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Published / Created:
18th - 19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 182
Image Count:
1
Description:
A series of five instruments—starting from the left, is a knife with a 1.2 cm. blade affixed to a wooden handle with a brass end.. Next is a long, narrow blade affixed to a bone handle. At center is a spatula-type instrument with a wooden handle. Following this is a knife with a 4 cm. blade affixed to a wooden grip. Lastly there is a knife with a long, narrow blade affixed to a metal handle with a floral pattern.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Surgical Instruments
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Surgical knives and scalpels
Creator:
Published / Created:
1870
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 022
Image Count:
6
Description:
A rectangular wooden box made of rosewood and fitted with velvet trays, holding a number of instruments including
a trephining set (including two trephines and a brush), a capital saw, an elevator, a Hey's saw, a catling knife, a pair of bone forceps, a spiral tourniquet, a metacarpal saw, a pair of artery forceps, a tenaculum, two amputating knives, and an amputating scalpel.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Amputation and Surgical Instruments
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Amputating and Trepanning Set
Creator:
Published / Created:
1872
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 054
Image Count:
7
Description:
A wooden box, contained in a leather slipcase, with brass trim and fitted with purple velvet trays. Included in the set is a lift, a spiral tourniquet, a trephine set, an elevator, a chisel, a retractor, as well as several specific types of knives, saws, forceps, and scalpels. Additionally, a bill of sale and a handwritten list of the set's instruments are included with the piece.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Amputation and Surgical Instruments
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Surgical instruments kit - General operating set
Creator:
Published / Created:
early 20th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 006
Image Count:
2
Alternative Title:
Electrotherapy Apparatus
Description:
A violet ray vibrating therapeutic device, housed in a leather-covered case.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Alternative Medicines and Electrotherapy
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Violet Ray Electrotherapy Device
Creator:
Published / Created:
ca. 1919
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 014
Image Count:
3
Alternative Title:
"New Born" Incant Lungmotor
Description:
A respirator designed for an infant in the event of breathing difficulties, or due to other emergencies requiring immediate resuscitation. Included along with the device are a page of instructions for use.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Neonatology and Resuscitation
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > The Lungmotor
Creator:
Published / Created:
ca. mid 19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 012
Image Count:
3
Description:
A wooden box containing a number of dissection tools, including scissors, forceps, scalpels, and an eye dropper. According to a note included with the piece, this originally belonged to Oliver Wendell Holmes and was subsequently given to Edward Hitchcock (and further family members).
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D., Hitchcock, Edward (1793-1864), Holmes, Oliver Wendell, Sr. (1809-1894), and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Dissection and Surgical Instruments
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Dissecting set
Creator:
Published / Created:
1890
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 018
Image Count:
3
Alternative Title:
Electrotherapy Apparatus
Description:
A pine case that opens from the top. Inside reveals a battery, cables, and conductors. Additionally, the instructions are printed under the lid of the box.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Alternative Medicines and Electrotherapy
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Three Current Chloride of Silver Dry Cell Faradic Battery
Creator:
Published / Created:
1870
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Image Count:
1
Description:
A leather-covered box fitted with purple velvet inserts. Inside is a double edged knife with an ivory handle and a circumcision shield.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Circumcision and Surgery
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Circumcision set
Creator:
Published / Created:
ca. late 19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 067
Image Count:
1
Description:
A child's intubation kit, housed in a leather-coved box with orange-colored inserts. Inside can be found a mouth gag, the insertion device, and seven intubation tubes—depending upon the size of the windpipe and age of the child (a scale is also included for help determine this). This was used in the treatment of diphtheria.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Diphtheria and Otolaryngology Instruments
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Intubation Set
Creator:
Published / Created:
1900
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 059
Image Count:
1
Description:
A leather-fitted case containing a thermometer—capable of giving readings in both Celsius and Fahrenheit.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Thermometers
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Thermometer
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 002
Image Count:
2
Description:
A wooden box, separated into four compartments—three of which hold a glass cup; the fourth containing the syringe, some valves, and two smaller cups.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Hematology and Phlebotomy
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Cupping Set
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 002
Image Count:
2
Description:
A surgical field kit, of which opens flat with each half closed off. Opening the halves reveal a number of surgical instruments; each with a drawing and a label identifying what they are. Most of the instruments appear to be in the kit, including both a curved and straight bistoury, bullet forceps, a chisel, bone forceps, an elevator, scalpels, an aneurism needle, scissors, a director and probe, a lancet point, a catheter, dressing forceps, and several haemostatic forceps. An emblem on the outer box reads "Medical Dep't USA".
