<![CDATA[Heritage]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/browse?search=&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bjoiner%5D=and&advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=&range=&collection=&type=&user=&tags=surgery&public=&featured=&exhibit=&subcollections=0&submit_search=Search+for+items&sort_field=added&sort_dir=a&output=rss2 Thu, 28 Mar 2024 18:18:28 +0000 graeme.forrest@rcpsg.ac.uk (Heritage) Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow Zend_Feed http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss <![CDATA[Amputation Set]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/33

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Title

Amputation Set

Description

This amputation set was made by S. Maw & Son of Aldersgate Street London. The instruments are contained within a wooden case with a red velvet lining, which is divided into segments and has an additional removable section.

The upper division of the set holds three saws: a wide blade amputation saw, a metacarpal saw, and a Hey's scull saw.

The lower level houses numerous amputation knives, a screw tourniquet, and two bobbins of thread. Underneath the removable tray are items including bone forceps, a trephine with a detachable handle and a probang with a sponge attached at its tip.

In the tray itself there is an abscess knife, two bistouries, both curved and pointed but one sharp and one blunt, two scalpels of different sizes, two trocars, again with metal heads of varying sizes, and dissecting forceps.

Under a small lid in the tray there is a well preserved packet bearing the maker's name and address. The package contains three needles described as "cast steel high polished surgeons needles". According to the packaging half a dozen such needles were originally held in the paper.

Date

Mid-1800s

Identifier

2003/12

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

2003/12

Materials

Metal; silk; velvet; wood
Amputation Set
Amputation Set
Amputation Set
Amputation Set
Amputation Set
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Thu, 30 Nov 2017 11:05:39 +0000
<![CDATA[Cannon Shell extracted from patient's face during the Second World War.]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/45

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Title

Cannon Shell extracted from patient's face during the Second World War.

Description

Pictured here is a cannon shell, which was extracted from a patient's face during the Second World War. It was removed by Professor Thomas Gibson, former President of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow and Captain of a Royal Army Medical Corp maxillofacial surgery team during WW2. This cannon shell is 8.5 cm in length, 2cm in diameter and weighs 147.3g.

Date

c. 1930-1940s

Identifier

2000/9.2

Publisher

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 8.5 cm

Materials

metal
Cannon Shell extracted from patient&#039;s face during the Second World War.
Cannon Shell extracted from patient&#039;s face during the Second World War.
Cannon Shell extracted from patient&#039;s face during the Second World War.
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Thu, 30 Nov 2017 11:24:37 +0000
<![CDATA[Surgical instruments of William Beatty]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/54

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Title

Surgical instruments of William Beatty

Description

Wooden box with a brass handle and plaque inscribed "William Beatty, Royal Navy", containing instruments including a screw tourniquet, an amputation knife with detachable handles, two trephines and forceps. Inset into the box lid, behind a velvet-covered panel, are more instruments, including a fine-toothed bow saw, a knife, a hook and forceps.
Gifted to the Royal Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow in 1924 by Mr William Ewing Gilmour of Rosshall, Sutherlandshire, at the instigation of J.B. Hilliard, instrument maker.
William Beatty was a naval surgeon during the Napoleonic Wars (1803-1815), and was present at the death of vice Admiral Horatio Nelson during the Battle of Trafalgar.
Admiral Nelson was shot through the shoulder with a musket ball, perforating both lungs before lodging beneath his right scapula.

Date

c. 1800?

Identifier

2019/6

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

23 x 15 x 6.5 cm

Materials

wood
brass
velvet
Surgical instruments of William Beatty
Surgical instruments of William Beatty
Surgical instruments of William Beatty
Surgical instruments of William Beatty
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Thu, 30 Nov 2017 11:46:03 +0000
<![CDATA[Catgut Ligatures]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/62

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Title

Catgut Ligatures

Description

Catgut ligature, in glass-stoppered bottle, c 1929.

A ligature is a piece of thread (suture) that is used to tie off an anatomical structure, most commonly a blood vessel. This prevents any form of major blood loss during a procedure. Ligatures were made popular by barber surgeon, Ambroise Pare, during the 1500s.

Date

c. 1929

Identifier

2000/3.29

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Height: 7.5 cm
Catgut Ligatures
Catgut Ligatures
Catgut Ligatures
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Thu, 30 Nov 2017 14:03:31 +0000
<![CDATA[Dressing Instrument Set]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/77

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Title

Dressing Instrument Set

Description

Metal pocket dressing instrument case, c 1900s.

Pictured here is a set of dressing instruments held within a small metal case. Included in the set are aneurysm needles, scissors, forceps, and a bone scoop.

Creator

Unknown

Date

c. 1900s

Identifier

1996/2.17.1

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 14.8 cm
Dressing Instrument Set
Dressing Instrument Set
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Thu, 30 Nov 2017 15:04:22 +0000
<![CDATA[Surgical Case Belonging to H.R. Lillie]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/79

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Title

Surgical Case Belonging to H.R. Lillie

Description

Lillie was a surgeon and medical officer aboard British whaling ships in the Antarctic during the 1940s. Originally from Dundee, Lillie received his MB ChB from the University of St Andrews in 1939, previously graduating from an Engineering BSc in 1926.
He began his career at sea during the whaling season of 1946-1947. Serving up to 600 sailors at a time, Lillie was putting his surgical skills to good use at sea.
The case holds instruments that would have been commonly found in any ship's ward; an enema, scalpels, suture needles, ligatures, and a sphygmamoter.

