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A photograph of a pair of probable inflation spigots, used to enable a Foley-type catheter to be deflated quickly if required.

A nasal speculum with a little rust

Photogtraph of Powered from DC source, with 82cm of gold fabric-covered twisted flex cord, leading to 2-pin bakelite plug. Has 14 lenses, and is probably of the Swanzy type.

A photography of metered-dose inhaler (MDI) containing oxitropium bromide. In a cardboard box.

Photography of serevent diskhaler dry powder inhaler (DPI) (50 mcg salmeterol). Sample pack in cardboard box with instruction leaflets.

Photograph of set of forceps with easily-detaching arms, and wood-clad handles.

A series photograph of Tin containing 16 mm film with soundtrack, showing birth of quadruplets, possibly in Duke Street Hospital or Glasgow Royal Infirmary.

A photography of a stainless steel bedpan used by patients

Ceramic urinal bottle with handle

Notebook on roots by iteration, originally bound, now loose pages numbered 99-220, with some original binding existing.

Notebook on operative algebra covering topics of basic trigonometry.

Hand-blown round bottomed glass flask with irregular blown neck. No closure present. Use unknown.

A photograph of a hand-blown round-bottomed glass flask with irregular blown neck. No closure present. Use unknown.

A photograph of a vaginal pipe for irrigation.

A photograph of a small flask. Neck has been ground to receive a stopper, which is missing. Flat base.

Box for Southey's trochar and tubing: Red faux lizard skin. Containing 175cm red rubber tubing, 2.5mm diameter, for use with Southey's apparatus. Also, metal screw fitting handle, 7.2cm long and 1.1cm wide, possibly a trochar handle. Also, an explanatory/advertising insert leaflet regarding Dr. Southey's Improved Drainage Trochar.

A photograph of a tendon hammer. It contains a black vulcanite handle, with a nickel-plated discoid head. The head is protected with a ring of black rubber.

A Keeler Magnatone 2 binaural stethoscope with black tubing.

A photograph of 5'' and 7'' stainless steel straight artery forceps.

Several photograph that shown a box of glass microscope slides for the study of bacteriology.

A photograph of a binaural stethoscope with yellow tubing.

A series of photographs of a needle container for carrying suture needles in a pocket case. The case is red leather bound, with paper and cloth interior leaves. Contains thirteen curved suture needles of varying sizes. Secured by elasticated external strap.

A photograph of a pair of reflex hammers. Queen square reflex hammer with plastic handle and a tapered tip for plantar reflex testing.

Pair of pince-nez spectacles held within a small leather case.

Set of dental forceps in a leather-wrap case.

Casebook of Dr Alexander Finlayson of cases in Demerara, British Guiana. Includes several illustrations of cases.

Photograph of a nurse and young patient on Ward 2 at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary.

A photograph of one of the wards at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary. Standing second from the left is Mr Adams.

Pamphlet with information on Cheltenham as a health resort location.

Pamphlet with information on Bath as a health resort location.

A Photograph of a retinoscope mirror, matt black in color

A photograph of an instrument divided radially into degrees. 3cm in diameter, with central slit 1.5cm long. and the other instrument with1cm in diameter, enclosed in a 3cm in diameter black rim. Rests in the base of the case, in a fitted compartment, located with a 2mm wide purple elastic webbing.

A photograph of two convex lenses with a black metal rim, retained in the lid of the case.

A photograph of a small pocket-sized non-illuminated instrument contained in its own lined case, covered with black shagreen, and radiused at both ends. It is lined with purple velvet and has three recesses in the base to accept the ophthalmoscopes, bone handle and a spare lens.

A series of photographs of urgency items like bandages, dressings, safety pins and a face mask .

A steel blade rivetted into a dark wooden handle. This is the eighth surgical scalpel of Hernia Repair Instruments.

A photograph of a steel blade rivetted into a dark wooden handle. This is the seventh surgical scalpel in the case set.

A photograph of the sixth surgical scalpel in the cased set of Hernia Repair Instruments. The scalpel has a steel blade rivetted into a dark wooden handle.

