were used when the fetus was already dead and the mother's condition was critical. They might also have been used to remove tumors.
Subject (Name):: Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):: Obstetrical and Gynecological Instruments
Found in:: Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Blunt hook and crochet

94. Blunt hook and crochet

Creator:: George Tiemann and Company
Thoms, Herbert (1885-1972)
Collection Title:: Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:: Box 088
Image Count:: 2
Alternative Title:: Obstetric crochet
Description:: This instrument hasa wooden handle with a single angled hook on the end, which when placed around the neck of the fetus and twisted, succeeded in severing the head. These types of instruments were used when the fetus was already dead and the mother's condition was critical. They might also have been used to remove tumors.
Subject (Name):: Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):: Obstetrical and Gynecological Instruments
Found in:: Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Blunt hook and crochet

95. Chain ecraseur

Creator:: Mashied a Paris
Thoms, Herbert (1885-1972)
Collection Title:: Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:: Box 049
Image Count:: 1
Description:: A metal chain ecraseur with a wooden handle—this was used for the removal of uterine and ovarian tumors. The ecraseur has a screw operated tightening mechanism than can shorten a looped wire, thereby strangulating soft tissue.
Subject (Name):: Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):: Obstetrical and Gynecological Instruments
Found in:: Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Chain ecraseur

96. Blunt hook and crochet

Creator:: George Tiemann and Company
Thoms, Herbert (1885-1972)
Collection Title:: Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:: Box 049
Image Count:: 2
Alternative Title:: Obstetric crochet
Description:: This instrument has a single angled hook on the end, which when placed around the neck of the fetus and twisted, succeeded in severing the head. These types of instruments were used when the fetus was already dead and the mother's condition was critical. This instrument might also have been used to remove tumors. #10 is etched onto the side of the device.
Subject (Name):: Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):: Obstetrical and Gynecological Instruments
Found in:: Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Blunt hook and crochet

97. Blunt hook and crochet

Creator:: George Tiemann and Company
Thoms, Herbert (1885-1972)
Collection Title:: Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:: Box 049
Image Count:: 1
Alternative Title:: Obstetric crochet
Description:: This instrument has a single angled hook on the end, which when placed around the neck of the fetus and twisted, succeeded in severing the head. These types of instruments were used when the fetus was already dead and the mother's condition was critical. This instrument might also have been used to remove tumors.
Subject (Name):: Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):: Obstetrical and Gynecological Instruments
Found in:: Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Blunt hook and crochet

98. Smellie's perforator

Creator:: Smellie, William (1697-1763)
Thoms, Herbert (1885-1972)
Collection Title:: Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:: Box 049
Image Count:: 1
Description:: This is an instrument for removing a fetus. William Smellie (1697 - 1763), British obstetrician, designed this perforator to work like a pair of scissors. The operator was required to use both hands to open the blades and cut the tissue. The end of the short pointed blades has a shoulder, which prevents the device from being introduced to too great a depth. This example includes a pin lock.
Subject (Name):: Bernard Kosto, M.D., Smellie, William (1697-1763), and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):: Obstetrical and Gynecological Instruments
Found in:: Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Smellie's perforator

99. Blot's perforator

Creator:: Blot, Hippolyte
Thoms, Herbert (1885-1972)
Collection Title:: Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:: Box 049
Image Count:: 1
Description:: This is an instrument for removing a fetus. Hippolyte Blot of Paris designed this perforator for obstructed labor. The points of the blade are like diamond shaped spears. The spring-loaded handle of these perforators facilitates one handed use. After the fetus is perforated, compressing the handle engages the spring, which allows the blades to open and enlarge the perforation.
Subject (Name):: Bernard Kosto, M.D., Blot, Hippolyte, and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):: Obstetrical and Gynecological Instruments
Found in:: Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Blot's perforator

100. Simpson's perforator

Creator:: Charles Lentz and Sons
Thoms, Herbert (1885-1972)
Collection Title:: Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:: Box 049
Image Count:: 1
Description:: This is an instrument for removing a fetus. This perforator is very similar to Smellie perforator but it has thinner and longer shanks. It has a pin lock and works much like a pair of scissors. The existing label reads: 'C. Lentz'.
Subject (Name):: Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):: Obstetrical and Gynecological Instruments
Found in:: Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Simpson's perforator

