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1.
Homeopathy Kit

Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Image Count:
2
Description:
In a folding leather wallet, there are seventeen thin vials, featuring a paper label with their contents written upon it. Nearly all the vials still have their cork sealer, and many still have some sort of content within, primarily pills.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Alternative Medicines and Homeopathy
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Homeopathy Kit

2.
Smiths Homeopathic Medicines for Families

Creator:
Smiths Homeopathic Pharmacy
Tredwell, B. E., MD
Published / Created:
1890
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 060
Image Count:
2
Alternative Title:
Homeopathic Pharmacy Case
Description:
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.
Subject (Topic):
Alternative Medicines and Homeopathy
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Smiths Homeopathic Medicines for Families

3.
Homeopathic Pharmacy Case

Creator:
Jackson, Edith B., MD
The Halsey Brothers — Chicago Homeopathic Pharmacy
Published / Created:
ca. 1850 - 1900
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 060
Image Count:
4
Description:
A metal case, lined with cloth, and containing a total of 45 small vials, divided on either side of the case by a pair of leather envelopes. Nearly all the vials corked, with paper labels indicating the contents within.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Alternative Medicines and Homeopathy
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Homeopathic Pharmacy Case

4.
Apothecary chest

Creator:
Streeter, Edward Clark (1874-1947)
Published / Created:
ca. late 19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 106
Image Count:
2
Description:
A hinged wooden box with a heavy leather carrying strap and a push button lock. Inside the box are numerous bottles, most of them sealed with a cork, and many containing some sort of powder. In addition, there are several packets, both of paper and leather, as well as other various containers that appear to hold various herbal and botanical remedies.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Alternative Medicines and Homeopathy
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Apothecary chest

6.
Three Current Chloride of Silver Dry Cell Faradic Battery

Creator:
Chloride of Silver Dry Cell Battery Company
Published / Created:
1890
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 018
Image Count:
3
Alternative Title:
Electrotherapy Apparatus
Description:
A pine case that opens from the top. Inside reveals a battery, cables, and conductors. Additionally, the instructions are printed under the lid of the box.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Alternative Medicines and Electrotherapy
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Three Current Chloride of Silver Dry Cell Faradic Battery

7.
Violet Ray Electrotherapy Device

Creator:
Fitzgerald Manufacturing Company
Published / Created:
early 20th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 006
Image Count:
2
Alternative Title:
Electrotherapy Apparatus
Description:
A violet ray vibrating therapeutic device, housed in a leather-covered case.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Alternative Medicines and Electrotherapy
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Violet Ray Electrotherapy Device

9.
The Tonjes Aero-Vibrant

Creator:
Harvey, Samuel Clark (1886-1953)
The American Vibrator Company
Published / Created:
ca. early 20th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 028
Image Count:
2
Description:
The Tonjes Aero-Vibrant was a home vibration device that used either compressed air or liquid carbonic acid gas to power the device which would have been delivered to the user's residence—particularly useful if the residence had no electricity (see page 35 in Snow's "Mechanical Vibration and Its Therapeutic Application"). Featured here is a wooden box containing several metal attachments, some with rubber-covered ends.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Subject (Topic):
Alternative Medicines and Electrotherapy
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > The Tonjes Aero-Vibrant

10.
Premier vibrator

Creator:
Cooper, William (West Haven, CT)
MacNicholl, T. Alexander, MD (Meriden, CT)
Published / Created:
ca. 1896
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 180
Image Count:
2
Description:
An electric massager housed in a leather-covered suitcase with velvet-lined compartments within. Included are a number of rubber attachments, an oil dropper, and the cables in which to power the device.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Subject (Topic):
Alternative Medicines and Electrotherapy
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Premier vibrator