A wooden quassia tonic cup—the label affixed to the cup is badly damaged, but the first paragraph tells the reader that the contents were intended for the relief of "dyspepsia, indigestion, headache, fever and ague, debility (sp), loss of appetite, etc."
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
A metal box labeled 'Opt Rhubarb Root'. Rhubarb root was used for stomach and gastrointestinal issues, as well as to apply to ulcers to promote faster healing.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Fry, Clements Collard (1892-1955) John Wagner and Sons
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 052
Image Count:
1
Description:
A rectangular wicker basket, with a handle on each end. The basket is separated into nine compartments—each holding some sort of powder—including which are Napaul pepper, Zest, Lampong black pepper, old hickory smoked salt, tarragon salt, white onion sal
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
The "One Dollar Case". Within a small leather covered case lined with velvet are eight small vials, all with corks labels indicating their contents, and most with some sort of beaded substance within. Under the lid of the box are directions for use of t
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
A surgical field kit, of which opens flat with each half closed off. Opening the halves reveal a number of surgical instruments; each with a drawing and a label identifying what they are. Most of the instruments appear to be in the kit, including both a curved and straight bistoury, bullet forceps, a chisel, bone forceps, an elevator, scalpels, an aneurism needle, scissors, a director and probe, a lancet point, a catheter, dressing forceps, and several haemostatic forceps. An emblem on the outer box reads "Medical Dep't USA".
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Bradley, William S., MD (New Haven, CT) George Tiemann and Company McNeil and Washburn
Published / Created:
1872
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 054
Image Count:
7
Description:
A wooden box, contained in a leather slipcase, with brass trim and fitted with purple velvet trays. Included in the set is a lift, a spiral tourniquet, a trephine set, an elevator, a chisel, a retractor, as well as several specific types of knives, saws, forceps, and scalpels. Additionally, a bill of sale and a handwritten list of the set's instruments are included with the piece.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.