A clear square bottle made of glass, and topped with a glass stopper. One side has a painted label—a graying oval flanked by two blue-colored leafy boughs and adorned with three colored circles. A three-tiered gold crown is at the top of this design. At center is printed 'Ess Castor', or 'Castor Essence'.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
A clear square bottle made of glass, and topped with a glass stopper. One side has a painted label—a graying oval flanked by two blue-colored leafy boughs and adorned with three colored circles. A three-tiered gold crown is at the top of this design. At center is printed 'Aether Aceticum'.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
A clear square bottle made of glass. One side has a painted label—a graying oval flanked by two blue-colored leafy boughs and adorned with three colored circles. A three-tiered gold crown is at the top of this design. At center is printed 'Elix Robor Whyty', or 'Elixir Roberans Whyttii'
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
A clear square bottle made of glass. One side has a painted label—a graying oval flanked by gold-colored leafing, and a three-tiered gold crown at the top. At center is printed 'Ess Gent', or 'Essence of Gentianae'.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
A clear square bottle made of glass, and topped with a glass stopper. One side has a painted label—a graying oval flanked by two blue-colored leafy boughs and adorned with three colored circles. A three-tiered gold crown is at the top of this design. At center is printed 'Flor [Sulphur]is', or 'Flores Sulphuris'.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
A clear square bottle made of glass, and topped with a glass stopper. One side has a painted label—a graying oval (with a bit of the paint chipped away) flanked by two blue-colored leafy boughs and adorned with three colored circles. A three-tiered gold crown is at the top of this design. At center is printed 'Liquor Amoniat Aclt', or 'Liquor Ammoniae Acetatae'
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
A clear square bottle made of glass, and topped with a glass stopper. There appears to be some liquid remaining in the bottom of the glass. One side has a painted label—a graying oval (much of the paint chipped away) flanked by two blue-colored leafy boughs and adorned with three colored circles. A three-tiered gold crown is at the top of this design. At center is printed 'Tinct Chinae H', or 'Tincture of China Oil'.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
A clear square bottle made of glass, and topped with a glass stopper. One side has a painted label—a graying oval flanked by two blue-colored leafy boughs and adorned with three colored circles. A three-tiered gold crown is at the top of this design. At center is printed 'Tr Calmi Aromat', or 'Tincture Caloviel Aromatic'.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
A clear square bottle made of glass. One side has a painted label—a graying oval (with much of the paint chipped off) flanked by two blue-colored leafy boughs and adorned with three colored circles. A three-tiered gold crown is at the top of this design. At center is printed '[Spiritus] Acetica Aeth', or 'Spiritus Acetica Aether'.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
A clear square bottle made of glass, and topped with a glass stopper. One side has a painted label—a graying oval flanked by two blue-colored leafy boughs and adorned with three colored circles. A three-tiered gold crown is at the top of this design. At center is printed '[Spiritus] Cochleariae', or 'Spiritus of Cochlearia'.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
A clear square bottle made of glass. One side has a painted label—a graying oval flanked by two blue-colored leafy boughs and adorned with three colored circles. A three-tiered gold crown is at the top of this design. At center is printed '[Spiritus] Vini Camph', or 'Spritus Vini Camphorae'.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
An elaborately painted apothecary jar, featuring a pair of angels holding aloft torches, surrounded by flowers and decorative leafing. At the center reads 'Polvo Triac:' (powdered treacle).
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
An elaborately painted apothecary jar, featuring a pair of angels holding aloft torches, surrounded by flowers and decorative leafing. At the center reads 'Salep'.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
A set of French surgical instruments, including a trepanning set with a brush and several trephine bits, a raspatory, and other assorted levators and probes.
Subject (Geographic):
France
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
A nude female figure carved in ivory. Originally used as a device for Chinese male physicians to learn about a female's medical issue without the patient indicating as such on her own body.
Subject (Geographic):
China
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
A nude female figure carved in ivory. Originally used as a device for Chinese male physicians to learn about a female's medical issue without the patient indicating as such on her own body.
Subject (Geographic):
China
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
A nude female figure carved in ivory. Originally used as a device for Chinese male physicians to learn about a female's medical issue without the patient indicating as such on her own body.
Subject (Geographic):
China
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
A wooden box, from the 'Angler II', consisting of a sick bay, or first aid kit. There is a list of the contents affixed to the inside of the label, which reads "Scalpel, Scissors, Clamp, Forceps, Atropine, Morphine, Aspirin, Tape, Codeine, Digitalis, Novocaine, Pins, Caffeine, Adrenaline, Ephendrine, Bromides, Pyramidon, Amytal Comp., Suppositories, Cathartic, Cotton, Bandage, Gauze, Mercuric Oxide, Skin Silks, Thermometer, Nitro Glyc., Hypodermic".
