Ombrédanne inhaler
subject: Inhalers
subject: Anesthetics--Administration--Equipment and supplies
subject: Anesthesiology--Apparatus and instruments
subject: Nebulizers and Vaporizers
subject: Anesthesiology--instrumentation
subject: Anesthesia
description: Image 101-1704
description: 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.
creator: Ombrédanne, Louis (Louis Marie Arsène), 1871-1956
source: Robert L. Brown History of Medicine Collection
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. University Libraries
date: 1908
contributor: Alex Peck (Firm)
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: image/jpg
type: Image

Aspirator set
subject: Aspiration and aspirators—Equipment and supplies
subject: Suction--instrumentation
subject: Drainage
description: Image 101-1687
description: Used to draw off gases and fluids from various parts of the body
description: Set includes exhausting syringe, stop cock, stopper, Trocars and cannulae contained in purple-lined black wooden case.
publisher: McGuire Medical Instruments Collection
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: Late 19th cent.
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
type: Metal, Rubber, Glass and Wood
type: Image
type: Still image

Whiskey bottle
subject: Whiskey decanters
subject: Bottles
subject: Drug Packaging--instrumentation
subject: Food Packaging--instrumentation
subject: Receptacles
description: Image 101-1679
description: Used to hold whiskey alcohol for medicinal purposes
description: Amber glass bottle with a wooden stopper at the top opening. Label on both sides
description: one side details the company name and logo
description: 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].
creator: Hagan & Travers (Firm : Buffalo, N.Y.)
publisher: McGuire Medical Instrument Collection
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1903
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 17x3x7.5 cm
type: Bottle
type: Image
type: Still image

Prescription for whiskey during Prohibition
subject: Whiskey--Controlled release
subject: Drugs--Prescribing
subject: Alcohol Drinking--therapy
subject: Prescriptions
subject: Prescription
description: Image 101-1684
description: Used to obtain whiskey for medicinal purposes during Prohibition
description: Paper, filled-out prescription for whiskey in a wooden and glass frame.
publisher: McGuire Medical Instrument Collection
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1927
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: Frame: 28.5 x 23.5 cm
type: Prescription
type: Image
type: Still image

Dental pelican
subject: Teeth--Extraction--Equipment and supplies
subject: Tooth Extraction--instrumentation
subject: Dental Surgery
description: Image 101-1633
description: Used in the extraction of teeth
description: Long steel shaft with two attached arms that extend and rotate to multiple positions depending on the desires of the doctor.
publisher: McGuire Medical Instruments Collection
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 19th cent.
contributor: Cravens, Annette
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 15.5 cm
type: Dental Instruments
type: Image
type: Still image

Vaginal speculum
subject: Speculum (Medicine)
subject: Vagina--Examination--Equipment and supplies
subject: Gynecology--instrumentation
subject: Surgical Instruments
subject: Obstetrical and Gynecological Instruments
description: Image 101-1724
description: 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
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. University Libraries
date: 19th cent.
contributor: Cravens, Annette
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: image/jpg
type: Image

Microscope
subject: Microscopes
subject: Microscopy--instrumentation
subject: Diagnostic
description: Image 101-1485
description: Used to magnify and examine items such as cells too small to be seen otherwise
description: Horseshoe base, black microscope with brass knobs in case. Bausch & Lomb Opticals
description: Spencer Lens Co. (Buffalo, N.Y.) Patent number 45754.
creator: Spencer Lens Company
publisher: McGuire Medical Instruments Collection
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1918
contributor: Bunnell, Ivan
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 28 x 11 cm
type: Microscope
type: Image
type: Still image

Ear trumpet
subject: Hearing aids
subject: Hearing Aids
subject: Functional Aid
description: Image 101-1452
description: Used by people that are hard-of-hearing to amplify surrounding noises
description: Brass ear trumpet with an ivory earpiece and a metal plate of the front stating "Hawksley London".
creator: Hawksley (Firm : London, England)
publisher: McGuire Medical Instruments Collection
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1860
contributor: Wessex (Firm)
contributor: Cravens, Annette
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 18x9 cm
type: Hearing Device
type: Image
type: Still image

Brass "Jones" improved compound monocular microscope
subject: Compound microscopes
subject: Microscopes
subject: Monoculars
subject: Microscopy—instrumentation
subject: Diagnostic
description: Image 101-1308
description: Used to magnify and examine items such as cells too small to be seen otherwise
description: Brass, monocular, compound microscope with a detachable and moveable lens attached to the stage.
creator: G. Adams (Firm : London, England)
publisher: McGuire Medical Instruments Collection
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 19th cent.
contributor: Brian M. Powers (Firm)
contributor: Cravens, Annette
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 36.5x14 cm
type: Microscope (Monocular)
type: Image
type: Still image

Powell & Lealand "No. 1" Stand Microscope
subject: Microscopes
subject: Microscopy—instrumentation
subject: Diagnostic
description: Image 101-1665 (Cropped from Image 101-1498)
description: Used for viewing small organisms not visible to the naked eye
description: 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.
creator: Powell & Lealand (London, England)
publisher: McGuire Medical Instrument Collection
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1884
contributor: Merrilees, William H.
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 48x29 cm
type: Microscope
type: Image
type: Still image

Cold anode gas tube
subject: X-ray tubes
subject: X-Rays--instrumentation
subject: Imaging Equipment
description: Image 101-1646
description: Used in X-rays
description: Gas tube that has a tin anode and a cup-shaped cathode.
publisher: McGuire Medical Instruments Collection
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1900
contributor: Batt, Richard C.
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 31 x 12 cm.
type: X-Ray tube
type: Image
type: Still image

Binocular compound microscope
subject: Compound microscopes
subject: Microscopy—instrumentation
subject: Diagnostic
description: Image 101-1303
description: Used to magnify and examine items such as cells too small to be seen otherwise
description: Brass, binocular, compound microscope. The stage is 14 cm in diameter with the eyepiece extending 3 cm. Contained in a wooden case.
creator: R. & J. Beck (Firm)
publisher: McGuire Medical Instruments Collection
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 19th cent.
contributor: Alex Peck (Firm)
contributor: Cravens, Annette
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 44x27.5 cm
type: Microscope (Binocular)
type: Image
type: Still image

Solid silver implement for amputee by Aubry
subject: Implements, utensils, etc.
subject: Amputees--Rehabilitation--Equipment and supplies
subject: Cooking and Eating Utensils
subject: Amputees--Rehabilitation--instrumentation
subject: Functional Aid
description: In original case
description: Image 101-1426
description: Used to help amputees eat
description: Solid silver implement that resembles a fork except the head extends to a horizontal position revealing another fork-like structure.
creator: Aubry (Firm : Paris, France)
publisher: McGuire Medical Instrument Collection
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 19th cent.
contributor: Michael Gordon (Firm)
contributor: Cravens, Annette
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 23x2.5 cm.
type: Eating Utensils
type: Image
type: Still image

