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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

51.
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

52.
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

53.
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

54.
"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

55.
"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

56.
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

57.
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

58.
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

59.
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

61.
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

62.
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

63.
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

64.
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

65.
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

66.
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

67.
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

68.
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

69.
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

70.
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

71.
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

72.
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

73.
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

74.
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

75.
Elliot's forceps

Creator:
Elliot, George Thompson (1827-1881)
Thoms, Herbert (1885-1972)
Published / Created:
1858
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 049
Image Count:
1
Alternative Title:
Forceps
Description:
A pair of metal forceps with wooden handles. Elliot forceps include both types of locking devices credited to Elliot. George Thompson Elliot (1827-1881), an American obstetrician, based the design of his forceps on that of Simpson's long forceps. The main characteristic distinguishing the two types is the locking device. The first device consists of a sliding pivot, which can be moved along a groove in the handle. The second device is a long screw in one handle, which extends into the second blade. These devices allowed the operator to fix the amount of pressure and compression of the fetal head.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D., Elliot, George Thompson (1827-1881), and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Obstetrical and Gynecological Instruments
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Elliot's forceps

76.
Sawyer's forceps

Creator:
Thoms, Herbert (1885-1972)
Published / Created:
1876
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 049
Image Count:
2
Alternative Title:
Forceps
Description:
A pair of forceps with very short handles and slightly curved blades for use in outlet delivery. #22 is stamped on the inside of the handles.
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 > Sawyer's forceps

77.
Forceps

Creator:
P. H. Schmidt
Thoms, Herbert (1885-1972)
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 049
Image Count:
1
Description:
A pair of forceps with wooden handles. The device has three prongs in which to adjust the forceps. An old label reads "I-R Taylor 1875".
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 > Forceps

78.
Elliot's forceps

Creator:
Elliot, George Thompson (1827-1881)
Thoms, Herbert (1885-1972)
Published / Created:
1858
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 049
Image Count:
2
Alternative Title:
Forceps
Description:
A pair of Elliot forceps, of which include both types of locking devices credited to Elliot. George Thompson Elliot (1827-1881), an American obstetrician, based the design of his forceps on that of Simpson long forceps. The main characteristic distinguishing the two types is the locking device. The first device consists of a sliding pivot, which can be moved along a groove in the handle. The second device is a long screw in one handle, which extends into the second blade. These devices allowed the operator to fix the amount of pressure and compression of the fetal head. #8 is stamped on the inside of one handle. An old label reads "Elliot 1858".
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D., Elliot, George Thompson (1827-1881), and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Obstetrical and Gynecological Instruments
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Elliot's forceps

79.
Orme's forceps

Creator:
Thoms, Herbert (1885-1972)
Published / Created:
1782
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 045
Image Count:
2
Alternative Title:
Forceps
Description:
A pair of metal forceps with wooden handles.
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 > Orme's forceps

80.
Simpson's forceps

Creator:
Simpson, James Y. (1811-1870)
Thoms, Herbert (1885-1972)
Young, Edinburgh
Published / Created:
1848
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 045
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 forceps

81.
Wrisberg's forceps

Creator:
Thoms, Herbert (1885-1972)
Wrisberg, Heinrich August (1739-1808)
Published / Created:
1796
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 045
Image Count:
1
Alternative Title:
Forceps
Description:
A pair of metal forceps with wooden handles. Heinrich August Wrisberg (1739-1808) was a German obstetrician.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D., Wrisberg, Heinrich August (1739-1808), and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Obstetrical and Gynecological Instruments
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Wrisberg's forceps

82.
Bedford's forceps

Creator:
Bedford, Gunning (1806-1870)
George Tiemann and Company
Thoms, Herbert (1885-1972)
Published / Created:
19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 094
Image Count:
1
Alternative Title:
Forceps
Description:
A pair of metal forceps with wooden handles. Gunning Bedford (1806-1870), an American physician, devised a forceps with blades that were lighter and thinner than the blades in previous forceps. The handles included finger rings which gave the operator better traction. O.F. Roler later designed a similar type of forceps.
Subject (Name):
Bedford, Gunning (1806-1870), Bernard Kosto, M.D., and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Obstetrical and Gynecological Instruments
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Bedford's forceps

