Double-bladed spine saw with inlaid ebony handle
Silver saw with ebony handle used to cut sections through the spinal cord. The width of the sections could be varied with the screw and nut mechanism.
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Used to open the mouth during dental work, or when the mouth cannot open naturally because of forward dislocation of the jaw joint's intraarticular cartilage pad
Nickel-plated steel instrument with ridges along each side to allow the dentist to gradually open the patients' mouth wider.
Used to perform various procedures on the teeth
Eight, ivory-handled tools. angle-ended, groomed (large handle) 13.5 cm; bent shaft, diamond-shaped end (tip broken) 15.5 cm; bent shaft, diamond-shaped end 15.5 cm; straight shaft, triangular blade (collar missing) 15 cm; straight shaft, triangular blade 15 cm; straight shaft, oblong blade, notched 14 cm; straight shaft, broken end 13.5 cm; short, blunt shaft 11 cm.
Used to pack or condense filling material in a cavity
Wooden case with red silk lining and 5 tools with different ivory tips all with black wooden handles.
French Clyster 3 pieces: wooden plunger-23 cm., metal tube-5 cm in diameter and metal end piece.
A surgical kit with more than twenty instruments. Case is made of a lower part with larger tools and two inserts with smaller tools. Wooden case with purple velvet.
Used to improve vision . Sliding or hinged extensions were added later in the century.
Small, round, metal frames with loops at the end of each arms. Glass in each frame. Metal is oxidizing.
Used to clamp arteries placed near bone depressions
Metal handle with one large, cloth pad and a smaller, cloth pad.
Vibration--Diagnostic use--Equipment and supplies
Vibration--diagnostic use--instrumentation
Used to test hearing and vibration sense.
Five, metal tuning forks in a purple-lined, wooden case. One tuning fork has "WREGG INC., GERMANY" engraved on the handle. Used at the Buffalo Eye & Ear Hospital and the Wettlaufer Clinic.
Used to hold engorged tonsils in place during a tonsillectomy
The ends of the forceps are covered in hand-stitched absorbent cotton pads. The number "15" is visible on the instrument. They would be placed in an open position in the mouth and slowly closed over the tonsil to be removed. This prevented tonsillar material falling in the back of the throat causing obstruction or inhalation. Compression also reduced bleeding.
Instrument constructed from ebony and silver and is comprised of a cylinder hinged in two halves, a needle and a cover. After restoring the hernia the apparatus was inserted and the handle then removed, leaving the cover in place for 6-8 days to produce adhesions which would seal off the hernia. Which "By the most earnest advocates have been considered applicable to the to the smallest most recent and least troublesome hernias" their value being otherwise "denied or seriously questioned."
John Mappin (Firm : Birmingham, England)
Long metal shaft inside a glass tube which ends inside a large, circular glass chamber. Two small, glass extensions from the large, circular glass chamber. The glass tube continues through the top of the large, circular glass chamber. Inscription" TUNGSTEN TARGET MADE IN BOSTON BY MACALASTER, WIGGIN CO. Pat. 594036.
Used to provide support for a child's right tibia and fibula, and for a child's left ankle
Veneered splints patented in 1894 and manufactured by Stoddart Brothers, Buffalo, NY. The splints were made for a child's right tibia and fibula, and for a child's left ankle. Description on the inside of each splint states, "These Splints are stronger, lighter and better than any other
require very little padding, will not warp, are aseptic, waterproff, comfortable
and though so light that they are no burden to the patient are so strong that they meet every requirement as to strength. By heating they can be bent to fit any part, and they retain shape when cool."
Used to teach dental students the diseases of the teeth
Wooden box, with a glass cover, which encases 25 wax models of different "Diseases of the Teeth", complete with tags to explain each tooth.
Lithotomy instruments (gorgeret and forceps) and 1 instrument for hernia surgery
Kidneys--Calculi--Surgery--Equipment and supplies
Kidney Calculi--surgery--instrumentation
Three metal medical instruments: the first was used to cut, the second is a combination of forceps and scissors, and the third recalls the shape of a cross.
