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Yale University. School of Medicine.
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Published / Created:
1750 - 1800
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 246
Image Count:
3
Alternative Title:
Trephining Set
Description:
A trepanning set housed in a leather covered wooden box fitted with velvet lined inserts. Inside can be found a levator, a trephine handle, brush, and several heads, an antrum drill, a raspatory, and forceps.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Amputation and Trepanning and Surgical Instruments
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Trepanning Set
Creator:
George Tiemann & Company
Published / Created:
1855 - 1864
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 241
Image Count:
5
Description:
A mahogany box with velvet lined inserts, housing a trephining set with both a galt and a crown trephine bit, a detachable handle, a brush, and three sets of chain hooks. Not pictured, but included under the lid, is a scalpel, an elevator, and a raspatory.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Surgical Instruments and Trepanning Set
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Trepanning Set
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
Creator:
Carmalt, William Henry (1836-1929)
Published / Created:
early 20th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 019
Image Count:
1
Description:
An incomplete set of trial lenses for visual testing for the bifocal component of an eyeglass prescription, from +0.5 diopters to 3.25 diopters. Each lens measures 2 cm. in diameter, set within a secondary lens measuring about 4 cm. in diameter. The set is housed in a leather covered wooden case, with velvet covered inserts.
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 > Trial lens set
Creator:
George Tiemann and Company
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
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:
Fry, Clements Collard (1892-1955) L. N. (Lorenzo Niles) Fowler
Published / Created:
ca. mid 19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 095
Image Count:
4
Description:
Two phrenological busts, each with the skull and temple regions divided into various regions that are labeled with a certain personality trait. The inscription along the back of the base reads “'For thirty years I have studied the Crania and living heads
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D., Fowler, L. N. (Lorenzo Niles) (1811-1896), and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Alternative Medicine and Phrenology
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Two Phrenological Busts
Creator:
Blumer, George (1872-1962)
Published / Created:
ca. 19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 099
Image Count:
1
Alternative Title:
Stethoscope
Description:
There are two wooden stethoscopes; the one on the left is in two parts, with a wooden shaft and an ivory base. The one on the right is made from a single piece of wood.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Stethoscope
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Two Stethoscopes Wooden
Published / Created:
20th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Image Count:
2
Alternative Title:
Urinalysis Hydrometer
Description:
A hydrometer intended for testing a patient's urine. Recommended readings are printed on the box.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Nephrology and Urology
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Ureometer
Creator:
Harvey, Samuel Clark (1886-1953)
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:
E. L. Washburn and Company
Published / Created:
early 20th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 020
Image Count:
1
Description:
An incomplete set of urethral sounds housed in a wooden box.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Urological Instruments
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Urethral Sounds Kit
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 063
Image Count:
1
Alternative Title:
Syringe
Description:
A urethral syringe, used in the treatment of gonorrhea, and housed in a metal case.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Syringes
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Urethral Syringe
Creator:
George Tiemann and Company
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
Creator:
George Tiemann and Company Harvey, Samuel Clark (1886-1953)
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:
Lindsley, Charles A. (Charles Augustus) (1826-1906)
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 065
Image Count:
1
Description:
A vaginal speculum.
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 > Vaginal Speculum
Creator:
Lindsley, Charles A. (Charles Augustus) (1826-1906)
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 133
Image Count:
1
Description:
A vaginal speculum.
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 > Vaginal Speculum
Creator:
Harvey, Samuel Clark (1886-1953)
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:
E. L. Washburn and Company Eliot, Gustavus, MD (Yale, A.B. 1877) Forbes, Mrs. William A.
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 090
Image Count:
1
Alternative Title:
Urethral Sounds
Description:
Housed in a wooden tray lined with velvet is a set of eight Van Buren-style urethral sounds, labeled with French, American, and English sizes.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Urology
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Van Buren-style Urethral Sounds
Creator:
Otto and Reynders
Published / Created:
early 19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 087
Image Count:
2
Alternative Title:
Wooden Handled Half Forcep
Description:
A vectis, looking much like a wooden handled half forceps. This was used to redirect the fetus to the vertex position.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Obstetrics
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Vectis
Creator:
Fitzgerald Manufacturing Company
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
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