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Surgical Instruments
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Surgical Field Kit
Published / Created:
ca. 17th - 18th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 065
Image Count:
1
Description:
A group of early surgical instruments including three wood handled steel cauteries, two lenticulars and a hammer.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Surgical Instruments
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Surgical Instruments
Creator:
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 008
Image Count:
1
Description:
An electrotherapy device—two nodes with cloth bands that connect to a battery.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Alternative Medicines and Electrotherapy
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Electrotherapy Apparatus
Creator:
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 008
Image Count:
1
Description:
A wood-handled vaginal speculum.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Gynecological Instruments
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Vaginal speculum
Creator:
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 008
Image Count:
1
Alternative Title:
Tonsillotome
Description:
A Fahnestock's tonsillotome with a wooden handle.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Surgical Instruments and Tonsillectomy
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Fahnestock's Tonsillotome
Creator:
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 008
Image Count:
1
Alternative Title:
Enucleator
Description:
A Sim's Enucleator with a wooden handle.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Gynecological Instruments and Surgical Instruments
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Sim's Enucleator
Creator:
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 008
Image Count:
1
Description:
A urethrotome with a wooden handle.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Urethral Instruments and Urologic Instruments
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Urethrotome
Creator:
Published / Created:
ca. early 19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 008
Image Count:
1
Description:
A surgical elevator with a wooden handle.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Surgical Instruments
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Elevator
Creator:
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 008
Image Count:
1
Alternative Title:
Needle Forceps
Description:
A pair of arterial torsion forceps, in fairly rusted condition.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Surgical Instruments
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Arterial Torsion Forceps
Creator:
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 008
Image Count:
1
Alternative Title:
Tourniquet
Description:
The screw, or spiral portion, to a spiral tourniquet, along with the accompanying pad. The canvas belt that would complete the instrument is missing.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
First Aid and Surgical Instruments
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Screw and Pad for Spiral Tourniquet
Creator:
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 008
Image Count:
1
Alternative Title:
Speculum Oris
Description:
A Mott Helster's Speculum Oris.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Oesophageal Instruments
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Mott Helster's Speculum Oris
Creator:
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 008
Image Count:
1
Description:
A Gooche's Cannula, with the strings still part of the instrument.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Surgical Instruments
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Gooche's Cannula
Creator:
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 008
Image Count:
1
Description:
A metacarpal saw with a wooden handle.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Amputation and Surgical Instruments
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Metacarpal saw
Creator:
Published / Created:
ca. early 19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 008
Image Count:
1
Description:
A lenticular knife with a wooden handle.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Surgical Instruments and Trephining
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Lenticular Knife
Creator:
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 008
Image Count:
1
Description:
A rectum trocar with a wooden handle.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Surgical Instruments and Urethral Instruments
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Rectum Trocar
Creator:
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 008
Image Count:
1
Alternative Title:
Uterine Sound
Description:
A Simpson's uterine sound with a wooden handle.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Gynecological Instruments and Obstetrical Instruments
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Simpson's Uterine Sound
Creator:
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 008
Image Count:
1
Description:
A metal urethral sound with a wooden handle.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Surgical Instruments and Urethral Instruments
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Urethral Sound
Creator:
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 008
Image Count:
1
Description:
A metal raspatory with a wooden handle.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Surgical Instruments and Trephining
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Raspatory
Creator:
Published / Created:
19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 024
Image Count:
1
Description:
Four ivory-handled surgical instruments, including a three scalpels of varying sizes, and a finger knife.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Surgical Instruments
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Surgical Instruments
Published / Created:
late 19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 001
Image Count:
1
Description:
A latched leather-fitted wooden box holding a set of graduated sounds.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Obstetrical Instruments and Surgical Instruments
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Graduated Sounds
Creator:
Published / Created:
early 20th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 016
Image Count:
1
Description:
A folding wallet made of leather with twenty vials containing various pills and powders, with typewritten labels to identify their contents.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Pharmaceuticals
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Pharmaceutical kit
Creator:
Published / Created:
early 20th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 016
Image Count:
1
Description:
A folding wallet made of leather with twelve cork-sealed vials. Each vial contains either a powder or a pill-type medication as well as a typewritten label identifying the contents.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Pharmaceuticals
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Pharmaceutical kit
Creator:
Published / Created:
early 20th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 025
Image Count:
2
Description:
A leather satchel lined with velvet. Inside reveals four rows of fifty empty vials, each sealed with a cork. A key, presumably to the satchel, is tied to the handle.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Pharmaceuticals
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Pharmaceutical kit
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 001
Image Count:
1
Description:
A velvet-lined box with fitted trays, inside which holds several pieces of glass laboratory equipment, such as vials, test tubes, pipettes, and funnels.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Laboratory Equipment
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Laboratory testing kit
Published / Created:
ca. late 19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 001
Image Count:
2
Description:
A child's intubation kit, housed in a leather-coved box with orange-colored inserts. Inside can be found a mouth gag, the insertion device, and seven intubation tubes—depending upon the size of the windpipe and age of the child (a scale is also included for help determine this). This was used in the treatment of diphtheria.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Diphtheria and Otolaryngology Instruments
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Intubation Set
Published / Created:
19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 001
Image Count:
2
Alternative Title:
Urethrotome
Description:
An Otis-style Dilating Urethrotome, of which is housed in a leather-covered box fitted with silk and velvet-lined inserts.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Urethral Instruments
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Otis' Dilating Urethrotome
Creator:
Published / Created:
late 19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 052
Image Count:
1
Description:
A wooden box with fitted velvet-lined trays. Inside is an incomplete set of Van Buren urethral sounds, as well as a bottle for lubricant. (Not Pictured) The upper compartment contains a woven silk catheter.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Urethral Instruments
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Urethral sounds
Published / Created:
ca. 18th or 19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 058
Image Count:
1
Description:
A large rectal or enema syringe with a curved nozzle and a wooden plunger.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Rectal Instruments and Syringes
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Rectal Syringe
Published / Created:
19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 058
Image Count:
1
Description:
A large rectal or enema syringe with a wooden plunger. Any previously included nozzles appear to be missing.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Rectal Instruments and Syringes
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Rectal Syringe
Published / Created:
19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 058
Image Count:
1
Description:
A large rectal or enema syringe with a narrow nozzle and a wooden plunger.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Rectal Instruments and Syringes
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Rectal Syringe
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 058
Image Count:
1
Description:
A large rectal or enema syringe with a curved nozzle and a wooden plunger.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Rectal Instruments and Syringes
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Rectal Syringe
Published / Created:
ca. 18th or 19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 058
Image Count:
1
Description:
A small metal syringe with a conical nozzle.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Syringes
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Syringe
Published / Created:
19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 058
Image Count:
1
Description:
A metal syringe with a long, curved nozzle.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Rectal Instruments and Syringes
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Enema Syringe
Creator:
Published / Created:
20th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 058
Image Count:
1
Description:
A metal syringe with a long, narrow nozzle.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Syringes
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Syringe
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 058
Image Count:
1
Description:
A glass syringe with rubber attachments housed in a wooden box.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Syringes
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Bulb Syringe
Creator:
Published / Created:
June 2, 1885
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 058
Image Count:
1
Description:
Dr. Molesworth's combination Acme Dilator and Intra-Uterine Syringe, as noted in the directions on the bottom of the box (not pictured). A covered wooden case with purple velvet-lined inserts that hold a syringe and a number of attachments.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Obstetrical Instruments and Urologic Instruments
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Acme Dilator and Intra Uterine syringe
Creator:
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 058
Image Count:
1
Description:
A leather-covered wooden box with purple velvet inserts, in which can be found a metal and glass syringe with attachments and tubing.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Rectal Instruments and Syringes
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Enema Syringe
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 058
Image Count:
1
Description:
A paper-covered box with a broken glass syringe. The box also contains two glass plungers, a long, thin needle, and a spring collar.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Syringes
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Syringe
Creator:
Published / Created:
19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 058
Image Count:
1
Description:
A leather-covered wooden case with blue velvet-lined inserts, in which can be found an anatomical syringe with two attachable 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 > Anatomical Syringe
Published / Created:
19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 058
Image Count:
1
Description:
A leather-covered box with purple velvet inserts, in which can be found a syringe made of glass and metal, as well as two attachable 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 > Syringe