A photograph of the fifth surgical scalpel in a set of Hernia Repair Instruments, with a steel blade rivetted into a dark wooden handle.

A photograph of a hernia suture needle with a steel blade rivetted into a dark wooden handle. The fourth surgical scalpel in the Hernia Repair Instruments.

A photograph of a hernia bistoury with a steel blade rivetted into a dark wooden handle. The third surgical scalpel in the Hernia Repair Instruments.

A photograph of a curved bistoury with a steel blade rivetted into a dark wooden handle. The second surgical scalpel in the Hernia Repair Instruments.

A photograph of a curbed bistoury with a steel blade, the first surgical scalpel in the Hernia Repair Instruments, rivetted into a dark wooden handle.

Constructed of solid mahogany, with some brass decoration on the outer surface.
A brass ornamental escutcheon is let into the central upper surface of the case.
Also, on both the upper and lower surfaces of the case, brass screw heads are used in a decorative manner, with the screw slots aligned parallel to the length of the case.
The case also has a fitted brass lock with ornamental key escutcheon. No key is present.

Interior of the case lid: Has a wooden insert for retaining four surgical instruments, now all missing, two of which were probably surgical spring forceps, judging from the shape of the fitted wooden insert. Has a small paper slip marked "Milliken and Lawley 165 Strand, London" placed in the top left corner of the inner lid.

Lower body of the case: Contains two sections, separated by a thin wooden divider.
Section 1: A closed compartment, 19.2cm long by 2.0cm wide, with an interference fit wooden lid, and small brass turned handle.
Section 2: Residual area of lower body of case. Is 19.2cm by 6.2cm in size, has no cover, but contains two brass transverse plates, slotted to receive surgical instruments. Has a thin ivory strip inlaid into the inner edge of this section.

A series of photographs of a small wooden (probably pine) case with pressed brass hinges and catch. The case has an interior wooden slotted fitting to accommodate two steel instruments. Ayer's or "Vienna Pattern" Tarsal Cyst forceps is used together with double-ended spoon curette curetting eyelid cysts (Meibomian or Chalazion cysts). These instruments are used to define the cyst and locate it securely for excision. The steel ring also provides effective pressure haemostasis. It has central screw device to compress the arms of the forceps together in place to provide location and compression.

A photograph of a Cytoscope set.

Photograph of a silver medal, likely used to represent the nobility.

A series of photographs of an Archibald Goodall Prize medal.

A photograph of a Forceps, use remains unknown

A photograph of glove stretcher. This item provided the inspiration for Professor Ian Donald's electronic ovulation detector.

Photograph of a hearing aid which used to belong to Mrs Audrey Mary Gilchrist (nee Todd), 1925-2013) of Hull, East Yorkshire.

A photograph of grain weights

A series of Photographs of a diagnostic set and parts within.

A series of photographs of a diagnostic set and parts within.

A photograph of a medal. Awarded to John Campbell in presentation case in dental histology.

A facemask made of malleable rubber, with inflatable pad. Apparently made in various sizes, but no identifier mark on this piece. The size of this one is small, for paediatric use.

Photograph of the lamp carrier and lamp of a laryngoscope.

Photograph of a ratchetted mouth gag, most likely of the Doyen's type. It is of adult size with straight ordinary jaws.

Rab and his friends book with colour illustrations,.

Rab and his friends illustrated book, 5th edition.

Black and white photograph of the Glasgow Lock Hospital on Rottenrow.

Letter from Harry Rainy to William Mackenzie . Rainy has decided to stay in London rather than going to Paris in order to see the Lock Hospital and Eye Infirmary.

Photograph of a visit of Santa Claus organised by the Rotary Club to the Glasgow Royal Infirmary.

This portrait was painted digitally using an Apple Pencil on an iPad Pro with Adobe Photoshop Sketch and Adobe Fresco software, and is based on an iPhone photograph taken by its creator at the 8 January 2020 meeting of the RCPSG Senior Fellows’ Club (SFC). It is the first purely digital artwork in the College’s collection.

David Smith FRCS was Chair of the SFC from 2015 to 2020. His varied roles within the RCPSG started when he was elected first Junior/Trainee member of Council in 1973. He served as Vice-President (Surgical) from 2000 to 2002.