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
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.
Codman and Shurtleff Streeter, Edward Clark (1874-1947)
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.
An anatomical mannequin, carved out of ivory, depicting a reclining female with long hair and a cloth about her loins. The torso of the mannequin is held in place by two pins, but is removable. Beneath the lid is a removable heart and fetus—the latter
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
A cardboard box containing five portions of amylene chlorate (0 gr. 02; suprarenalextract 0 gr. 010). This is a minor dental and surgical anesthetic. An information sheet is enclosed.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
A round clear glass bottle with a glass stopper. The label affixed identifies the previous contents as Ipecacuanha, or Ipecac. Often used to induce vomiting.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Medlycott, Sir Hubert (Vensomerset, England) Murphy, Fred T., MD (Detroit, purchased 1929) Pope Roach, Pharmaceutical Chemist
Published / Created:
1828
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 072
Image Count:
3
Description:
A wooden apothecary chest—inside the main chamber are seven glass bottles, each with a glass stopper. In the additional drawer accessed from the front of the chest are four more bottles, as well as two cylindrical containers. Everything in this drawer is labeled with a paper label.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
A hinged wooden box with a heavy leather carrying strap and a push button lock. Inside the box are numerous bottles, most of them sealed with a cork, and many containing some sort of powder. In addition, there are several packets, both of paper and leather, as well as other various containers that appear to hold various herbal and botanical remedies.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
A ballot box from the Yale Medical School with a slide top wooden box with elliptical cutout in cover. An included note from H. B. Ferris reads "Box used to collect ballots when voting whether students should receive the MD degree. Yale Medical School Faculty". Apparently the box was used when C. A. Lindsley, MD, was the dean.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
J. Reynders 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:
A metal cephalotribe, which seem to be missing both a screw and a wing nut. 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.
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.
A Civil War-era medicine case, once owned by Dr. Lewis H. Steiner, who was the Chief Director of the Sanitary Commission of the Army of the Potomac. The case consists of ten compartments, each with a paper label identifying the contents.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D., Steiner, Lewis Henry, MD (1827-1892), and Yale University. School of Medicine.
A World War Two-era J-Feder 504 long-delay igniter—a timer that was able to be set from any time between ten minutes and up to three weeks. This was evidently similar to the one that was used to detonate the Naples Post office 17 days after the Nazis had
Subject (Geographic):
Germany
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
A pair of collapsing binoculars—the glass lenses are mounted in a grey metal frame. The lens brackets are hinged, allowing the device to open parallel to each other so they function as a sort of binocular telescope. The smaller, diverging lenses are able to slide towards and away from the larger, converging lenses. They also accompany a brown leather enveloping case (not pictured) that measures 117 mm. x 74 mm.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A brown wooden box containing an electrotherapy device. Per the label under the lid, this is the Davis and Kidder's Patent Magneto Electric Machine, intended for "nervous diseases'. The directions for use are included, as well.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Mexican Day of the Dead diorama depicting medical treatment. The surgeon, nurse, patient and bystander are all skeletons. Paint on wood, pasteboard and [papier-mâché] with wire armatures. Glass mirrors on back wall. Underside and back are unpainted. Traditionally celebrated Christian Holy Day on November 2nd. All Souls Day.
Subject (Geographic):
Mexico
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.
Axis traction forceps were designed to allow easy transition along the axis of the pelvic plane. An older label included with the device reads "Works best in L.O.A. - Mid Pelvic". William Dewees was from Salinas, Kansas.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D., Dewees, William, and Yale University. School of Medicine.
External controls and internal transducer of a diaphragm pacemaker. Largest of the three parts is a plastic box, 22.3 x 10.2 x h5.4cm plus control knobs protruding out of the upper face, and a power switch at the back. The underside is transparent [perspex], showing the transducer coil and folded yellow paper with notes packed inside. The second part is a transparent rubber block, 9.7 x 5.7 x 2cm, containing batteries and transducer for location inside the body. Nerve stimulation electrodes run on leads out of one end. The electrodes extend 32 cm from the main block. The third part is a transparent [perspex] box, 8.4 x 4.2 x 7.8 cm, with controls inset into the top, including knobs for pulse frequency and [amplitude] with hand-written dials. Two 30V batteries (model VS085, RCA, made by Harrison, NJ 07029) can be seen in the bottom of the unit. This device has been used. Implantable pacemaker and leads, external electrical apparatus. Includes reprint from Glenn, Liebow, and Lindskog.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
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.
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.
Elliot, George Thomson (1827-1871) 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 W. F. Ford stamped on one of the 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 the 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.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D., Elliot, George Thompson (1827-1881), and Yale University. School of Medicine.