An intra-cervical device used to prevent conception
Small, gold instrument with a spring connecting the circular head to the thin, arched legs.
Pulse--Measurement--Equipment and supplies
Used to record the pulse pressure at the wrist
Metal instrument with wires, knobs and a short strap attached. A sensitive manometer sits on the radial pulse and is amplified by means of a weighted pulley. A clockwork mechanism turns a roller which winds recording paper under the needle to record a trace.
Dudgeon, R. E. (Robert Ellis), 1820-1904
Two silver inserts, one for each ear. Case has a tag that states "THE NATURTON COMPANY 83 PALL MALL, LONDON, S.W.I." Patent number on each ear piece reads "PATENT 426246".
Uses a screw mechanism to dilate the cervix
The set consists of five graduated dilators which are attached by a locking mechanism to an introducer. In Nickel-plated in an embossed leather case, lined with blue velvet and silk and marked :Mayer & Meltzer 71 Great Portland St. W".
Used to hold leeches for application to patient
Dark, cobalt blue jar with a characteristically everted lip and an open pontil.
Hemorrhoids--Surgery--Equipment and supplies
Used to compress hemorrhoids during removal
Silver clamp resembling scissors with ivory on the cisor portion of the clamp.
Used for beating one's nerves back to normal function
Wooden handle attached to a long piece of softened leather. Handle says "Boston Nerve Beater". "PAT APLD V03"?
Used in surgery to correct phimosis (tightness of the foreskin of the penis)
Bone conduction--Testing--Equipment and supplies
Several different pieces form this instrument which is contained in a small case lined with blue velvet and purple silk. The tools are made of steel while the handles are made of ivory.
Whittemore's 1866 patent mechanical vaccinator
Small metal instrument with a place for the doctor's finger and a lever to inject the vaccine into a patient. Inscription says "Made By Codman & Shurtleff Boston" on the left side. the right side says "Whittlemore's Patent Feb 21, 1866".
Tactile sensors--Measurement--Equipment and supplies
Used to measure sensation upon the skin and thus to determine whether the condition of tactile sensibility is normal or altered
Two silver, thin shafts that are joined together by a hinge where the instrument can expand. The brass measuring device is attached to one silver shaft, which is used to determine "the degree of sensation".
Used on arteries and small blood vessels during surgery
A rare and high quality Assalini forceps made from steel, blued steel, and with a cross-hatched ivory handle.
Long, tin wire with serated edges with a small silver handle at each end.
Drainage, Surgical--Equipment and supplies
Reginald Southey was an English physician and the fifth son of the original inventor, Dr. Henry Herbert Southey
Used to drain fluid from the body after surgery
Contains the needle, tool, a cap for the needle and four silver, perforated cannulae. Inserted in the body for drainage purposes.
Chartroule tuberculosis treatment device
Tuberculosis--Treatment--Equipment and supplies
Metal stand holding a glass an ivory structure. The ivory are used as fitting and the glass is used to hold the medicine and also where the patient inhales the medicine for their treatment.
Buck's drill for perforating the mastoid process
Mastoid process--Surgery-- Equipment and supplies
Two separate pieces. One item is a short and skinny silver tool. The other is the same except for the large, ivory handle that is attached. On the back of the handle an inscription states "TIEMANN&Co".
Buck, Albert H. (Albert Henry), 1842-1922
Used in electrosurgery in two principle modes: desiccation and fulguration
Black, plastic main instrument with two rubber cords extending from it; one leads to the plug for an electrical outlet while the other leads to the foot pump. A third rubber cord attachment is for the needle.
Long glass tube that is curled into figure-eights and has a yellow, small, circular glass chamber after each figure-eight. Each end has a larger, oval-shaped glass chamber.
A clear glass laboratory apparatus is shown against a light background. The device consists of a long central glass tube with several evenly spaced spherical bulbs and looped side projections along its length. One end has a larger oval bulb containing a visible internal wire or filament and a small dark-tipped end, while the opposite end has a smaller glass chamber with a metal component inside. Some sections show discoloration or residue, and the loops appear designed for attachment or support.