The artist, Andrew Tannahill is a FRCP of Glasgow and has been the SFC Honorary Secretary since 2016.

Photograph of laundry workers at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary

Photograph of laundry workers at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary

Photograph of laundry workers at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary

Photograph of laundry workers at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary

Photograph of laundry workers at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary. Miss McLaren, Superintendent of Laundry and later Matron of the Ophthalmic Institution in centre left.

Photograph of laundry workers at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary.

Group photograph of staff in the conservatory of the Glasgow Royal Infirmary.

Photograph of a surgical theatre on the 5th floor of the Glasgow Royal Infirmary. Three nurses are standing in the theatre, with Sister Craig standing at the table.

Photograph of the front of the Glasgow Royal Infirmary with a dummy clock erected. Comment on back of photograph reads "After discussion agreed not to erect a clock. Major Garroway very annoyed and left meeting."

Photograph of a hospital ward in Etaples, France, during the First World War.

Photograph of Sir Charles Ballance and Harvey Cushing at an Honorary Degree Ceremony at the University of Glasgow.

A photograph of student nurses receiving training at Mearnskirk Hospital.

Photograph of the Old College Bell brought by Major Garroway from the Old College that was on the High Street. The beel was gifted to the Glasgow Royal Infirmary.

Group photograph Railway Ambulance Corps. Dr John Kennedy was a lecturer to the ambulance corps at Queen Street and Buchanan Street railway stations. He also acted as examiner of classes under the St Andrews Ambulance Association.

Photograph of the Funeral of Nurse Kate Bell, the last of Lord Lister's nurses who worked with him at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary. Wishart Street is to the left of the procession, Dr Thom is walking beside the hearse.

Exposition anatomique des organes des sens : jointe a la névrologie entiere du corps humain, et conjecture sur l'électricité animale

Statistics of Glasgow Lock Hospital since 1805 : with remarks on the contagious diseases acts, and on syphilis

Caricature by W. Thomson of Mr Pringle doing a ward visit.

Photograph of Scottish dancers and a piper performing at Mearnskirk Hospital.

Book discussing the trial and execution of Mary Queen of Scots.

Series of caricatures and sketches by O.H. Mavor (James Bridie)

Sent to Dr Bill Thomson from son James Mavor as thanks for writing an obituary in the Herald.

Prince Albert (later King George VI) to Macewen, thanking Macewen for attending on him and for wedding present of Persian rugs. Also contains envelope.

List of members of John Hunter's establishments at Leicester Square, Castle Street and Earl's Court in 1792 and an account of John Hunter's outgoings before his death including a "Great Drawbridge and slope made to let the Chariot down from the street" which cost more than £6,000.

Executor's Accounts on the estate of John Hunter, 1793-1808

Account with Geo & Wm Nicol for publications of John Hunter, 1794-1800

Bills for the museum,1794-1800

Account of Sir Everard Home's publications with G & Wm Nicol, Pall Mall and Messrs Payne and Foss, 1816-1822

Photographic portrait of a young William Macewen

A letter from a male physician in the country, to the author of the female physician in London : plainly shewing that for ingenuity, probity, and extraordinary productions, he far surpasses the author of the narrative. To which is added, a short dissertation upon generation, whereby every child-bearing woman may be satisfied, that 'tis as impossible for women to generate and bring forth rabbets, as 'tis impossible for rabbets to bring forth women.

"On the case of Mary Toft, who allegedly gave birth to seventeen rabbits, and on Nathaniel St. Andre, who wrote 'A short narrative of an extraordinary delivery of rabbets'."

Saducismus triumphatus, or, Full and plain evidence concerning witches and apparitions : in two parts : the first treating of their possiblity, the second of their real existence

A practical treatise on the diseases of the eye

Authentic narrative of the death of Lord Nelson : with the circumstances preceding, attending, and subsequent to that event. The professional report on his Lordship's wound, and several interesting anecdotes

A curious herbal : containing five hundred cuts, of the most useful plants, which are now used in the practice of physick Engraved on folio copper plates, after drawings taken from the life

Copy of "On Vaccine Inoculation" by Robert Willan

Certificate authorising John Kennedy to perform public vaccinations.

