George Tiemann and Company Simpson, James Y. (1811-1870) Thoms, Herbert (1885-1972)
Published / Created:
1848
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 049
Image Count:
2
Alternative Title:
Forceps
Description:
A pair of metal forceps with wooden handles. James Y. Simpson (1811 - 1870) of Edinburgh was a prominent obstetrician and the discoverer of chloroform as an anesthetic. His long and short forceps of the mid-nineteenth century were widely used and became the models for future designs.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D., Simpson, James Y. (1811-1870), and Yale University. School of Medicine.
A surgical instrument/amputation kit, in a wooden box with several velvet-lined trays and inserts. Included in the kit are several scalpels and bistouries, a spiral tourniquet, a number of forceps, needles, a metacarpal saw, a capital saw, a trephining set, spatula, probes and probe director, and a pair of retractors.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Amputation and Trepanning and Surgical Instruments
A wooden box, lined with velvet and lockable (the key is included with the set). Inside are two bone-handled scalpels, a wooden-handled scalpel, a retractor hook, a pair of large needle forceps, a metal scalpel, a chain hook with three hooks, a probe, and a bistourie. Beneath the lid of the box is a hidden compartment that holds a pair of scissors and a pair of smaller needle forceps.
A bifolding leather surgical wallet lined with blue velvet. Inside the wallet are several pieces, including a catheter with an extender, and a pair of locking forceps. Also included are four folding-style pocket instruments that contain tools such as tenaculums, bistouries, and scalpels.
Bradley, William S., MD (New Haven, CT) George Tiemann and Company McNeil and Washburn
Published / Created:
1872
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 054
Image Count:
7
Description:
A wooden box, contained in a leather slipcase, with brass trim and fitted with purple velvet trays. Included in the set is a lift, a spiral tourniquet, a trephine set, an elevator, a chisel, a retractor, as well as several specific types of knives, saws, forceps, and scalpels. Additionally, a bill of sale and a handwritten list of the set's instruments are included with the piece.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
George Tiemann and Company Ticknor, Commander Benjamin, MC, USN, MD (Hon. Yale 1836) Warner, Donald, Esq.
Published / Created:
mid 19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 012
Image Count:
3
Description:
A folding leather wallet containing several surgical instruments, including lancets, scalpels, forceps, probes, a bullet scoop, needles, a spatula, scissors, and a catheter.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.