101. Surgical dissecting wallet

Creator:: Simpson of London
Published / Created:: ca. mid 19th century
Collection Title:: Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:: Box 046
Image Count:: 8
Description:: A hand-stitched, folding leather wallet containing several dissection tools including forceps, lancets, knives, a probe, and a spatula.
Subject (Name):: Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Subject (Topic):: Surgical Instruments
Found in:: Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Surgical dissecting wallet

102. Dissecting Kit

Creator:: J. H. Gemrig
Published / Created:: ca. early 19th century
Collection Title:: Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:: Box 010
Image Count:: 5
Description:: A leather wallet, lined with a blue fabric, containing seven different instruments, including a pair of angled forceps, an exploring director (manufactured by Hermann); a pair of slide-catch forceps and two small scalpels with wooden handles (manufactured by Tiemann); a pair of spring-levered forceps (manufactured by Caswell, Hazard, and Company), a double-bladed pocket instrument (manufactured by Codman and Shurtleff). Additionally, a carboard bobbin of Chinese silk (produced by Tsatlee) and a small, additional leather wallet accompany the piece.
Subject (Name):: Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Subject (Topic):: Surgical Instruments
Found in:: Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Dissecting Kit

103. Chinese Surgical Instruments

Published / Created:: 19th century
Collection Title:: Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:: Box 031
Image Count:: 2
Description:: Five Chinese surgical instruments in a small wooden box lined with paper. Included are a 12.5 cm. pair of scissors, a pair of curved forceps, and three chisel/blade-type tools of varying sizes.
Subject (Name):: Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Subject (Topic):: Chinese Medicine and Surgical Instruments
Found in:: Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Chinese Surgical Instruments

104. Optical Lens

Creator:: McIntire, Magee and Brown Company
Pratt, N. J. (Bridgeport, CT)
Collection Title:: Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:: Box 007
Image Count:: 2
Description:: A small, wooden box with a sliding cover—of which reads "McIntire, Magee and Brown Co., 723 Sansom St., Philadelphia, PA." Inside is a single 5 cm diameter biconcave lens with two notches along the side. A small circular label on the lens has the number "13" written on it.
Subject (Name):: Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Subject (Topic):: Optics
Found in:: Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Optical Lens

105. Violet ray generator

Creator:: Master Electric Company
Published / Created:: 1900-1920
Collection Title:: Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:: Box 060
Image Count:: 1
Description:: A basic violet ray generator with a flat bulb head applicator. An instruction manual was included.
Subject (Name):: Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Subject (Topic):: Alternative Medicines and Electrotherapy
Found in:: Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Violet ray generator

106. The Tonjes Aero-Vibrant

Creator:: Harvey, Samuel Clark (1886-1953)
The American Vibrator Company
Published / Created:: ca. early 20th century
Collection Title:: Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:: Box 028
Image Count:: 2
Description:: The Tonjes Aero-Vibrant was a home vibration device that used either compressed air or liquid carbonic acid gas to power the device which would have been delivered to the user's residence—particularly useful if the residence had no electricity (see page 35 in Snow's "Mechanical Vibration and Its Therapeutic Application"). Featured here is a wooden box containing several metal attachments, some with rubber-covered ends.
Subject (Name):: Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Subject (Topic):: Alternative Medicines and Electrotherapy
Found in:: Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > The Tonjes Aero-Vibrant

107. Premier vibrator

Creator:: Cooper, William (West Haven, CT)
MacNicholl, T. Alexander, MD (Meriden, CT)
Published / Created:: ca. 1896
Collection Title:: Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:: Box 180
Image Count:: 2
Description:: An electric massager housed in a leather-covered suitcase with velvet-lined compartments within. Included are a number of rubber attachments, an oil dropper, and the cables in which to power the device.
Subject (Name):: Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Subject (Topic):: Alternative Medicines and Electrotherapy
Found in:: Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Premier vibrator

108. Williams Dial Battery

Creator:: Cooper, William (West Haven, CT)
MacNicholl, T. Alexander, MD (Meriden, CT)
P. G. Williams
Collection Title:: Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:: Box 025
Image Count:: 1
Description:: A wooden case containing a battery operated vibrating device with attachments, intended for medicinal and therapeutic use.
Subject (Name):: Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Subject (Topic):: Alternative Medicines and Electrotherapy
Found in:: Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Williams Dial Battery