High quality and unusual brass pill press engraved "Patent Richard Simon Nottingham" and numbered 251 on both the handle and the head. An intricate mechanism with a hinged lid allows the pills to be pressed into a template. The pill "dough" would then be cut by means of the attached rotating knife and then removed on an early bakelite perforated plate.
Diagnostic imaging--Equipment and supplies
Used to view cards with images of diseases in 3-dimension
An image of a disease is held at the end of a long, wooden handle. One the other end of the long, wooden handle is a metal viewer, which a person can look through to see the image.
Snakeskin-covered book with each page displaying different steel needles used by surgeons.
Used to magnify and examine items such as cells too small to be seen otherwise
Brass, monocular, compound microscope in wooden case. The stage is 8.5 cm with the eyepiece extending 4-5 cm.
Anatomical model of torso with removable parts
Colorful, anatomical model of the human torso. The center of the torso is filled with removable parts such as the liver, stomach and large intestine.
Used for instruction on human brain anatomy
A pink, life-size model of a human brain atop a white base. The different sections of the brain detach from each other to reveal the insides of the brain and more sections.
Used in teaching anatomy of the human foot
Model of a human left foot used to show the muscles, arteries, veins, nerves, and the bones within it. Numerous compartments are detachable and held in place with brass hooks. The various sections show the muscles, arteries, veins, nerves, and bones in the foot.
Auzoux, Louis Thomas Jérôme, 1797-1880
Used for teaching sign language to children
Small ceramic cup that has the English alphabet in sign language encompassing the outside of the cup.
Phimosis--Surgery--Equipment and supplies
E. B. Foote Sr.'s 1881 Patent. Center piece screws into the center chamber, which opens the attached metal appendages to dilate.
Foote, Edward B. (Edward Bliss), 1829-1906
Used in surgical procedures by plastic surgeons and dermatologists
Metal forceps, which resemble scissors, with a a small instrument above the cisor portion, which is used to hold the skin.
Obstetrical and Gynecological Instruments
Used to prevent uterine prolapse uterus. The lower part of the pessary would be extra-vaginal and this would have been held in place with a leather strap
Cream-colored, small pillar-like instrument. The top, round piece has holes through it and the base is an oval shape.
Eye--Refractive errors--Equipment and supplies
Used to detect refractive errors of the eye
American instrument resembling a telescope made for ophthalmologic use.
Alternative medicine--Equipment and supplies
Complementary Therapies--instrumentation
Used to prevent diseases of the chest and lung through a "Voltaic Galvanic Principle".
A pink cloth vest with 20 metal buttons on the front and another 20 buttons on the back side of the vest. Used to place over the back and chest area. One shoulder has a tie to adjust to the size of the patient. Reportedly, the protective electrical current was activated via the secretions of the body as one came into contact with the metal discs of the device.
Electric Appliance Co. (Burlington, Kan.)
Used to comb the hair of an individual that has been infected with lice
Very rare 19th century lice comb in a cranberry-scoop form with a wooden handle. The fine, metal teeth meticulously gather the lice from the hair into the chamber. The chamber then opens from the bottom so that the lice can be removed from the comb.
Used for shaping and correcting the nose (quackery)
Pamphlet that describes the nosepiece and what it does for the patients nose. Front and Back Cover of Pamphlet: M. Trilety, "Pioneer Noseshaping Specialist", Binghamton, NY.
Leather encased Victorian pump enema with a japanned-metal well and brass and ivory fittings. Marked on the well-cover "M. SALT AND SON, 21 HULL ST. BIRMINGHAM, and TRUSS MAKERS TO THE HOSPITAL".
Ivory handle with a silver needle and an ivory cap to cover the needle. The top of this delicately carved piece unscrews to reveal a silver cannula sheath which is inserted over the central needle. The ivory body of the trocar is marked with the number "2".
Vagina--Examination--Equipment and supplies
Metal handle, screw and expanding metal tube.