83.
Bedford's forceps

Creator:
Bedford, Gunning (1806-1870)
George Tiemann and Company
Thoms, Herbert (1885-1972)
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 094
Image Count:
1
Alternative Title:
Forceps
Description:
A pair of metal forceps with wooden handles. Gunning Bedford (1806-1870) an American physician, devised a forceps with blades that were lighter and thinner than the blades in previous forceps. The handles included finger rings which gave the operator better traction. O.F. Roler later designed a similar type of forceps.
Subject (Name):
Bedford, Gunning (1806-1870), Bernard Kosto, M.D., and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Obstetrical and Gynecological Instruments
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Bedford's forceps

84.
Elliot's forceps

Creator:
Elliot, George Thompson (1827-1881)
George Tiemann and Company
Thoms, Herbert (1885-1972)
Published / Created:
1858
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 045
Image Count:
1
Alternative Title:
Forceps
Description:
A pair of metal forceps with wooden handles. Elliot forceps include both types of locking devices credited to Elliot. George Thompson Elliot (1827-1881), an American obstetrician, based the design of his forceps on that of Simpson's long forceps. The main characteristic distinguishing the two types is the locking device. The first device consists of a sliding pivot, which can be moved along a groove in the handle. The second device is a long screw in one handle, which extends into the second blade. These devices allowed the operator to fix the amount of pressure and compression of the fetal head.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D., Elliot, George Thompson (1827-1881), and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Obstetrical and Gynecological Instruments
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Elliot's forceps

85.
Forceps

Creator:
Dieeo-Moore Instrument Company
Thoms, Herbert (1885-1972)
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 045
Image Count:
1
Description:
A pair of metal forceps. An old label found with the device reads "Swartz (St. Louis)".
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 > Forceps

86.
Elliot's forceps

Creator:
Elliot, George Thompson (1827-1881)
George Tiemann and Company
Thoms, Herbert (1885-1972)
Published / Created:
1858
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 045
Image Count:
1
Description:
A pair of metal forceps with wooden handles. Elliot forceps include both types of locking devices credited to Elliot. George Thompson Elliot (1827-1881), an American obstetrician, based the design of his forceps on that of Simpson's long forceps. The main characteristic distinguishing the two types is the locking device. The first device consists of a sliding pivot, which can be moved along a groove in the handle. The second device is a long screw in one handle, which extends into the second blade. These devices allowed the operator to fix the amount of pressure and compression of the fetal head. An old label found with the device reads "Elliot 1858".
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D., Elliot, George Thompson (1827-1881), and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Obstetrical and Gynecological Instruments
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Elliot's forceps

87.
Haighton and Lowder's forceps

Creator:
Orme, David (1727-1812)
Thoms, Herbert (1885-1972)
Published / Created:
1790
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 045
Image Count:
2
Alternative Title:
Forceps
Description:
A pair of metal straight and short forceps with a wood handle. These forceps, designed in the late eighteenth century by David Orme (1727-1812), William Lowder (d.1801) and John Haighton (1755-1823) of London were quite similar. The models had rounder and wider blades than those of British obstetrician William Smellie.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D., Haighton, John (1755-1823), Lowder, William (d.1801), Orme, David (1727-1812), and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Obstetrical and Gynecological Instruments
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Haighton and Lowder's forceps

88.
Haighton and Lowder's forceps

Creator:
Orme, David (1727-1812)
Thoms, Herbert (1885-1972)
Published / Created:
1782
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Image Count:
2
Alternative Title:
Forceps
Description:
A pair of metal forceps with wood handles. These forceps, designed in the late eighteenth century by David Orme (1727-1812), William Lowder (d.1801) and John Haighton (1755-1823) of London were quite similar. The models had rounder and wider blades than those of British obstetrician William Smellie.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D., Haighton, John (1755-1823), Lowder, William (d.1801), Orme, David (1727-1812), and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Obstetrical and Gynecological Instruments
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Haighton and Lowder's forceps