Glass baby bottles
subject: Bottle feeding--Equipment and supplies
subject: Bottle Feeding--instrumentation
subject: Infant and invalid feeding utensils
description: Image 101-1338
description: Used to bottle feed babies
description: Glass, oval shaped bottle with an opening at the top and an opening in the larger chamber.
publisher: McGuire Medical Instrument Collection
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: Late 19th cent.-early 20th cent.
contributor: M. & R. Gordon (Firm)
contributor: Cravens, Annette
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 18x5x6.75 cm
type: Receptacles
type: Image
type: Still image

Dr. Dettweiler's sputum flask
subject: Sputum--Equipment and supplies
subject: Sputum--instrumentation
subject: Receptacles
description: Image 101-1376
description: Used to collect the expectorate from tuberculosis patients
description: 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.
creator: Dettweiler, Peter, 1837-1904
publisher: McGuire Medical Instruments Collection
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 19th cent.
contributor: Phisick Medical Antiques
contributor: Cravens, Annette
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 11.5 x 3.5 x 7.5 cm
type: Glassware
type: Image
type: Still image

Brass sputum cup
subject: Sputum--Equipment and supplies
subject: Sputum--instrumentation
subject: Receptacles
description: Image 101-1675
description: Brass box with a sprung-hinge top. The bottom of the cup has no bottom and there is a small handle on the side. Missing disposable waxed paper liner.
publisher: McGuire Medical Instruments Collection
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 20th cent.
contributor: Kaczmarek, Jessie
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 7.5x7.5x6 cm
type: Receptacles
type: Image
type: Still image

Dr. Siegel's inhaler
subject: Inhalers
subject: Respiratory therapy--Equipment and supplies
subject: Nebulizers and Vaporizers
subject: Respiratory Therapy--instrumentation
subject: Therapeutic
description: Image 101-1390
description: Used to assist patients in the inhalation of medication to treat asthmatic symptoms
description: 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.
creator: Siegel, Adam, Dr.
creator: Krohne & Sesemann (Firm)
publisher: McGuire Medical Instruments Collection
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1864
contributor: M. & R. Gordon (Firm)
contributor: Cravens, Annette
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 14.5x4.5 cm
type: Inhaler
type: Image
type: Still image

Dr. Bloch's sphygometer
subject: Sphygmomanometers
subject: Blood pressure--Measurement--Equipment and supplies
subject: Diagnostic
description: Image 101-1667
description: Used to measure blood pressure
description: Four tools made of silver, steel, brass and cork.
creator: Bloch, Dr.
publisher: McGuire Medical Instruments Collection
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1880
contributor: M. & R. Gordon (Firm)
contributor: Cravens, Annette
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 6.5 cm and 8.5 cm
type: Measuring Instrument
type: Image
type: Still image

Dr. Donne's lactometer
subject: Breast milk–-Equipment and supplies
subject: Breastfeeding--Equipment and supplies
subject: Milk, Human--instrumentation
subject: Breast Feeding--instrumentation
subject: Testing and Measurement
description: Image 101-1368
description: Used to measure the quality of the mother's milk
description: Instrument contained in a wooden case.
creator: Donné, Alfred, 1801-1878
creator: Chez Soleil une de l'Odeon a Paris
publisher: McGuire Medical Instruments Collection
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 19th cent.
contributor: M. & R. Gordon (Firm)
contributor: Cravens, Annette
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 11x3.5x3.5 cm
type: Obstetric/testing Instrument
type: Image
type: Still image

Segala tri-valve speculum
subject: Speculum (Medicine)
subject: Vagina--Examination--Equipment and supplies
subject: Gynecology--instrumentation
subject: Surgical Instruments
subject: Obstetrical and Gynecological Instruments
description: Image 101-1720
description: Used in gynecological examinations
description: Metal handle, screw and expanding metal tube.
creator: Segala, Paul
creator: Luer (Firm : Paris, France)
publisher: McGuire Medical Instrument Collection
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 19th cent.
contributor: Phisick Medical Antiques
contributor: Cravens, Annette
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 13.5 x 8.5 x 3 cm.
type: Speculum
type: Image
type: Still image

Ivory and silver trocar
subject: Drainage, Surgical--Equipment and supplies
subject: Surgical instruments and apparatus
subject: Drainage--instrumentation
subject: Surgical Instruments
subject: Drainage
description: Image 101-1534
description: Used to drain hydroceles
description: 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".
publisher: McGuire Medical Instruments Collection
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 19th cent.
contributor: Phisick Medical Antiques
contributor: Cravens, Annette
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 11 cm
type: Drainage Instrument
type: Image
type: Still image

Victorian pump enema
subject: Enema--Equipment and supplies
subject: Enema--instrumentation
subject: Therapeutic
description: Image 101-1545
description: Used to administer enemas
description: 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".
creator: M. Salt & Son
publisher: McGuire Medical Instrument Collection
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 19th cent.
contributor: Michael Gordon (Firm)
contributor: Cravens, Annette
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 24x8.5x5 cm
type: Enema Pump
type: Image
type: Still image

M. Trilety's nose shaper Trados 25
subject: Nose--Equipment and supplies
subject: Quacks and quackery
subject: Nose--instrumentation
subject: Quackery
description: Scans "NoseCorrector_FrontBack.jpg"
description: Used for shaping and correcting the nose (quackery)
description: 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.
creator: Trilety, M.
publisher: McGuire Medical Instruments Collection
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1927
contributor: Michael Gordon (Firm)
contributor: Cravens, Annette
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 10.5x21 cm
type: Reconstruction
type: Image
type: Still image

Price & Rowe's patent lice comb
subject: Combs
subject: Pediculosis--Equipment and suppplies
subject: Lice Infestations--instrumentation
subject: Hygiene
description: Image 101-1503
description: Used to comb the hair of an individual that has been infected with lice
description: 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.
creator: Price & Rowe
publisher: McGuire Medical Instrument Collection
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 19th cent.
contributor: Michael Gordon (Firm)
contributor: Cravens, Annette
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 14.5 x3 x 3 cm
type: Hygienic Comb
type: Image
type: Still image