A metal medical instrument with a cylindrical body and hinged handles is shown against a light background. The device has a round opening at one end connected to two curved handles with textured grips and a small adjustment screw. The elongated cylindrical section extends from the opening and has a smooth metal surface with visible wear. The hinged mechanism suggests the handles control the opening of the circular end.
Used to measure the quality of the mother's milk
A handheld optical device with a brass circular lens housing and a black handle is shown against a light background. The front features a large round lens surrounded by a ridged brass ring. A small cone-shaped brass attachment protrudes from the side of the lens housing. The handle is smooth, tapered, and dark, likely made of wood or hard rubber, connected to the brass head by a short metal neck. The second image shows engravings on the brass, including "DU DR. DONNÉ."
Blood pressure--Measurement--Equipment and supplies
Four tools made of silver, steel, brass and cork.
The first image shows an open rectangular case lined with red fabric displays a set of metal medical instruments arranged in fitted compartments. The set includes a cylindrical metal instrument with gold-toned fittings and engraved text on the barrel, along with several detachable metal rods and attachments of varying lengths. The interior lid is padded and lined in matching red fabric, and the dark exterior case has a textured finish with a small latch at the front. In the second image, the metal instruments are removed from the case and arranged on a light background.
Respiratory therapy--Equipment and supplies
Used to assist patients in the inhalation of medication to treat asthmatic symptoms
Metal instrument used to help asthmatic patients inhale medication. Metal plate on the front of the instrument says: Dr SIEGELS PATENT 1864 Npo 1012 SOLE MANUFACTURER KROHNE & SESEMANN LONDON". Came inside a small case with an extra glass tube and a piece of rope.
The images show a tall black cylindrical device with a round base displayed alongside its open rectangular storage case lined in bright blue fabric. The device features a vertical cutout window revealing an internal chamber and a curved clear glass tube fitted into the top, secured with a dark stopper and a brass oval plaque on the front reads. One image shows the device standing next to the open case with a separate clear glass component placed in front, while the other views present closer details of the cylindrical body, side window, brass plaque, and the glass tube at the top.
Brass box with a sprung-hinge top. The bottom of the box has no bottom and there is a small handle on the side. Missing disposable waxed paper liner.
Used to collect the expectorate from tuberculosis patients
German sputum flask for English consumption (tuberculosis). Blue, glass container that has an opening on the top and the bottom. The openings both have silver caps. The top flips opens while the bottom cap screws on and off.
Glass, oval shaped bottle with an opening at the top and an opening in the larger chamber.
A clear glass vessels with an elongated, bulb-shaped bodies shown against a light background. One end of each bottle narrows into a long, straight spout with a small flared tip. Near the top of the rounded section, there is a circular opening with a raised rim. The transparent surface shows minor imperfections and light reflections in the glass.
Solid silver implement for amputee by Aubry
Amputees--Rehabilitation--Equipment and supplies
Solid silver implement that resembles a fork except the head extends to a horizontal position revealing another fork-like structure.
A silver folding utensil is shown against a light background. It has a long, flat handle with a rounded end on the left. Near the right end, a hinged section holds several fork tines that fold out and stack together, forming a multi-tined fork. The metal surface is smooth and reflective.
Brass, binocular, compound microscope. The stage is 14 cm in diameter with the eyepiece extending 3 cm. Contained in a wooden case.
A brass binocular microscope is displayed against a light background. The instrument features two angled eyepieces at the top, a large focusing knob on the side, and a circular mechanical stage with adjustment controls. Beneath the stage is a round mirror for directing light. The microscope is supported by a curved arm and a sturdy, multi-footed brass base. A small label with the number “3950” is affixed to the front of the base.
Gas tube that has a tin anode and a cup-shaped cathode.
A clear glass laboratory apparatus with a large spherical chamber is shown against a light background. The sphere is connected to elongated glass tubes extending from opposite sides. One side contains a narrow internal tube with a small metal component attached, while another curved glass outlet tube extends downward from the sphere. The transparent glass reveals internal elements and connections within the device.