Creator:
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 058
Image Count:
1
Description:
An oval-shaped metal box, containing a Burroughts-Welcome brand syringe and needles, and an assortment of pharmaceuticals
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Pharmaceuticals and Syringes
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Pharmaceutical Kit
Creator:
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 058
Image Count:
1
Description:
A leather-covered wooden box with fitted inserts, inside which contain a syringe, attachable needles, and a powdery substance housed inside a corked vial.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Pharmaceuticals and Syringes
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Syringe
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 058
Image Count:
1
Description:
A leather-covered wooden box with purple velvet inserts, in which can be found a glass and metal syringe.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Syringes
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Syringe
Creator:
Published / Created:
ca. mid-late 19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 058
Image Count:
1
Description:
A metal case containing a small syringe with one attachable needle.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Syringes
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Syringe
Creator:
Published / Created:
ca. mid-late 19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 058
Image Count:
1
Description:
A metal case containing a glass and metal syringe with two corked vials, each with 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 > Syringe
Creator:
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 058
Image Count:
1
Description:
Two Luer-Kaufman brand syringes with attachable needles, as well as two additional packages of needles. A package of gauze pads are included, as well.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Syringes
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Assorted Syringes and Needles
Creator:
Published / Created:
1880
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 001
Image Count:
1
Description:
A leather covered wooden box containing a large metal syringe with a double valve attachment, rubber tubing, and some additional needles.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D., Yale University. School of Medicine., and Yale University. School of Nursing
Subject (Topic):
Syringe
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Pneumatic aspirator syringe
Creator:
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 001
Image Count:
1
Alternative Title:
Hemocytometer
Description:
A Thomas Hemocytomer housed in a leather covered wooden box with velvet inserts. Inside the box are two glass pipettes with rubber tubing attached, as well as a microscope slide in which to investigate the collected contents.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Laboratory Equipment
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Thomas Hemocytometer
Published / Created:
early 20th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 002
Image Count:
1
Description:
A hinged metal case with an aspirator inside—as well as a number of attachments and some broken rubber tubing.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D., Yale University. School of Medicine., and Yale University. School of Nursing.
Subject (Topic):
Syringe
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Pneumatic aspirator syringe
Creator:
Published / Created:
ca. 1927
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 001
Image Count:
1
Alternative Title:
Hemocytometer
Description:
Housed inside a partitioned covered wooden box are three pipettes and a hemocytometer.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Laboratory Equipment
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Neubauer Hemocytometer
Creator:
Published / Created:
mid 19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 001
Image Count:
1
Description:
A wooden box, secured with a key, with fitted velvet inserts. Inside can be found an enema syringe with rubber tubing, and various attachments.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Rectal Instruments and Syringes
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Enema Syringe
Creator:
Published / Created:
late 19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 006
Image Count:
3
Alternative Title:
Camera Lucida
Description:
A camera lucida housed in a leather covered wooden box.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Drawing Instruments
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Zeichenapparat Nach Abbe
Creator:
Published / Created:
early 20th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Image Count:
2
Description:
A microtome, sans blades, with some tubing.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Medical instruments
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Microtome
Creator:
Published / Created:
ca. 1913
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 026
Image Count:
1
Description:
Six empty glass bottles with metal screw-on caps—each with a paper label with the contents handwritten upon them; one label identifies the pharmacist as Benoit Breitzfelder, from New Haven, Connecticut. Additionally, there are five prescription slips from William C Thompson, MD, of Stonington, CT.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Pharmaceuticals and Prescriptions
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Pharmaceutical kit
Published / Created:
1880
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 001
Image Count:
1
Description:
Four ear specula, housed in a leather covered box with velvet covered inserts.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Otolaryngology
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Ear Specula
Creator:
Published / Created:
1870
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 059
Image Count:
2
Alternative Title:
Stethoscope
Description:
A model of a Laennec Stethoscope.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D., Laennec, René (1781-1826), and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Cardiology and Pulmonary Medicine
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Laennec Stethoscope
Creator:
Published / Created:
1840 - 1860
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 059
Image Count:
1
Description:
Ivory handled lenticular.
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 > Lenticular
Published / Created:
mid 19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Image Count:
1
Description:
A well worn cloth tourniquet with a rusted buckle.
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 > Tourniquet
Creator:
Published / Created:
ca. early-mid 19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 020
Image Count:
1
Description:
Two metal cases along with four lancets of varying sizes. On one of the cases is etched "D. P. Smith, M.D."
