A round clear glass bottle with a glass stopper. The label affixed identifies the previous contents as Ipecacuanha, or Ipecac. Often used to induce vomiting.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
A brown wooden box containing an electrotherapy device. Per the label under the lid, this is the Davis and Kidder's Patent Magneto Electric Machine, intended for "nervous diseases'. The directions for use are included, as well.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
A phrenological head, cast from life. The left-hand side of the bust is divided into regions by hand-drawn lines, with the corresponding personality traits marked accordingly. The bust is rather worn and battered in some spots, with some of the script m
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D., Fry, Clements Collard (1892-1955), and Yale University. School of Medicine.
A small phrenological bust, made of ivory and mounted on a wooden base. All along the skull and temple region of the bust are various regions divided by lines, and with a number indicating a corresponding personality trait—the legend of which can be foun
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Fry, Clements Collard (1892-1955) London Phrenological Institution
Published / Created:
ca. mid to late19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 095
Image Count:
1
Description:
A plaster phrenological bust produced by the London Phrenological Institution. The skull is divided into various regions that are labeled with a certain personality trait.
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) L. N. (Lorenzo Niles) Fowler
Published / Created:
ca. mid 19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 095
Image Count:
4
Description:
Two phrenological busts, each with the skull and temple regions divided into various regions that are labeled with a certain personality trait. The inscription along the back of the base reads “'For thirty years I have studied the Crania and living heads
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D., Fowler, L. N. (Lorenzo Niles) (1811-1896), and Yale University. School of Medicine.