Powell & Lealand "No. 1" Stand Microscope
Image 101-1665 (Cropped from Image 101-1498)
Used for viewing small organisms not visible to the naked eye
Metal microscope, which is taller and heavier than most microscopes. Manufactured in 1884, it represents perhaps the height of microscope design and craftmanship in England.
A polished brass microscope is shown against a light background. The instrument features a tall cylindrical body tube with a large focusing knob on the side and multiple objective lenses mounted on a rotating nosepiece. It has a mechanical stage with adjustment controls, several fine and coarse focus knobs, and a circular mirror mounted beneath the stage. The microscope stands on a three-legged brass base with angled supports.
Brass "Jones" improved compound monocular microscope
Brass, monocular, compound microscope with a detachable and moveable lens attached to the stage.
A brass microscope mounted on a rectangular wooden base is displayed against a light background. The device features a long cylindrical brass tube extending vertically, along with adjustable components including a circular gauge, a lens holder, and a small rotating wheel. The polished brass elements contrast with the dark wood base.
Used by people that are hard-of-hearing to amplify surrounding noises
Brass ear trumpet with an ivory earpiece and a metal plate of the front stating "Hawksley London".
Horseshoe base, black microscope with brass knobs in case. Bausch & Lomb Opticals; Spencer Lens Co. (Buffalo, N.Y.) Patent number 45754.
A black and brass microscope is shown against a light background. The instrument features a cylindrical body tube with a black finish and gold-toned metal fittings. It has multiple objective lenses mounted on a rotating nosepiece, a flat square stage with clips, adjustment knobs on the side, and a curved arm attached to a sturdy base. The brass components contrast with the dark frame, and the mechanical parts are clearly visible.
Single piece of ivory that has a metal handle. The ivory tube starts at the handle at 4.5 cm and the diameter decreases to 3.5 cm. Used in gynecological examinations
State University of New York at Buffalo. University Libraries
Teeth--Extraction--Equipment and supplies
Long steel shaft with two attached arms that extend and rotate to multiple positions depending on the desires of the doctor.
Prescription for whiskey during Prohibition
Used to obtain whiskey for medicinal purposes during Prohibition
Paper, filled-out prescription for whiskey in a wooden and glass frame.
A framed document displays a “Prescription Blank National Prohibition Act” form with decorative floral borders and a patterned background. The top reads “Issued by U.S. Internal Revenue” above the title. Printed details include “Book No. D192251,” “Blank No. 18,” and a handwritten “Permit No. 91751.” The form contains handwritten entries, including a date in 192_, names, and signatures. Printed sections read “For Use of Druggist or Pharmacist Only,” “This Prescription Must Not Be Refilled,” “See Regulations for Penalties Imposed,” “Form No. 1403,” and “Revised Feb. 1922.” A label beneath the document within the frame reads, “A Prescription for Whiskey During Prohibition.”
Used to hold whiskey alcohol for medicinal purposes
Amber glass bottle with a wooden stopper at the top opening. Label on both sides; one side details the company name and logo; the other side details from Herbert N. Hill, Ph.D. "Gentleman:- I have carefully examined the sample of MAY BROOK WHISKEY, A BLEND submitted for analysis and find the same to be free from fusel oil or other deterious substance. Respectfully, [signed Herbert N. Hill].
Aspiration and aspirators—Equipment and supplies
Used to draw off gases and fluids from various parts of the body
Set includes exhausting syringe, stop cock, stopper, Trocars and cannulae contained in purple-lined black wooden case.
First image: A collection of antique medical instrument components is arranged on a light background. The set includes a cylindrical metal pump with a T-shaped handle, several metal valves and connectors, long slender metal rods with threaded ends, a braided flexible metal hose, and a brown rubber tube with a small glass bulb at one end. The pieces are separated and laid out to show their individual forms and attachments. Second image: An open rectangular case lined with purple fabric displays a set of antique medical instruments arranged in fitted compartments. The case contains a cylindrical metal pump, several long metal rods secured with black straps, metal valves and connectors, a brown rubber tube, and a braided flexible hose. The interior lid is also lined with purple fabric, and the exterior of the case is dark with brass-colored latches.