Electric chest and lung protector
subject: Quacks and quackery
subject: Electric machinery--Therapeutic use
subject: Alternative medicine--Equipment and supplies
subject: Quackery
subject: Complementary Therapies--instrumentation
description: Image 101-1500
description: Used to prevent diseases of the chest and lung through a "Voltaic Galvanic Principle".
description: 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.
creator: Electric Appliance Co. (Burlington, Kan.)
publisher: McGuire Medical Instruments Collection
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: Early 20th cent.
contributor: Michael Gordon (Firm)
contributor: Cravens, Annette
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 22x34.5 cm
type: Quackery
type: Image
type: Still image

Dezeng's refractometer
subject: Refractometers
subject: Eye--Refractive errors--Equipment and supplies
subject: Optical Devices
subject: Refractive Errors--instrumentation
subject: Ophthalmic instruments
description: Image 101-1491
description: Used to detect refractive errors of the eye
description: American instrument resembling a telescope made for ophthalmologic use.
creator: DeZeng, Henry
creator: Cataract Optical Co. (Buffalo, N.Y.)
publisher: McGuire Medical Instruments Collection
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1895
contributor: Michael Gordon (Firm)
contributor: Cravens, Annette
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 32x24 cm
type: Ophthalmic Instrument
type: Image
type: Still image

Bone pessary
subject: Pessaries
subject: Obstetrical and Gynecological Instruments
description: Image 101-1520
description: 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
description: Cream-colored, small pillar-like instrument. The top, round piece has holes through it and the base is an oval shape.
publisher: McGuire Medical Instruments Collection
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 19th cent.
contributor: Phisick Medical Antiques
contributor: Cravens, Annette
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 6.5x6.75x3.5 cm
type: Gynecological instrument
type: Image
type: Still image

Skin grafting forceps
subject: Skin-grafting--Equipment and supplies
subject: Forceps
subject: Skin Transplantation--instrumentation
subject: Surgical Instruments
subject: Surgery
description: Image 101-1511
description: Used in surgical procedures by plastic surgeons and dermatologists
description: Metal forceps, which resemble scissors, with a a small instrument above the cisor portion, which is used to hold the skin.
publisher: McGuire Medical Instrument Collection
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 19th cent.
contributor: Michael Gordon (Firm)
contributor: Cravens, Annette
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 12 x .5 x 4 cm.
type: Forceps
type: Image
type: Still image

Dilator for cure of phimosis
subject: Phimosis--Surgery--Equipment and supplies
subject: Surgical instruments and apparatus
subject: Phimosis--surgery--instrumentation
subject: Surgical Instruments
subject: Surgical
description: Image 101-1472
description: Used in surgery to correct phimosis (tightness of the foreskin of the penis)
description: E. B. Foote Sr.'s 1881 Patent. Center piece screws into the center chamber, which opens the attached metal appendages to dilate.
creator: Foote, Edward B. (Edward Bliss), 1829-1906
publisher: McGuire Medical Instruments Collection
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 19th cent.
contributor: Michael Gordon (Firm)
contributor: Cravens, Annette
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 15x4 cm
type: Surgical Instrument
type: Image
type: Still image

Soft-paste child's drinking cup
subject: Drinking cups
subject: Deaf children--Equipment and supplies
subject: Drinking--instrumentation
subject: Deafness--instrumentation
subject: Infant and invalid feeding utensils
description: Image 101-1317
description: Used for teaching sign language to children
description: Small ceramic cup that has the English alphabet in sign language encompassing the outside of the cup.
publisher: McGuire Medical Instrument Collection
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 19th cent.
contributor: Michael Gordon (Firm)
contributor: Cravens, Annette
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 7 x 7 cm
type: Receptacles
type: Image
type: Still image

Auzoux foot
subject: Foot--Models
subject: Human anatomy--Models
subject: Foot
subject: Models, Anatomic
subject: Anatomical Model
description: Image 101-1434
description: Used in teaching anatomy of the human foot
description: 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.
creator: Auzoux, Louis Thomas Jérôme, 1797-1880
creator: Auzoux (Firm : Paris, France)
publisher: McGuire Medical Instruments Collection
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1943
contributor: Phisick Medical Antiques
contributor: Cravens, Annette
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 24x20x6.5 cm
type: Model
type: Image
type: Still image

Brain anatomical model
subject: Brain--Anatomy
subject: Brain--Models
subject: Brain-- anatomy & histology
subject: Models, Anatomic
subject: Anatomical Model
description: Image 101-1616
description: Used for instruction on human brain anatomy
description: A pink, life-size model of a human brain atop a white base. The different section of the brain detach from each other to reveal the insides of the brain and more sections.
publisher: McGuire Medical Instruments Collection
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1900
contributor: David Burns (Firm)
contributor: Cravens, Annette
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 16.5x14x13 cm
type: Models, Anatomical
type: Image
type: Still image

Anatomical model of torso with removable parts
subject: Human anatomy--Models
subject: Models, Anatomic
subject: Anatomical model
description: Image 101-1737
description: Used to teach human anatomy
description: 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.
publisher: McGuire Medical Instruments Collection
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1900
contributor: Alex Peck (Firm)
contributor: Cravens, Annette
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 74.5x18x39.5 cm
type: Instructional model
type: Image
type: Still image

Monocular compound microscope
subject: Compound microscopes
subject: Monoculars
subject: Microscopy--instrumentation
subject: Diagnostic
description: Image101-1306
description: Used to magnify and examine items such as cells too small to be seen otherwise
description: Brass, monocular, compound microscope in wooden case. The stage is 8.5 cm with the eyepiece extending 4-5 cm.
publisher: McGuire Medical Instruments Collection
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 19th cent.
contributor: Gemmary (Firm)
contributor: Cravens, Annette
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 26 cm
type: Microscope (Monocular)
type: Brass
type: Image
type: Still image

Surgeon's needle kit
subject: Surgical instruments and apparatus
subject: Surgical Instruments
subject: Surgery
description: Scans "SurgicalNeedles_Cover.jpg"
description: Used to hold surgical needles
description: Snakeskin-covered book with each page displaying different steel needles used by surgeons.
publisher: McGuire Medical Instrument Collection
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: Feb. 1978
contributor: Rozek, Edward C.
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 22 x 16 x 2.5 cm
type: Surgical Needles
type: Image
type: Still image

Stereoscope and stereoscopic images
subject: Stereoscope
subject: Diagnostic imaging--Equipment and supplies
subject: Diagnostic Imaging--instrumentation
subject: Imaging Equipment
description: Image 101-1637
description: Used to view cards with images of diseases in 3-dimension
description: 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.
publisher: McGuire Medical Instrument Collection
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: Early 20th cent.
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 32x13.5 cm
type: Imaging Equipment
type: Image
type: Still image