89.
Young's forceps

Creator:
Thoms, Herbert (1885-1972)
Young, Thomas (1726-1783)
Published / Created:
1784
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 094
Image Count:
1
Alternative Title:
Forceps
Description:
A pair of metal forceps, stamped with a #4. These forceps had a tuned-up tip to the blades. Thomas Young (1726-1783) taught midwifery at the University of Edinburgh.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D., Yale University. School of Medicine., and Young, Thomas (1726-1783)
Subject (Topic):
Obstetrical and Gynecological Instruments
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Young's forceps

90.
Simpson's forceps

Creator:
Simpson, James Y. (1811-1870)
Thoms, Herbert (1885-1972)
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 094
Image Count:
1
Alternative Title:
Forceps
Description:
A pair of all metal forceps, with #254 stamped inside one of the handles. An included label reads "poor model - too heavy, cephalic curves too large".
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 forceps

91.
Young's forceps

Creator:
Thoms, Herbert (1885-1972)
Young, Thomas (1726-1783)
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 045
Image Count:
1
Alternative Title:
Forceps
Description:
Young's obstetric forceps, with #4 stamped on the instrument. These forceps have a turned-up tip to the blades. Thomas Young (1726-1783) taught midwifery at the University of Edinburgh.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D., Yale University. School of Medicine., and Young, Thomas (1726-1783)
Subject (Topic):
Obstetrical and Gynecological Instruments
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Young's forceps

92.
Forceps

Creator:
Thoms, Herbert (1885-1972)
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 045
Image Count:
1
Description:
A pair of metal forceps with wooden handles.
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 > Forceps

93.
Cranioclast

Creator:
George Tiemann and Company
Thoms, Herbert (1885-1972)
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 045
Image Count:
1
Description:
A metal cranioclast with wood handles, two joints, and finger lugs. Craniocalsts were known as skull crushers. Their use was advocated only after all else had failed.
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 > Cranioclast

94.
Cranioclast

Creator:
J. Reynders and Company
Thoms, Herbert (1885-1972)
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 045
Image Count:
1
Description:
A metal cranioclast with wood handles, two joints, and finger lugs. Craniocalsts were known as skull crushers. Their use was advocated only after all else had failed.
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 > Cranioclast

95.
Cranioclast

Creator:
Reed and Company
Thoms, Herbert (1885-1972)
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Image Count:
1
Description:
A metal cranioclast with wood handles, two joints, and finger lugs. Craniocalsts were known as skull crushers. Their use was advocated only after all else had failed.
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 > Cranioclast

96.
Cranioclast

Creator:
Beiner, Wien
Thoms, Herbert (1885-1972)
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 045
Image Count:
1
Description:
A cranioclast, with blades containing deep serrations and grooves. There appears to be a missing screw mechanism at end of handle. Longer and stronger than Simpson model, craniocalsts were known as skull crushers. Their use was advocated only after all else had failed.
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 > Cranioclast

97.
Smellie's double crochet

Creator:
Smellie, William (1697-1763)
Thoms, Herbert (1885-1972)
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 045
Image Count:
1
Alternative Title:
Obstetric crochet
Description:
Smellie devised a double crochet that could be used as a single crochet. It is simple in design much like a forceps except that it has a sharp tooth at the end of each slim blade. This tooth could pierce and be embedded in the head of a fetus for removal.
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 double crochet

98.
Blunt hook and crochet

Creator:
Thoms, Herbert (1885-1972)
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 088
Image Count:
2
Alternative Title:
Obstetric crochet
Description:
An obstetric crochet—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

99.
Trephine perforator

Creator:
Thoms, Herbert (1885-1972)
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 045
Image Count:
1
Description:
A metal Trephine perforator, with a crank at the end of the handle. The Trephine perforator was popular in Europe but not so in England. This example has a pelvic curve.
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 > Trephine perforator

100.
Cephalotribe

Creator:
George Tiemann and Company
Lusk, William Thompson, 1838-1897
Thoms, Herbert (1885-1972)
Published / Created:
19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 094
Image Count:
1
Description:
An all metal cephalotribe with the screw and wing nut intact. Cephalotribe with fenestrated blades with cephalic and pelvic curve. This cephalotribe listed as belonging to William Lusk who taught a Bellevue Medical College. Cephalotribes (headcrushers) first appeared in the early nineteenth century. A cephalotribe was a medical instrument used in obstetrics to crush the skull of stillborn fetuses (cephalotripsy).
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 > Cephalotribe