Anesthetics--Administration--Equipment and supplies
Anesthesiology--Apparatus and instruments
Used to administer ether (anesthesia) during surgery; metal body with stand, hard rubber mask, and rubber tubing in a wooden box with a bottom drawer.
First image: An open wooden box with metal latches reveals antique medical equipment inside. The upper compartment contains a metal spherical container, a small metal valve assembly, and a brown leather mask. A black rubber hose is coiled inside a pull-out drawer at the bottom. The box is made of light-colored wood with visible grain and silver-toned hardware. Second image: A metal medical inhalation device is displayed upright next to a detachable brown leather mask and a black rubber hose. The device has a spherical metal chamber mounted on a vertical stand with a round base. The leather mask is attached to a short metal connector, and the rubber hose is coiled loosely beside it. The background is plain and light-colored.
Ombrédanne, Louis (Louis Marie Arsène), 1871-1956
Robert L. Brown History of Medicine Collection
Volume 1, Medical Newspaper Clippings, 1901-1906
Epidemics -- New York (State) -- Buffalo
Quarantine -- New York (State) -- Buffalo
Smallpox -- Vaccination -- New York (State) -- Buffalo
Communicable diseases -- Hospitals -- New York (State) -- Buffalo
Digital copystand of clippings scrapbook
State University of New York at Buffalo. University Libraries. Health Sciences Library.
Volume 2, Medical Newspaper Clippings, 1901-1906
Vaccination of children -- New York (State) -- Buffalo
Tenement houses -- Sanitation -- New York (State) -- Buffalo
Poor -- Health and hygiene -- New York (State) -- Buffalo
Drinking water -- Standards -- New York (State) -- Buffalo
Volume 3, Medical Newspaper Clippings, 1901-1906
Drinking water -- Contamination -- New York (State) -- Buffalo
Volume 4, Medical Newspaper Clippings, 1901-1906
Drinking water -- Purification -- New York (State) -- Buffalo
Milk hygiene -- New York (State) -- Buffalo
Meat inspection -- New York (State) -- Buffalo
Morton Feldman wearing a dark suit and glasses is seated at a piano, playing with one hand while holding a cigarette in the other. A stack of papers or music sheets is visible on top of the piano. The setting appears to be indoors with a plain wall in the background. The image is in black and white.
State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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Morton Feldman seated at lectern, Festival Nieuwe Muziek
Morton Feldman sits behind a table in a lecture or press setting, positioned next to a black podium. On the table are three bottles, a paper cup, and several microphones. The background wall features five colorful posters promoting the "Festival Nieuwe Muziek" and concerts by Morton Feldman and the Xenakis Ensemble. Some audience members are partially visible in the foreground.
Morton Feldman sits at a small desk, speaking into multiple microphones positioned in front of them. Several green and brown glass bottles, a white paper cup, and a few other items are on the desk. The individual wears glasses and a light blue shirt and is seated in front of a wall displaying five posters for the "Festival Nieuwe Muziek," including events featuring Morton Feldman and the Xenakis Ensemble. A black flipchart stand is visible at the far left, and another person is partially visible in the foreground.
Morton Feldman is seated at a podium or desk, speaking into several microphones. On the desk are two glass bottles, a cup, and a glass. The background wall displays five posters promoting the Festival Nieuwe Muziek, featuring performances by Morton Feldman, the Dutch Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Xenakis Ensemble. A person in a blue shirt is partially visible in the foreground on the right. The setting appears to be an indoor lecture or press event.
Morton Feldman is standing at the front of a room, speaking to an audience seated with backs to the camera. The person is wearing glasses and a blue shirt and is positioned near a desk with equipment. Behind them on the wall are five posters, some labeled “FESTIVAL nieuwe MUZIEK,” and one with the name “MORTON FELDMAN.” The audience consists of individuals seated closely together, some taking notes. The setting appears to be an indoor educational or cultural event.