Brass pill press
subject: Drugs--Packaging
subject: Drug Packaging
subject: Medicine Receptacles
description: Image 101-1716
description: 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.
publisher: McGuire Medical Instruments Collection
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: Early 20th cent.
contributor: Phisick Medical Antiques
contributor: Cravens, Annette
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 19x5.5 cm
type: Pill press
type: Image
type: Still image

X-Ray tube
subject: X-ray tubes
subject: X-Rays--instrumentation
subject: Imaging Equipment
description: Image 101-1657
description: Used in X-rays
description: 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.
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1900
contributor: Batt, Richard C.
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 29 cm.
type: X-Ray Tube
type: Image
type: Still image

Hyfrecator
subject: Electrosurgery--Equipment and supplies
subject: Surgical instruments and apparatus
subject: Electrosurgery--instrumentation
subject: Surgical Instruments
subject: Surgery
description: Image 101-1699
description: Used in electrosurgery in two principle modes: desiccation and fulguration
description: Used in various kinds of electrosurgery
description: Black, plastic main instrument with two rubber cords extending from it
description: 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.
creator: Birtcher Corporation
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1957
contributor: Brody, Harold
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 21x7x12 cm.
type: Surgical Instrument
type: Image
type: Still image

Buck's drill for perforating the mastoid process
subject: Mastoid process--Surgery-- Equipment and supplies
subject: Surgical instruments and apparatus
subject: Mastoid—surgery--instrumentation
subject: Surgical Instruments
subject: Surgical
description: Image 101-1419
description: Used to perforate the mastoid process
description: 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".
creator: Buck, Albert H. (Albert Henry), 1842-1922
creator: George Tiemann & Co.
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 19th cent.
contributor: Michael Gordon (Firm)
contributor: Cravens, Annette
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 10 cm.
type: Drill
type: Image
type: Still image

Chartroule tuberculosis treatment device
subject: Tuberculosis--Treatment--Equipment and supplies
subject: Tuberculosis--therapy--instrumentation
subject: Nebulizers and Vaporizers
subject: Therapeutic
description: Image 101-1556
description: Used for the treatment of tuberculosis
description: 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.
creator: Chartroule, Dr.
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: ca. 1830-1870
contributor: M. & R. Gordon (Firm)
contributor: Cravens, Annette
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 29.5 cm.
type: Inhaler
type: Image
type: Still image

Southey's silver trocar set
subject: Drainage, Surgical--Equipment and supplies
subject: Cannula
subject: Surgical instruments and apparatus
subject: Drainage--instrumentation
subject: Catheterization--instrumentation
subject: Surgical Instruments
subject: Drainage
description: Reginald Southey was an English physician and the fifth son of the original inventor, Dr. Henry Herbert Southey
description: Image 101-1422
description: Used to drain fluid from the body after surgery
description: Contains the needle, tool, a cap for the needle and four silver, perforated cannulae. Inserted in the body for drainage purposes.
creator: Southey, Henry Herbert, 1783-1865
creator: Southey, Reginald, 1835-1899
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 19th cent.
contributor: Phisick Medical Antiques
contributor: Cravens, Annette
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: Tool: 11cm.
format: Needles: 4-5.5 cm.
format: Cap: 4.75 cm.
type: Fluid Draining Instrument
type: Image
type: Still image

Gigli neurosurgical wire saw
subject: Skull--Surgery---Equipment and supplies
subject: Craniotomy--Equipment and supplies
subject: Skul--surgery--instrumentation
subject: Craniotomy—instrumentation
subject: Surgery/Craniotomy
description: Image 101-1442
description: Used for craniotomy
description: Long, tin wire with serated edges with a small silver handle at each end.
creator: Gigli, Leonardo, 1863-1908
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: Early 20th cent.
contributor: Phisick Medical Antiques
contributor: Cravens, Annette
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 38 cm.
type: Saw
type: Image
type: Still image

Ivory Assalini forceps
subject: Forceps
subject: Surgical instruments and apparatus
subject: Surgical Instruments
subject: Surgery
description: Image 101-1411
description: Used on arteries and small blood vessels during surgery
description: A rare and high quality Assalini forceps made from steel, blued steel, and with a cross-hatched ivory handle.
creator: Assalini, Paolo
creator: Matthews (Firm)
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 19th cent.
contributor: Phisick Medical Antiques
contributor: Cravens, Annette
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 14 cm.
type: Forceps
type: Image
type: Still image

Dr. Buro's esthesiometer
subject: Tactile sensors--Measurement--Equipment and supplies
subject: Touch--instrumentation
subject: Sensation--instrumentation
subject: Diagnostic and Measurement
description: Image 101-1439
description: Used to measure sensation upon the skin and thus to determine whether the condition of tactile sensibility is normal or altered
description: 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".
creator: Buro, Dr.
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 19th cent.
contributor: M & R Gordon (Firm)
contributor: Cravens, Annette
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 14 cm.
type: Measuring Instrument
type: Image
type: Still image

Whittemore's 1866 patent mechanical vaccinator
subject: Vaccination--Equipment and supplies
subject: Vaccination--instrumentation
subject: Therapeutic
description: Image 101-1540
description: Used to vaccinate
description: 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".
creator: Whittemore, Amos, 1759-1828
creator: Codman & Shurtleff
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1866
contributor: Michael Gordon (Firm)
contributor: Cravens, Annette
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 5.75x.5 cm.
type: Vaccinator
type: Image
type: Still image

Politzer's acumeter
subject: Bone conduction--Testing--Equipment and supplies
subject: Measuring instruments
subject: Bone Conduction--instrumentation
subject: Weights and Measures--instrumentation
subject: Testing and Measurement
description: Image 101-1466
description: Used for testing bone conduction
description: 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.
creator: Politzer, Adam, 1835-1920
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 19th cent.
contributor: Michael Gordon (Firm)
contributor: Cravens, Annette
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 3-5.5 cm.
type: Measuring Instrument
type: Image
type: Still image

Cohn's phimosis forceps
subject: Forceps
subject: Phimosis--Equipment and supplies
subject: Surgical Instruments
subject: Phimosis--instrumentation
subject: Surgical
description: Image 101-1470
description: Used in surgery to correct phimosis (tightness of the foreskin of the penis)
description: Steel instrument resembling scissors.
creator: Cohn, M.
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: ca. 1879
contributor: Michael Gordon (Firm)
contributor: Cravens, Annette
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 16 cm.
type: Surgical Instrument
type: Image
type: Still image

Boston nerve beater
subject: Neurasthenia--Treatment
subject: Quacks and quackery
subject: Neurasthenia--therapy
subject: Quackery
description: Image 101-1541
description: Used for beating one's nerves back to normal function
description: Wooden handle attached to a long piece of softened leather. Handle says "Boston Nerve Beater". "PAT APLD V03"?
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: Late 19th cent.
contributor: Michael Gordon (Firm)
contributor: Cravens, Annette
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 36x7.5 cm.
type: Quackery
type: Image
type: Still image

