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1.
Retractors

Creator:
A. Lüer
Published / Created:
19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Image Count:
1
Description:
Two small Z-shaped retractors.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Medical instruments and Surgical Instruments
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Retractors

3.
Surgical Instruments

Creator:
A. Lüer
Published / Created:
19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 024
Image Count:
1
Description:
Four ivory-handled surgical instruments, including a three scalpels of varying sizes, and a finger knife.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Surgical Instruments
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Surgical Instruments

6.
Ophthalmological Surgical Kit

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

7.
Scalpels

Creator:
Amatus Lüer
Published / Created:
19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 019
Image Count:
1
Description:
Three ivory handled scalpels of varying sizes in a leather covered box lined with silk and velvet.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Surgical Instruments
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Scalpels

8.
Screw and Pad for Spiral Tourniquet

Creator:
Amatus Lüer
Harvey, Samuel Clark (1886-1953)
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 008
Image Count:
1
Alternative Title:
Tourniquet
Description:
The screw, or spiral portion, to a spiral tourniquet, along with the accompanying pad. The canvas belt that would complete the instrument is missing.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
First Aid and Surgical Instruments
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Screw and Pad for Spiral Tourniquet

9.
Endoscopic Set

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

10.
Thermometer

Creator:
Andrew J. Lloyd
Published / Created:
1900
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 059
Image Count:
1
Description:
A leather-fitted case containing a thermometer—capable of giving readings in both Celsius and Fahrenheit.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Thermometers
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Thermometer

11.
Early Hormones and Biologicals

Creator:
Armour and Company
Streeter, Edward Clark (1874-1947)
Published / Created:
early 20th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 103
Image Count:
4
Alternative Title:
Kit of Dried Biologicals
Description:
A large folding wallet containing nineteen sealed vials of assorted digestive ferments and additives. All of the vials have paper labels indicating the contents within.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Chemistry and Pharmaceuticals
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Early Hormones and Biologicals

12.
Binaural Stethoscopes

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

14.
Glass Syringes

Creator:
Becton, Dickinson and Company
Published / Created:
20th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 063
Image Count:
2
Alternative Title:
Syringes
Description:
An assortment of glass syringes and hypodermic needles.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Syringes
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Glass Syringes

15.
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

16.
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

17.
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

19.
Fleam

Creator:
Berwick
Published / Created:
early 19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 038
Image Count:
1
Description:
A brass fleam with three steel blades.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Bloodletting and Phlebotomy
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Fleam

20.
Sunglasses

Creator:
Bishop, Lottie G.
Fritz and Hawley, Incorporated
Pratt, Q. N. J. (Old Saybrook, CT)
Published / Created:
20th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 107
Image Count:
1
Description:
A pair of women's sunglasses in a leather covered, suede lined case. The glasses have plastic frames and consist of a weaker lens prescription.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Ophthalmology and Optometry
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Sunglasses