Morton Feldman is seated at a rectangular table in a room with tall, paned windows letting in natural light. The individual is wearing glasses and a light blue shirt and is smiling while gesturing with one hand. On the table are a small cup, some papers, and a microphone on a stand. A whiteboard and another person, partially out of frame, are visible in the background. The floor is wooden, and the setting appears to be a classroom or meeting space.
Morton Feldman sits at a rectangular table, facing slightly to the left, with both hands raised mid-gesture. They wear glasses and a buttoned shirt. On the table are a small paper cup, a microphone, and cables. Behind them is a flip chart stand, and to the right, tall paned windows allow sunlight into the room. The flooring is wood, and the setting appears to be a meeting or presentation space.
Morton Feldman in a dark suit is seated at a grand piano, leaning forward while playing. The piano is black and occupies the right side of the composition. The room has white walls and a wooden parquet floor, with no visible decorations or furniture other than the piano and stool. The overall setting appears simple and focused on the performance.
Morton Feldman with binoculars, on Long Island
Morton Feldman is seated sideways on a wooden deck bench, facing a white picnic table and holding binoculars up to their eyes. The scene overlooks a body of water in the background. The person is wearing a light blue short-sleeve shirt and khaki pants. A dark wooden building is partially visible to the left, and part of a paper plate with food is on the table in front of them. The background shows a distant shoreline under a clear sky.
Morton Feldman with Barbara Monk at table
Two people sit at a dining table in a room lit by natural light. Barbara Monk Feldman on the left wears a striped shirt and holds a glass, looking to the right. Morton Feldman on the right wears glasses and a short-sleeved button-up shirt, gesturing with one arm. The table is set for a meal, with teacups, plates, yogurt, a bread roll, fruit, and a flower arrangement in the center. The background shows curtained windows.
Morton Feldman with Barbara Monk and friends
A group of five people are gathered around a rectangular wooden table in a room with white walls and a china cabinet in the corner. The table is cluttered with glass cups, plastic bottles, and dishes. Morton Feldman with glasses and dark hair, wearing a light-colored shirt, is seated with an elbow propped on the table and head resting on hand. Others are seated casually, some leaning on the table or with arms extended, appearing engaged in a discussion. A painting and glassware cabinet are visible in the background.
Morton Feldman in Rome with Accademia di Francia (Villa Medici) in background
Morton Feldman wearing a suit and dark-rimmed glasses stands on a stone balcony or terrace. The individual faces the camera with a neutral expression. Behind them is a large historic building with multiple windows, a tile roof, and two prominent towers, suggesting a European architectural style. Trees and other rooftops are also visible in the lower background. The photo is in black and white.
Morton Feldman with Francesco Clemente, and John Lurie
Three individuals are seated around a table in a kitchen. Morton Feldman on the right is wearing a short-sleeved red checkered shirt and glasses, speaking while facing the other two. Francesco Clemente in the middle has a shaved head and is looking at the speaker, while John Lurie on the left, partly obscured, is holding a phone headset. The background includes a wall-mounted rack with hanging pots, pans, and various kitchen items. Several glasses, bottles, and containers are on the table.
Morton Feldman in a suit jacket and fedora stands in profile, facing left, with a toothpick or cigarette held between their lips and a matchstick or small object in their hand. They are wearing glasses and appear to be in the act of lighting the item.
Morton Feldman stands at the front of a seated audience in a spacious hall, bowing slightly while several people clap. The hall features tall, arched windows and modern hanging light fixtures. Multiple rows of people are seated, facing the standing figure. A microphone stand and music stand are visible to the left, suggesting a musical or speaking event. The atmosphere appears formal or celebratory.
Morton Feldman with Barbara Monk Feldman, on their wedding day
Two people standing side by side outdoors on a sidewalk. Barbara Monk Feldman on the left is wearing a white hat with a black band, a red jacket, a white blouse, and a long skirt with a floral pattern. Morton Feldman on the right is wearing glasses, a dark blazer with a white boutonniere, a patterned red tie, and light gray trousers. They are both smiling. Behind them is a stone building with a staircase and partial view of a doorway, suggesting a formal or celebratory event.