Ivory-banded haemorroid clamp
subject: Hemorrhoids--Surgery--Equipment and supplies
subject: Surgical instruments and apparatus
subject: Hemorrhoids—surgery—instrumentation
subject: Surgical Instruments
subject: Surgical
description: Image 101-1577
description: Used to compress hemorrhoids during removal
description: Silver clamp resembling scissors with ivory on the cisor portion of the clamp.
creator: Fletcher, Wallis
creator: Allen & Hanburys
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 19th cent.
contributor: Phisick Medical Antiques
contributor: Cravens, Annette
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 22x4 cm.
type: Clamp
type: Image
type: Still image

Cobalt blue leech jar
subject: Leeches--Equipment and supplies
subject: Phlebotomy--Equipment and supplies
subject: Leeches
subject: Leeching--instrumentation
subject: Bloodletting--instrumentation
subject: Receptacles
description: Image 101-1412
description: Used to hold leeches for application to patient
description: Dark, cobalt blue jar with a characteristically everted lip and an open pontil.
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: Early 19th cent.
contributor: Phisick Medical Antiques
contributor: Cravens, Annette
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 7.5x5.5 cm.
type: Glassware
type: Image
type: Still image

Mayer & Meltzer dilators
subject: Obstetrics--Apparatus and instruments
subject: Obstetrics--instrumentation
subject: Obstetrics and Gynecology
description: Image 101-1430
description: Uses a screw mechanism to dilate the cervix
description: 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".
creator: Mayer & Meltzer
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: Late 19th cent. or early 20th cent.
contributor: Phisick Medical Antiques
contributor: Cravens, Annette
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 31 x 7 x 2.7 cm.
type: Obstetric Instrument
type: Image
type: Still image

Silver ear inserts
subject: Hearing aids
subject: Hearing Aids
subject: Functional Aid
description: Image 101-1457
description: Used to improve hearing
description: 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".
creator: Naturton Company (London, England)
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1890
contributor: David Burns (Firm)
contributor: Cravens, Annette
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 2 x 2 cm.
type: Hearing Device
type: Image
type: Still image

Dudgeon's Sphygmograph
subject: Sphygmograph
subject: Pulse--Measurement--Equipment and supplies
subject: Pulse--instrumentation
subject: Diagnostic
description: Image 101-1524
description: Used to record the pulse pressure at the wrist
description: 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.
creator: Dudgeon, R. E. (Robert Ellis), 1820-1904
creator: Arnold & Sons (London, England)
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1880
contributor: David Burns (Firm)
contributor: Cravens, Annette
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 6 x 6 x 4 cm.
type: Image
type: Still image

Occlusive pessary
subject: Pessaries
subject: Contraception--Equipment and supplies
subject: Contraception--instrumentation
subject: Obstetrics and Gynecology
description: Image 101-1528
description: An intra-cervical device used to prevent conception
description: Small, gold instrument with a spring connecting the circular head to the thin, arched legs.
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: Late 19th-early 20th cent.
contributor: Alex Peck (Firm)
contributor: Cravens, Annette
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 5 x 4x 2.5 cm.
type: Gynecological Contraception
type: Image
type: Still image

Lithotomy instruments (gorgeret and forceps) and 1 instrument for hernia surgery
subject: Lithotomy--Equipment and supplies
subject: Kidneys--Calculi--Surgery--Equipment and supplies
subject: Hernia--Surgery--Equipment and supplies
subject: Urology--instrumentation
subject: Kidney Calculi--surgery--instrumentation
subject: Hernia--surgery--instrumentation
subject: Surgical Instruments
subject: Surgical/Lithotomy & Hernia
description: Image 101-1481
description: Used to crush/remove urinary calculi
description: 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.
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 17th cent.
contributor: Elare (Firm : France)
contributor: Cravens, Annette
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 24-28 cm.
type: Lithotomy/Hernia Instruments
type: Image
type: Still image

Wax dental display
subject: Teeth--Diseases--Models
subject: Dental Models
subject: Tooth Diseases
subject: Tooth--anatomy & histology
subject: Models, Anatomic
subject: Models, Anatomical
description: Image 101-1670
description: Used to teach dental students the diseases of the teeth
description: Wooden box, with a glass cover, which encases 25 wax models of different "Diseases of the Teeth", complete with tags to explain each tooth.
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1900
contributor: David Burns (Firm)
contributor: Cravens, Annette
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 31 x 25 x 3.5 cm.
type: Instructional Model
type: Image
type: Still image

Stoddart's veneered splints
subject: Splints (Surgery)
subject: Splints
subject: Orthopedic
description: Image 101-1594
description: Used to provide support for a child's right tibia and fibula, and for a child's left ankle
description: 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
description: half the ordinary weight
description: can be cut and shaped with pocket-knife
description: require very little padding, will not warp, are aseptic, waterproff, comfortable
description: 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."
creator: Stoddart Bros. (Buffalo, N.Y.)
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: Patent: Aug. 28, 1894
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: Left ankle: 29.5 x 7 cm.
format: Right tibia: 30 x 7.5 cm.
type: Splint
type: Image
type: Still image

X-Ray tube
subject: X-ray tubes
subject: X-Rays—instrumentation
subject: Imaging Equipment
description: Image 101-1664
description: Used in X-rays
description: 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.
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1900
contributor: Batt, Richard C.
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 57x21 cm.
type: X-Ray Tube
type: Image
type: Still image

Davis herniotomy instrument
subject: Hernia--Surgery--Equipment and supplies
subject: Hernia--surgery--instrumentation
subject: Surgery
description: Image 101-1399
description: Used in hernia surgery
description: 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."
creator: Davis, Redfern
creator: John Mappin (Firm : Birmingham, England)
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1850
contributor: Phisick Medical Antiques
contributor: Cravens, Annette
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 14x4.5x2.5 cm.
type: Medical instrument
type: Image
type: Still image

Tonsil holder
subject: Tonsillectomy--Equipment and supplies
subject: Tonsillectomy--instrumentation
subject: Surgery
description: Image 101-1408
description: Used to hold engorged tonsils in place during a tonsillectomy
description: 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.
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 19th cent.
contributor: Phisick Medical Antiques
contributor: Cravens, Annette
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 15 cm.
type: Surgical Instrument
type: Image
type: Still image