Letter from Edward Jenner to Col Brisbane on vaccine inoculation.

“Dr Jenner presents compliments to Col. Brisbane and has enclosed one of Mr Creaser’s papers on the mode of conducting the process of vaccine inoculation. It contains information that may prove [especially] useful to those practitioners who have not had it in their power to obtain a correct knowledge of it.”

The Vaccination Inquirer and Health Review. Vol. XXXVI

The eighteenth annual report of the National Anti-Vaccination League,
presented to members and delegates at the annual conference, Caxton Hall, Westminster, on Thursday March 19th, 1914. 50 pages, 22cm, letterpress.

Small vaccinator of ivory and metal.

Syringe in leather-covered case

Small metal lancet case with four lancets

Silver lancet case to hold six lancets; attached label reads "Vaccination knives presented by David Tindal".

Pictured here is a smallpox vaccinator from the 19th century, used to vaccinate members of the public against smallpox.

Reprinted from the Co-operator and Anti-Vaccinator ; an address delivered in the Town Hall, Manchester, at the Annual Meeting of the Anti-Vaccination League, June 28, 1870.

A first editon of Jenner's "An Inquiry into the Causes and Effects of the Variolae Vaccinae", the monumental book of his career where he documents the use of cowpox to protect agains smallpox.

Urinometer held in cylindrical card and leather case, used to measure the specific gravity of urine.

Dressing forceps, inscribed 'A. COX & SONS' and 'HM GOVT.'

Dissecting forceps, fluted with sharp teeth.

Nasal irrigator, used to clear nasal passages.

Schimmelbusch mask, used to administer anaesthetic to a patient. Designed to prevent gauze, which had been doused in anaesthetic, from irritating the patient's skin. The Schimmelbusch mask's rim is trough-shaped to collect excess anaesthetic.

Blue glass drop bottle with glass stopper, used for the administration of ether.

Blue litmus paper in a cardboard box, with label reading 'BLUE LITMUS BOOKS; ONE DOZEN.' Litmus paper is used as a pH indicator, blue litmus paper stays blue in neutral and alkaline solutions, however turns red in acidic solutions.

Red litmus paper in a cardboard box, with label reading 'RED LITMUS BOOKS; ONE DOZEN.' Litmus paper is used as a pH indicator, red litmus paper stays red in acidic and neutral solutions, however turns blue in alkaline solutions.

45-degree curved plugger with ebony bulb handle, inscribed 'Hallam London.' Used for applying filling material to a tooth cavity.

A curved surgical knife used for hernia repair surgery.

Lancet with wooden handle, inscribed with the letter 'I.'

Three bobbin tank, holding silk suture thread.

A letter of correspondence from Joseph Lister on Dr Peter Paterson's experiments on humans with tuberculosis vaccine, and on the simplification of his sterilisation procedure.

Sterile, non-capillary, non-boilable, silicone-treated silk suture in plastic packet. Complete with atraumatic needle.

Syringe for urethral injections to treat venereal diseases.

Syringe for urethral injections to treat venereal diseases.

Syringe for urethral injections to treat venereal diseases.

Boots viule syringe in a metal case with 'hospital' written on the lid. Case also holds two glass containers with needles inside.

Syringe designed for use with viules or other medical cartridges. Adaptable for use with most hypodermic syringes.

Scotia gut suture in a brown paper envelope, printed with red text reading 'SCOTIA GUT; [Made in Scotland]; FOR SURGEONS USE; J. GARDNER & SON, Surgical Instrument Makers to The Edinburgh Royal Infirmary; 32 FORREST ROAD, EDINBURGH'

Heat resisting glass syringe with glass piston and metal nozzle.

Aseptic hypodermic syringe with hypodermic needles, in a black leather-covered case. On the inside of the case the manufacturer's details are printed, reading 'ARCHD. YOUNG & SON; 57 to 61, FORREST ROAD EDINBURGH.'

A pair of miniature forceps.