Morton Feldman at piano, Galleria Nazionale dell'Umbria, Sala Maggiore, Perugia, Italy
Morton Feldman wearing glasses and light-colored clothing is seated at a grand piano in a room with tall windows. They are turned slightly toward the camera while keeping their hands on the keys. The space includes natural light from the window on the left, a metal music stand, and a large wall mural behind the piano that features a stylized figure with arms raised. The setting appears informal and artistic, possibly a studio or music room.
Morton Feldman wearing glasses, a suit jacket, and tie stands mid-conversation with another individual in a busy indoor setting. The individual is smiling and holding a cigarette. Several other people in formal attire are visible in the background, engaged in conversation.
A black-and-white portrait of Morton Feldman with slicked-back hair and thick-rimmed glasses, resting the left side of their head on one hand. They are wearing a vertically striped button-up shirt and are positioned against a plain, light-colored background. Their expression is neutral to contemplative, and the lighting is soft and even across the face and clothing.
Morton Feldman in a dark jacket bends forward toward seated audience members in what appears to be a gesture of thanks or conversation. The audience, composed of people facing the front, is applauding. The hall features tall windows, chandeliers, and high ceilings, indicating a formal performance space. The atmosphere appears celebratory, with many people smiling or engaged in clapping. The photograph is in black and white.
Morton Feldman with Nils Vigeland and Eberhard Blum, Darmstadt
Three individuals stand near the front of a performance space, positioned in front of a grand piano and several microphones. Nils Vigeland on the left faces Eberhard Blumin the center, who is wearing a patterned tie, smiles and looks back at Nils. Morton Feldman on the right, wearing a dark jacket and glasses, stands with hands at their sides. Several audience members are seated in the foreground, some clapping. The setting features large windows, high ceilings, and curtains, indicating a formal or concert environment. The image is in black and white.
Morton Feldman with Eberhard Blum and Nils Vigeland, Darmstadt
A black-and-white image showing three individuals standing in front of a stage, upon which rests a grand piano and multiple microphones. Nils Vigeland on the left is clapping while dressed in a shirt and tie. Morton Feldman in the center, wearing glasses and a dark jacket, is facing slightly to their right. Eberhard Blum on the right side of the frame, also in a shirt and tie, stands with arms relaxed. Audience members are partially visible in the foreground, and the setting appears to be a formal or musical event in a hall with large windows and curtains.
Morton Feldman with slicked-back hair, wearing glasses and a suit jacket, stands on a balcony or terrace, facing slightly to the side while looking at the camera. The background features a large historic building with multiple windows and two towers, likely a European palace or villa. The image is in black and white, and the setting appears elevated, with rooftops and trees visible below.
Three individuals stand on a stage in front of large windows with curtains. Eberhard Blum on the left is slightly bowing, dressed in a light shirt and patterned tie. Nils Vigeland, also in a tie, stands upright and smiles. Morton Feldman on the right, wearing a dark jacket and open-collared shirt, is looking toward the middle person. A grand piano and multiple microphones are positioned on the stage, suggesting a post-performance moment. Several audience members are seated in the foreground, with one clapping. The scene is in black and white.
Nils Vigeland, Eberhard Blum, and Morton Feldman at an event
In a formal setting with large windows and a grand piano in the background, Nils Vigeland and Eberhard Blum in dress shirts and ties stand before a stage, appearing to acknowledge one another after a performance. In front of the stage, Morton Feldman, wearing a dark jacket and glasses bends down to greet or speak with seated audience members. The audience, some clapping or engaged, is seated in rows facing the stage. The atmosphere suggests a post-performance interaction or recognition. The photograph is in black and white.
Morton Feldman, Nils Vigeland, and Eberhard Blum in group hug, Darmstadt
A black-and-white photo captures a moment on stage where three people are hugging near a grand piano and microphones. Morton Feldman is wearing a dark jacket, and the others is in light shirts. The audience in the foreground and background appears engaged, with some clapping and others watching attentively. The room is large with tall windows, curtains, and chandeliers, indicating a formal or concert setting. The mood appears celebratory or emotional.