Medical tuning forks
subject: Tuning forks
subject: Vibration--Diagnostic use--Equipment and supplies
subject: Diagnosis--Equipment and supplies
subject: Vibration--diagnostic use--instrumentation
subject: Diagnostic Equipment
subject: Ear, nose and throat instruments
description: Image 101-1730
description: Used to test hearing and vibration sense.
description: 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.
creator: Kny-Scheerer Company
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1940's
contributor: Monte, Joseph
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: Tools range from 12.5-16.5 cm.
format: Case: 20 x 12.5 x 2.5 cm.
type: Testing/Diagnostic
type: Image
type: Still image

Clamp tourniquet
subject: Tourniquets
subject: Surgery
description: Image 101-1715
description: Used to clamp arteries placed near bone depressions
description: Metal handle with one large, cloth pad and a smaller, cloth pad.
creator: Ferguson (Firm : London, England)
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1850
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: Tool: 24 x 11 cm.
format: Pad: 12 x 10 cm.
type: Tourniquet
type: Image
type: Still image

Temple spectacles
subject: Eyeglasses
subject: Functional Aid
description: Image 101-1611
description: Used to improve vision . Sliding or hinged extensions were added later in the century.
description: Small, round, metal frames with loops at the end of each arms. Glass in each frame. Metal is oxidizing.
creator: Scarlett, Edward
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1728
contributor: Mazza, Michael A.
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 11.5 x 10.5 cm.
type: Eyewear
type: Image
type: Still image

Surgical kit
subject: Surgical instruments and apparatus
subject: Surgical Instruments
subject: Surgery
description: Image 101-1567
description: Used for surgical procedures
description: 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.
creator: George Tiemann & Co.
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 19th cent.
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: Closed: 34.5 x 15 x 9 cm.
format: Open: 34.5 x 30.5 x 4.5 cm.
type: Surgical Instruments
type: Image
type: Still image

Enema syringe
subject: Enema--Equipment and supplies
subject: Syringes
subject: Enema--instrumentation
subject: Therapeutic
description: Image 101-1624
description: Used to administer enemas
description: French Clyster 3 pieces: wooden plunger-23 cm., metal tube-5 cm in diameter and metal end piece.
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 17th cent.
contributor: Opler, Ruth
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 32 cm.
type: Enema
type: Image
type: Still image

Dental pluggers
subject: Dental instruments and apparatus
subject: Dental Instruments
subject: Dental
description: Image 101-1575
description: Used to pack or condense filling material in a cavity
description: Wooden case with red silk lining and 5 tools with different ivory tips all with black wooden handles.
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: Patent: Sept. 13, 1891
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 17.75x6.5x2.5 cm.
type: Dental Instruments
type: Image
type: Still image

Dental instruments
subject: Dental instruments and apparatus
subject: Dental Instruments
description: Image 101-1628
description: Used to perform various procedures on the teeth
description: Eight, ivory-handled tools. angle-ended, groomed (large handle) 13.5 cm
description: bent shaft, diamond-shaped end (tip broken) 15.5 cm
description: bent shaft, diamond-shaped end 15.5 cm
description: straight shaft, triangular blade (collar missing) 15 cm
description: straight shaft, triangular blade 15 cm
description: straight shaft, oblong blade, notched 14 cm
description: straight shaft, broken end 13.5 cm
description: short, blunt shaft 11 cm.
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
contributor: Mulcahy, Lawrence L., Jr.
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 11-16 cm.
type: Dental Instruments
type: Image
type: Still image

Whitehead's dental mouth gag
subject: Gag (Surgical instrument)
subject: Dental instruments and apparatus
subject: Dental Instruments
subject: Dental
description: Image 101-1515
description: 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
description: Nickel-plated steel instrument with ridges along each side to allow the dentist to gradually open the patients' mouth wider.
creator: Whitehead, Walter
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 19th cent.
contributor: Phisick Medical Antiques
contributor: Cravens, Annette
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 15x7 cm.
type: Dental Instrument
type: Image
type: Still image

Double-bladed spine saw with inlaid ebony handle
subject: Autopsy--Equipment and supplies
subject: Surgical instruments and apparatus
subject: Autopsy--instrumentation
subject: Surgical Instruments
subject: Surgical/Autopsy
description: Image 101-1578
description: Used in post-mortem procedures
description: 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.
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1870
contributor: David Burns (Firm)
contributor: Cravens, Annette
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 29 x 6 x2.5 cm.
type: Surgical Instruments
type: Image
type: Still image

Leech cage
subject: Leeches--Equipment and supplies
subject: Phlebotomy--Equipment and supplies
subject: Leeches
subject: Leeching--instrumentation
subject: Bloodletting--instrumentation
subject: Receptacles
description: Image 101-1417
description: Used to capture and hold leeches
description: Pewter case with a "door" with air holes that can open and close to reveal the leeches.
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1840
contributor: Wessex (Firm)
contributor: Cravens, Annette
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 13 cm.
type: Receptacles
type: Image
type: Still image

Percussion hammer
subject: Percussion--Equipment and supplies
subject: Chest--Examination--Equipment and supplies
subject: Diagnosis--Equipment and supplies
subject: Percussion--instrumentation
subject: Diagnostic Equipment
subject: Diagnostic
description: Image 101-1604
description: Used to listen to the heart by tapping on the chest in conjunction with a pleximeter
description: Has a flexible whalebone handle with a one-ounce metal head.
creator: Vernon, Henry
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: Mid-19th cent.
contributor: Wessex (Firm)
contributor: Cravens, Annette
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 13 cm.
type: Percussor
type: Image
type: Still image

Ivory and silver pleximeter
subject: Percussion--Equipment and supplies
subject: Diagnosis--Equipment and supplies
subject: Percussion--instrumentation
subject: Diagnostic Equipment
subject: Diagnostic
description: Image 101-1607
description: Used to locate thoracic lesions by percussion Auenbrugger
description: Ebony with notches for measurement and ornately-decorated silver handles on either side for easy handling. Leopold Auenbrugger, who reinvented percussion as a diagnostic technique, employed a special instrument called a pleximeter although later most American physicians preferred to use their index fingers to percuss their patients. The pleximeter was held on the skin, and tapped with the hammer (percussor).
creator: Auenbrugger, Leopold, 1722-1809
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1860-1880
contributor: Cravens, Annette
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 8x3.5 cm.
type: Percussion
type: Image
type: Still image

Set of post-mortem instruments
subject: Autopsy--Equipment and supplies
subject: Autopsy--instrumentation
subject: Surgical/Autopsy
description: Image 101-1563
description: Used for post-mortem procedures
description: Tool set with more than ten tools used for post-mortem examinations encased in a pink velvet and wooden case.
creator: Luer (Firm : Paris, France)
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1870
contributor: Alex Peck (Firm)
contributor: Cravens, Annette
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: Closed: 34.5 x 14 x 6 cm Open: 34.5 x 29 x 3 cm
type: Surgical Instruments
type: Image
type: Still image