Glass syringe with glass piston and metal pentagon-shaped head with nozzle.

Bonney's dissecting forceps, with the inscription 'stainless.'

Johnson's sterile single use syringe in plastic bag. A card, also held in the plastic bag, provides information and instructions for use, reading 'STERILISED BY GAMMA RADIATION 2.5 MRADS; CERTIFIED STERILE AFTER BACTERIOLOGICAL TESTING AND GUARANTEED IF PACKAGE REMAINS UNDAMAGED; TO OPEN - CUT BAG'

Cut out newspaper article on Murdo Morrison, a previous patient of Mearnskirk Hospital.

Handwritten note by Dr Dale on ex-patients of Mearnskirk Hospital and their subsequent careers.

Group photo of patients of Mearnskirk Hospital.

Signed photographic portrait of a previous patient of Mearnskirk Hospital.

Poetry booklet titled "From a Hospital Ward". Handmade by J.G. MacNair, a patient of Mr Dunbar at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary. Includes a photograph of Ms MacNair in a wheelchair and 4 handwritten poems: "The Chief" (to John Dunbar Esq."; "Sister" (to Dorothy M. Watt); "The Houseman" (to Dr R. Munro); "The Pro".

A carved, adjustable dental elevator, used to loosen teeth for extraction.

A wooden monoaural stethoscope, used to monitor foetal heart rate.

Forceps used for the extraction of upper molars.

A dental key used to extract teeth. The claw is placed around the tooth and the key is turned. This dental key has an offset shaft and a spring-loaded, interchangeable claw.

A dental key used to extract teeth. The claw is placed around the tooth and the key is turned. This dental key has an offset shaft and finger control.

A dental key used to extract teeth. The claw is placed around the tooth and the key is turned. This dental key has an offset shaft and finger control.

A dental key used to extract teeth. The claw is placed around the tooth and the key is turned. This dental key has an offset shaft and a revolving bolster and claw.

A lathe machine attachment, used for spring winding.

A dental key used to extract teeth. The claw is placed around the tooth and the key is turned. This dental key has an offset shaft and adjustable claw.

Forceps used for upper molar extraction.

A laryngeal mirror used to examine the larynx, also known as the voice box.

A laryngeal mirror used to examine the larynx, also known as the voice box.

Photographs of patients receiving lessons from Miss Fergus at Mearnskirk Hospital.

Photograph of Sister Murphy in the E.N.T Department examining a patient at Mearnskirk Hospital.

Photograph of a patient undergoing heliotherapy on the verandah of Mearnskirk Hospital.

Photograph of a patient undergoing physiotherapy in the underwater exercise bath.

Photograph of a patient on the verandah at

Photograph of patient undergoing heliotherapy on a carriage at Mearnskirk Hospital.

Photograph of patients receiving heliotherapy on carriages along the verandah at Mearnskirk Hospital.

Photograph of patients and staff in the wards of Mearnskirk Hospital.

Dental forceps used for removing the lower teeth.

Forceps used during the hysterectomy procedure, the removal of the womb.

An instrument used for craniotomy and breech delivery. Craniotomy is the surgical removal of a portion of the skull and breech delivery is when a baby is delivered in feet-first position.

The blunt hook and crotchet were first combined into one instrument by Scottish obstetrician William Smellie (1697-1763).

A pair of scissors with angled blades used for the repair of the perineum, a procedure known as perineorrhaphy.

This design is named after Scottish gynaecologist Robert Lawson Tait (1845-1899).

A medical instrument used for vaginal douching.

A pair of uterine polypus forceps commonly used for the removal of polyps, small growths, from the uterus.

Vulsellum forceps with multiple tooths, used to grasp the cervical lips during examination of the cervix.

Vulsellum forceps with multiple tooths, used to grasp the cervical lips during examination of the cervix. This pair of forceps have the inscriptions 'BAIRD BROS GLASGOW' and 'STAINLESS STEEL.'

Double-toothed vulsellum forceps, used to grasp the cervical lips during examination of the cervix. This pair of forceps has the inscription 'GARDINER EDINBURGH.'

A perinaeum needle, used for transperineal prostate biopsy.