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 > Lancets
Published / Created:
19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 059
Image Count:
1
Description:
A leather covered wooden box with fitted trays lined with silk and velvet. Inside is an ivory handle and five assorted surgical tools that can be screwed into the handle.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Surgical Instruments
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Surgical Tools
Creator:
Published / Created:
mid 19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 012
Image Count:
3
Description:
A folding leather wallet containing several surgical instruments, including lancets, scalpels, forceps, probes, a bullet scoop, needles, a spatula, scissors, and a catheter.
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 wallet
Published / Created:
late 19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 005
Image Count:
3
Description:
A physician's folding leather pharmaceutical kit, containing 53 cork sealed vials, most with pills or powders. Each vial also contains a hand written label that identifies the contents within. Out of the 53 vials, 28 measure 7 cm. in length, while the remaining 25 measure 3 cm. in length.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Pharmaceuticals and Prescriptions
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Pharmaceutical kit
Creator:
Published / Created:
late 19th - early 20th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 061
Image Count:
3
Description:
A leather satchel, separated into four compartments and containing about 47 vials of varying sizes, and containing some sort of pill or powder. Each vial is contained by either a cork or a metal screw-on cap, and has a paper label affixed that identifies the contents within.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Pharmaceuticals and Prescriptions
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Pharmaceutical kit
Published / Created:
late 19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 020
Image Count:
2
Description:
Hand sewn curved leather splint, with attached metal belt loop
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Orthopedics
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Leather splint
Creator:
Published / Created:
1850 - 1860
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 009
Image Count:
1
Description:
A leather wallet containing several surgical instruments, including lancets, a spatula, and forceps.
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 wallet
Published / Created:
19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 046
Image Count:
1
Description:
In a leather covered wooden box with fitted trays lined with silk and velvet are two ivory-handled trocars, as well as one additional trocar.
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 > Trocars
Creator:
Published / Created:
1886
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 009
Image Count:
1
Description:
A leather covered wooden box with velvet lined trays, containing a trocar, and a cannula.
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 > Trocar
Creator:
Published / Created:
early 20th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 057
Image Count:
1
Description:
A glass sign with gold lettering, which reads "Edgar M. Johnson, M.D."
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Signage
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Doctor's Sign
Creator:
Published / Created:
19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 010
Image Count:
1
Description:
A brass sign which reads "Dr. Tully".
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Signage
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Doctor's Sign
Creator:
Published / Created:
19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 038
Image Count:
1
Description:
A brass scarificator.
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 > Scarificator
Creator:
Published / Created:
19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 038
Image Count:
1
Description:
A spring lancet with safety catch, including a steel blade and mechanism in non-ferrous case.
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 > Spring Lancet
Published / Created:
19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 038
Image Count:
1
Description:
Two foldout steel blades in a brass sheath.
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
Creator:
Published / Created:
20th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 011
Image Count:
1
Description:
A plated scalpel cased inside a cardboard box, labeled "George Wostenholm & Songs Real IXL razor"
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 > Scalpel
Published / Created:
1830 - 1850
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 046
Image Count:
3
Description:
In a leather covered wooden box with velvet lined separators is a cupping set—including a brass syringe, four spigot taps, and four cups of varying sizes.
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 > Cupping Set
Published / Created:
early 19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 038
Image Count:
1
Description:
Housed inside a leather covered wooden box is a large spring lancet with a steel blade.
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 > Spring Lancet
Published / Created:
early 19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 038
Image Count:
1
Description:
A brass scarificator with sixteen 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 > Scarificator
Creator:
Published / Created:
early 19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 038
Image Count:
2
Description:
A brass scarificator with thirteen 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 > Scarificator
Creator:
Published / Created:
early 19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 038
Image Count:
1
Description:
A brass octagonal scarificator with twelve blades stored in an octagonal container lined in red fabric.
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 > Scarificator
Creator:
Published / Created:
early 19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 038
Image Count:
1
Description:
A spring lancet, made of steel and brass, housed in a leather covered case.
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 > Spring Lancet
Published / Created:
19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 046
Image Count:
1
Description:
A spring lancet, made of brass, housed in a wooden case lined with velvet.
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 > Spring Lancet
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 038
Image Count:
1
Description:
A spring lancet housed in a leather covered case. Engraved upon the case is the word "Träunichtesicht".
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 > Spring Lancet
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