Monaural fetal stethoscope
subject: Stethoscopes
subject: Diagnostic
description: Image 101-1602
description: Used to listen to the unborn baby's heartbeat
description: Black, hour-glass shaped instrument that is hollow in order for the doctor to hear the heartbeat of the fetus.
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: Early 19th cent.
contributor: Cravens, Annette
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 16.75 cm.
type: Stethoscope
type: Image
type: Still image

Combination dental forceps
subject: Forceps
subject: Teeth--Extraction--Equipment and supplies
subject: Dental instruments and apparatus
subject: Tooth Extraction--instrumentation
subject: Dental Instruments
subject: Dental Surgery
description: Image 101-1614
description: Used to extract teeth
description: Metal forceps with cross-hatch handles
description: one end the has jagged edges and extends to fit the tooth to be extracted.
creator: Tomlinson (Firm : England)
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1840
contributor: Alex Peck (Firm)
contributor: Edgar R. McGuire Historical Medical Instrument Fund
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 21 cm.
type: Dental Instrument
type: Image
type: Still image

X-Ray tube
subject: X-ray tubes
subject: X-Rays—instrumentation
subject: Imaging Equipment
description: Image 101-1652
description: Used in X-rays
description: Long, thin glass tube that resembles a small pipet.
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1900
contributor: Batt, Richard C.
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 23 cm.
type: X-Ray Tube
type: Image
type: Still image

Skull clamp with ebony handles
subject: Skull--Surgery---Equipment and supplies
subject: Surgical instruments and apparatus
subject: Skull--surgery--instrumentation
subject: Surgical Instruments
subject: Surgical
description: Image 101-1484
description: Used to apply skull traction during surgery
description: Metal instrument with ebony handles that adjust to fit the clamp around the skull. The clamp has teeth on either side to secure the instrument to the skull.
creator: Codman & Shurtleff
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1880
contributor: Phisick Medical Antiques
contributor: Cravens, Annette
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 18x34 cm.
type: Clamp
type: Image
type: Still image

X-Ray tube
subject: X-ray tubes
subject: X-Rays—instrumentation
subject: Imaging Equipment
description: Image 101-1660
description: Used in X-rays
description: A long, glass and metal glass tube resembling a gun because of the short tube that extends from the long, main glass tube.
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1900
contributor: Batt, Richard C.
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 44.5 cm.
type: X-Ray Tube
type: Image
type: Still image

X-Ray tube
subject: X-ray tubes
subject: X-Rays—instrumentation
subject: Imaging Equipment
description: Image 101-1653
description: Used in X-rays
description: Thick, glass tube with yellow, spiked, oval-shaped glass compartments inside the main chamber. Both ends are made of circular glass chambers and one has a small, glass extension.
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1900
contributor: Batt, Richard C.
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 21 cm.
type: X-Ray Tube
type: Image
type: Still image

Autopsy costotome
subject: Autopsy--Equipment and supplies
subject: Autopsy--instrumentation
subject: Surgical/Autopsy
description: Used to cut ribs and open the thoracic cavity during autopsy
description: Steel mechanical-action curved shears with a locking clasp at the back of the handles.
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1860?
contributor: Alex Peck (Firm)
contributor: Cravens, Annette
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 27 cm.
type: Medical instrument
type: Image
type: Still image

Hartmann's gonorrhea bags
subject: Gonorrhea--Treatment--Equipment and supplies
subject: Gonorrhea--therapy--instrumentation
subject: Medicine Receptacles
description: Early treament of gonorrhea included the use of silver nitrate and mercury compounds
description: Used as a topical treatment for gonorrhea
description: Three gauze bags with cotton strings in cardboard box enclosed in a case/frame with red lining.
creator: Hartmann (Firm)
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 20th cent.
contributor: David Burns (Firm)
contributor: Cravens, Annette
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 7.5 cm. x 6 cm.
type: Medical Instrument
type: Image
type: Still image

Brown-Buerger cystoscope
subject: Cystoscopes
subject: Bladder--Examination--Equipment and supplies
subject: Ureters--Diseases--Diagnosis--Equipment and supplies
subject: Cytoscopes
subject: Diagnostic
description: Design modified by Leo Buerger
description: Used to examine the interior of the urinary bladder and ureter
description: Polished chrome instruments with ebony handles. Complete set fitted in wooden box.
creator: Brown, F. Tilden
creator: Buerger, Leo, 1879-1943
creator: American Cystoscope Makers, Inc.
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1930's?
contributor: Armbrook Antiques
contributor: Cravens, Annette
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 33 cm x 30 cm x 6 cm
type: Medical Instrument
type: Image
type: Still image

Hey's saw
subject: Skull--Surgery--Equipment and supplies
subject: Surgical instruments and apparatus
subject: Skull--surgery--instrumentation
subject: Surgical Instruments
subject: Surgical
description: English manufactured
description: Used for cranial resection
description: Polished chrome blade with pressed horn handle.
creator: Hey, William, 1736-1819
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1850?
contributor: Sawbones Antiques
contributor: Cravens, Annette
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 17.8 cm.
type: Medical instrument
type: Image
type: Still image

Obstetrical forceps
subject: Obstetrical forceps
subject: Obstetrical Forceps
subject: Obstetrical and gynecological instruments
description: Used to deliver babies
description: Steel forceps.
creator: George Tiemann & Co.
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1850?
contributor: Alex Peck (Firm)
contributor: Cravens, Annette
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 41.9 cm.
type: Medical instrument
type: Image
type: Still image

Thermometer
subject: Medical thermometers
subject: Body temperature--Measurement--Equipment and supplies
subject: Thermometers
subject: Diagnostic
description: Used to take body temperature
description: Curved glass thermometer with metal mouthpiece attached to ivory scale in red-lined wooden box.
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 19th cent.
contributor: Cravens, Annette
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 16.5 cm.
type: Medical instrument
type: Image
type: Still image

Human heart model
subject: Heart--Models
subject: Heart--Anatomy--Models
subject: Heart--anatomy & histology
subject: Models, Anatomic
subject: Models, Anatomical
description: Used for teaching/demonstration of the anatomy of the human heart
description: Plaster model heart in two parts painted on wooden stand.
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 20th cent.
contributor: Alex Peck (Firm)
contributor: Cravens, Annette
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 20.3 cm.
type: Medical instrument
type: Image
type: Still image

