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.
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.
Bradley, William S., MD (New Haven, CT) George Tiemann and Company McNeil and Washburn
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.
A hinged wooden box, painted red, and lined with velvet. Inside are twenty-three ivory-handled dental tools, along with an additional number of rusty blades, and a large piece of silver foil used for fillings.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Bunting, Charles H., MD (1955) De Zeng Standard Company
Published / Created:
19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 019
Image Count:
1
Description:
A combination ophthalmoscope and otoscope. The handle is hollow to hold the batteries; the light bulb fitting screws in at the top of the device, whereas both the ophthalmoscope and otoscope heads attach over this. The device is housed in a leather covered wooden case with velvet lined inserts.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.