A cylindrical speculum used for examination of the vagina and cervix. This type of vaginal speculum was devised by surgeon Sir William Fergusson (1808-1877).

A widely used gynaecological instrument for opening up the cervix. This dilator has the inscription '16.'

Hegar's uterine dilator, a widely used gynaecological instrument for opening up the cervix. This dilator has the inscriptions '11' and '12.'

Uterine curette used to remove tissue by scraping or scooping.

Bozeman-Fritsch catheter used for the relief of ureterovaginal fistulas, a condition which causes a passageway to develop between the ureter, a tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder, and the vagina. These catheters are typically curved, with several openings at the tip.

This instrument is named after Nathan Bozeman (1825-1905) and Heinrich Fritsch (1844-1915).

Catheter used to drain urine from the bladder. This catheter has the inscriptions 'USA' and '1.'

Catheter used to drain urine from the bladder. This catheter has the inscriptions 'USA' and '17.'

Uterine sound, used to measure the length of the uterine cavity and cervical canal as well as the position and direction of the uterus. This sound has a graduated shaft to allow measurement.

Uterine sound, used to measure the length of the uterine cavity and cervical canal as well as the position and direction of the uterus.

Uterine sound, used to measure the length of the uterine cavity and cervical canal as well as the position and direction of the uterus.

Dental mirror used for oral examination.

A lancet used for incising the gum.

Dental forceps used for the removal of upper molars.

A dental gouge, commonly used for loosening teeth before extraction.

Smaller dental forceps used for removing children's teeth.

A dental probe primarily used to measure pocket depths around a tooth. This instrument has the inscriptions '18', 'Maillefer' and 'Stainless.'

A catheter used to drain urine from the bladder. This instrument has the inscriptions 'F' and '7.'

A laryngeal mirror used to examine the larynx, also known as the voice box.

An elevator used for loosening the tooth prior to forcep extraction. This is an example of a cross bar elevator, its handle is at a right angle to the blade for greater force. It has the inscriptions 'ASH England' and '12L.'

Dental forceps used for the removal of molars.

This pair of forceps has an inscription on the inside of the handle reading 'J.G.H.' It is likely that these forceps belonged to John Gray Houston. Houston became a Licentiate in Dental Surgery in 1945 and gained the Higher Dental Diploma and the Diploma in Dental Orthopaedics from the Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow in 1956.

He became a Fellow in Dental Surgery of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow in 1967.

Dental forceps used for the removal of the lower front teeth.

Dental mirror used for oral examination.

A mirror used to examine the larynx and the pharynx. This instrument has the inscriptions 'HAWKINS LONDON', 'MAYER & PHELPS LONDON' and '26 mm.'

A curved tongue depressor used for oral examination. This instrument has the inscriptions 'DOWN ENGLAND' and 'STAINLESS STEEL.'

Forceps used to open peritonsillar abscesses, areas of puss-filled tissue at the back of the mouth next to the tonsils.

A metal tongue depressor used for oral examination. This instrument has the inscription 'EUPNINE VERNADE.'

A curved, metal tongue depressor used for oral examination.

A folding tongue depressor with fenestrated blades. This instrument has the inscription 'PAT. 2-26-01.'

A pair of tonsil dissecting forceps used during tonsillectomy, a surgical operation to remove the tonsils.

A wooden tongue depressor used for oral examination.

Photograph of a group of people sitting down to tea and cake in the new canteen of Mearnskirk Hospital.

Photograph of Sister Ward and two of the younger patients at Mearnskirk Hospital.

Photograph of Jimmy Logan talking to a patient at Mearnskirk Hospital during his visit for a BBC Broadcast.

Photograph of Jimmy Logan interviewing a patient at Mearnskirk Hospital as part of a BBC Broadcast.

Photograph of Jimmy Logan interviewing a patient at Mearnskirk Hospital as part of a BBC Broadcast.

Photograph of Jimmy Logan interviewing a patient at Mearnskirk Hospital as part of a BBC Broadcast.

Photograph of Jimmy Logan with a patient during his visit to Mearnskirk Hospital for a BBC Broadcast.