Urethral dilator sounds
subject: Urethrotomy--Equipment and supplies
subject: Surgical instruments and apparatus
subject: Urethra--surgery--instrumentation
subject: Urology--instrumentation
subject: Surgical Instruments
subject: Lithotomy/Urethrotomy
description: Set includes 1 printed Gemrig gauge bougies and 12 sounds. Set belonged to Dr. Frederick Tice of Virginia.
description: Used to stretch/dilate the urethra to locate strictures
description: Twelve curved steel urethral dilator sounds contained in a red lined wooden case.
creator: Gemrig (Firm : Philadelphia, Pa.)
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1880?
contributor: Alex Peck (Firm)
contributor: Cravens, Annette
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 26 cm.
type: Medical instrument
type: Image
type: Still image

Human brain model
subject: Brain--Models
subject: Brain--Anatomy--Models
subject: Brain--anatomy & histology
subject: Models, Anatomic
subject: Models, Anatomical
description: Used for teaching/demonstration of the anatomy of the human brain
description: Plaster model brain in three parts hand-painted on wooden stand.
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1920?
contributor: Alex Peck (Firm)
contributor: Cravens, Annette
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 19 cm.
type: Medical instrument
type: Image
type: Still image

French metacarpal saw
subject: Bone saws (Surgery)
subject: Amputation--Equipment and supplies
subject: Autopsy--Equipment and supplies
subject: Dissection--Equipment and supplies
subject: Amputation--instrumentation
subject: Autopsy--instrumentation
subject: Dissection--instrumentation
subject: Surgical
description: Used for amputation, autopsy and dissection
description: Polished steel with brass ring and ivory handle.
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1760?
contributor: Cravens, Annette
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 21.6 cm.
type: Medical instrument
type: Image
type: Still image

Natural light otoscope
subject: Otoscopes
subject: Ear--Examination--Equipment and supplies
subject: Ear, Nose and Throat Instruments
description: Used for examination of the ears with natural light
description: Silver plated with three specula in original fitted blue velvet and black leather box.
creator: Medical Supply Association (Edinbugh, Scotland)
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1890?
contributor: Cravens, Annette
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 8.9 x 11.4 cm.
type: Medical instrument
type: Image
type: Still image

Tonsil lancet
subject: Tonsillectomy--Equipment and supplies
subject: Tonsillectomy--instrumentation
subject: Surgical
description: Patterned after Heister
description: Used to remove tonsils
description: Curved silver with hallmarks for London Silversmith H.P. and spring mechanism on top that releases inner blade.
creator: Silversmith H.P. (London, England)
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1815?
contributor: Alex Peck (Firm)
contributor: Cravens, Annette
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 19 cm.
type: Medical instrument
type: Image
type: Still image

Ear model
subject: Ear--Models
subject: Ear--anatomy & histology
subject: Models, Anatomic
subject: Models, Anatomical
description: Used for teaching/demonstration of anatomy of the human ear
description: Painted and numbered papier mache model of ear on metal stand.
creator: Auzoux, Louis Thomas Jerome, 1797-1880
creator: Auzoux (Firm : Paris, France)
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1870?
contributor: Wessex (Firm)
contributor: Cravens, Annette
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 27.9 cm. x 30.5 cm.
type: Medical instrument
type: Image
type: Still image

Urinary catheters
subject: Urinary catheterization--Equipment and supplies
subject: Urinary Catheterization--instrumentation
subject: Urology
description: Used to drain and collect urine from the bladder
description: Three Silver urinary catheters contained in a shaped leather velvet-lined case.
creator: Arnold (Firm : London, England)
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1840?
contributor: Cravens, Annette
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: Approx. 28 to 30 cm.
type: Medical instrument
type: Image
type: Still image

Homeopathic cabinet
subject: Medicine--Storage--Equipment and supplies
subject: Homeopathy--Materia medica and therapeutics—Equipment and supplies
subject: Medicine Chests
subject: Homeopathy--instrumentation
subject: Receptacles
description: German manufactured
description: Used to store homeopathic drug preparations
description: Polished nagging, maple and pine woods, standing on bun feet with ceramic handles on door and 10 drawers. Drug names are written in German on the cabinet.
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1880?
contributor: Wessex (Firm)
contributor: Cravens, Annette
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 36 cm. x 41 cm. x 13 cm.
type: Medical instrument
type: Image
type: Still image

Examination lamp
subject: Diagnosis--Equipment and supplies
subject: Physical Examination--instrumentation
subject: Diagnostic
description: Used to examine patients in ample light
description: Adjustable brass lamp on stand with rounded bottom
description: cross-bar with chin rest, mirror and cylindrical eye-piece with wood handle and magnifying lens.
creator: Mayer & Meltzer
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1870?
contributor: Wessex (Firm)
contributor: Cravens, Annette
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 61 cm. high
type: Medical instrument
type: Image
type: Still image

Brass eyewash
subject: Eye--Care and hygiene--Equipment and supplies
subject: Eye--instrumentation
subject: Irrigation--instrumentation
subject: Ophthalmic instruments
description: Rubber tubing missing
description: Used to irrigate the eyes
description: Brass with glass reservoir, pump, adjustable nozzle, eye screen and catch basin on a tripod base
creator: Robert et Collin (Paris, France)
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1880?
contributor: Alex Peck (Firm)
contributor: Cravens, Annette
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 25.5.cm. tall
type: Medical instrument
type: Image
type: Still image

Model eye
subject: Eye--Models
subject: Eye--anatomy & histology
subject: Models, Anatomic
subject: Models, Anatomical
description: Used for teaching/demonstration of the anatomy of the human eye
description: Papier mache eye on stand with moveable parts.
creator: Auzoux, Louis Thomas Je?ro?me, 1797-1880
creator: Auzoux (Firm : Paris, France)
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1876?
contributor: Wessex (Firm)
contributor: Cravens, Annette
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 27.9 cm.
type: Medical instrument
type: Image
type: Still image

Chest percussor
subject: Percussion--Equipment and supplies
subject: Chest--Examination--Equipment and supplies
subject: Percussion--instrumentation
subject: Diagnostic
description: Used for examination of the chest
description: Hard rubber head fixed in a metal ring with ebony and metal handle.
creator: George Tiemann & Co.
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: Late 19th cent.
contributor: Wessex (Firm)
contributor: Cravens, Annette
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 19 cm.
type: Medical instrument
type: Image
type: Still image

Tonsilotome
subject: Tonsillectomy--Equipment and supplies
subject: Tonsillectomy--instrumentation
subject: Ear, nose and throat instruments
description: Used to cut out and remove tonsils
description: Steel with black wooden handle.
creator: Luer (Firm : Paris, France)
publisher: Health Sciences Library
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1850?
contributor: Alex Peck (Firm)
contributor: Cravens, Annette
rights: NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
format: 21.2 cm.
type: Medical instrument
type: Image
type: Still image