109. Dial Battery

Collection Title:: Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:: Box 016
Image Count:: 2
Description:: A wooden box containing a battery operated vibrating device, intended for medicinal and therapeutic use. Beneath the top lid are instructions for use.
Subject (Name):: Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Subject (Topic):: Alternative Medicines and Electrotherapy
Found in:: Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Dial Battery

110. "OFRA" Violet Ray

Collection Title:: Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:: Box 026
Image Count:: 2
Description:: In a suitcase-styled box, lined with velvet, is a violet ray stimulator. Inside the lid, with a ribbon identifying the device brand as "OFRA", are several types of glass electrodes ranging from facial use to genital use. In the base of the kit, along with additional electrodes, including a hairbrush-style electrode as well as a rubberized bulb to use with the nasal electrode. The current for the device can be adjusted by a turn dial, allowing the user to vary between 110 and 250 volts.
Subject (Name):: Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Subject (Topic):: Alternative Medicines and Electrotherapy
Found in:: Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > "OFRA" Violet Ray

111. "Brooklyn" Combination Battery

Creator:: Brooklyn Dry Cell Battery Company
Collection Title:: Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:: Box 068
Image Count:: 2
Description:: A battery devised to generate both galvanic and faradic current from six dry cells housed within a wooden case with a damaged leather strap handle. Upon opening the case, the main panel consists of a large oscillator coil mounted on a top plate, with an adjustable induction core. Two switches adjust the galvanic and faradic current to the connectable devices. Under the lid of the box are the instructions for use.
Subject (Name):: Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Subject (Topic):: Alternative Medicines and Electrotherapy
Found in:: Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > "Brooklyn" Combination Battery

112. D. D. Home Medical Apparatus

Creator:: Cooper, William (West Haven, CT)
Collection Title:: Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:: Box 024
Image Count:: 2
Description:: Housed in a wooden case, the lid opens to reveal two metallic hand-held electrodes with wooden handles, a pair of sponge electrodes, a foot plate electrode, a dry cell battery and can. The directions for use are under the top lid. The lid closes with an eye-latch, and has a metal handle for carrying.
Subject (Name):: Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Subject (Topic):: Alternative Medicines and Electrotherapy
Found in:: Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > D. D. Home Medical Apparatus

113. Pilling-Made Philadelphia Battery

Creator:: George P. Pilling and Son Company
Published / Created:: 1880-1900
Collection Title:: Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:: Box 024
Image Count:: 3
Description:: Housed in a wooden case, the lid opens to reveal a battery with an oscillator transformer. Additionally there are two wooden handled electrodes, two sponge electrodes, two metal tube electrodes, a foot plate electrode, and some additional cording. The directions for use are under the top lid. The lid closes with an eye-latch, and has a metal handle for carrying.
Subject (Name):: Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Subject (Topic):: Alternative Medicines and Electrotherapy
Found in:: Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Pilling-Made Philadelphia Battery

114. Kymograph

Creator:: Carl Ludwig
D. B. Kagenaar
Fulton, John Farquhar (1899-1960)
Published / Created:: ca. mid-late 19th century
Collection Title:: Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:: Box 007
Image Count:: 4
Description:: A brass kymograph housed in a wooden case—seen in the images is a drum that is driven by an internal spring. The case contains twelve sheets of white recording paper, and one smoked sheet with four traces previously recorded on it. The manufacturer, D. B. Kagenaar, has their name stamped in a number of locations throughout the instrument.
Subject (Name):: Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Subject (Topic):: Hematology and Physiology
Found in:: Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Kymograph

115. 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

116. 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

117. 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

118. Vaporizer Kettle

Creator:: Streeter, Edward Clark (1874-1947)
Published / Created:: ca. 1850-1900
Collection Title:: Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:: Box 042
Image Count:: 1
Description:: A vaporizer kettle.
Subject (Name):: Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Subject (Topic):: Medical instruments
Found in:: Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Vaporizer Kettle

119. 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

120. Ether Inhaler

Creator:: Steiner, Walter R., MD (1935- )
Collection Title:: Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:: Box 108
Image Count:: 2
Description:: An ether inhaler.
Subject (Name):: Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Subject (Topic):: Anesthesiology
Found in:: Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Ether Inhaler