Creator

Unknown

Date

c. 1900s

Identifier

Accession no. 2016.3
Surgical Case Belonging to H.R. Lillie
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Thu, 30 Nov 2017 15:05:25 +0000
<![CDATA[Liston Amputation Knife]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/86

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Title

Liston Amputation Knife

Description

Liston's amputation knife, ebony and metal, c 1860s.

This amputation knife is part of an amputation set dating from the 1860s. It is named after the famous Scottish surgeon, Robert Liston. The shape of amputation blades changed over time, from curved to straight, and Liston adapted his own style of blade for optimal surgery results. In 1846, Liston performed the first leg amputation in Europe that employed modern anaesthesia. The procedure was over within seconds, and the patient didn't feel a thing!

Date

c. 1860s

Identifier

2003/199.1

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 32 cm

Materials

Metal and ebony.
Liston Amputation Knife
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Thu, 30 Nov 2017 15:09:38 +0000
<![CDATA[Hey Saw]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/88

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Title

Hey Saw

Description

Hey's saw, ebony and metal, c 1860s.

Pictured here is an example of a Hey Saw, which would have been used to saw through bones of the skull. The small head of the saw was designed in such a manner so as to reduce shards of bone from flying into the face of the surgeon.

Date

c. 1860s

Identifier

2003/12.3

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 19 cm

Materials

Metal and ebony.
Hey Saw
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Thu, 30 Nov 2017 15:10:35 +0000
<![CDATA[Pean's Artery Forceps]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/90

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Title

Pean's Artery Forceps

Description

Pean's artery forceps, metal, c 1930s.

Date

c. 1930s

Identifier

1996/2.17.11

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 8.2 cm

Materials

Metal
Pean&#039;s Artery Forceps
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Thu, 30 Nov 2017 15:12:08 +0000
<![CDATA[Singer Stitching Instrument]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/104

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Title

Singer Stitching Instrument

Description

Leather case with velvet lining containing a stitching instrument handle with cotton reel attachment, 4 needles, a cleaner and 3 cotton reels. Presented in original card box.

Although the Singer Corporation is mainly known for their production of sewing machines, there was a period when they provided surgical equipment for suturing.

Date

c. 1950

Identifier

2005/10

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 21.8 cm

Materials

Ebony and metal.
Singer Stitching Instrument
Singer Stitching Instrument
Singer Stitching Instrument
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Thu, 30 Nov 2017 15:20:25 +0000
<![CDATA[Wooden case of breast knives]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/106

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Title

Wooden case of breast knives

Description

Set of three "4 inch" breast scalpels in a mahogany case. Case is fitted with a secured metal rack to retain the scalpels, and is hinged. Secured with two metal clips. A small (5.1cm x 0.3cm) brass strip, embossed with "DOWN BROs MAKERS LONDON" is inlaid into the surface of the lower portion of the case, midway between the hinges.

The scalpels are identical, and forged from solid nickel steel.

Date

c. 1880-1910

Identifier

2006/7.48

Publisher

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Case: 22.3 x 4.8 x 3.6 cm
Scalpels: 20.2 x 1.3 cm

Materials

Wood and nickel steel.
Wooden case of breast knives
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Thu, 30 Nov 2017 15:21:05 +0000
<![CDATA[Operating Table used by Sir William Macewen]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/108

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Title

Operating Table used by Sir William Macewen

Description

Sir William Macewen (1848-1924) carried out surgery using this operating table at the Western Infirmary in Glasgow. The table, which is wooden, is mounted on wheels and has a mechanism enabling it to be raised at one end. It was discovered by a porter in an old storeroom in the McKelvie Hospital, Oban and was presented to the College by the Board of Management for Oban and District Hospitals in 1954.

Sir William Macewen was a surgeon who attempted operations which had never been done before. His work can be divided into three broad categories: surgical cure of hernia; surgical solutions for problems of the bones and joints; and surgical solutions for afflictions of the central nervous system. In 1874 Macewen became a Fellow of the Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow and in November of the same year he was appointed to the staff of the Glasgow Royal Infirmary. This appointment marked the beginning of a period of great activity and illustrious achievements. As a former student of Lister's, Macewen moved beyond Lister's precedents by seeking to create the ideal germ-free conditions in his operating theatre.

Macewen's scrupulous attention to detail involved the meticulous preparation of his own hands and arms before surgery, and those of his nurses and assistants. For surgery he dressed in a gown which could be sterilised between operations, to the derision of many of his contemporaries. Sir William Macewen had his own instruments made, formed from a single piece of steel, in order to ensure that they were fully sterile.

When Macewen was working at the Royal Infirmary his nurses purchased a fish kettle to be used for sterilising instruments, after the hospital authorities had refused to fund a container for the purpose. In 1892 Macewen became Regius Professor of Surgery at the University of Glasgow and transferred his surgical activities from the Royal to the Western Infirmary. In 1913 he became an Honorary Fellow of the Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.

Date

c. 1800s

Identifier

2006/3

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 180 cm

Materials

Wood
Operating Table used by Sir William Macewen
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Thu, 30 Nov 2017 15:54:29 +0000
<![CDATA[Amputation Saw with Detachable Handle]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/110

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Title

Amputation Saw with Detachable Handle

Description

Pictured here is an amputation saw with a detachable handle dating from the 1900s.

Date

c. 1900s

Identifier

2003/103.14

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 19.6 cm

Materials

Metal and ebony.
Amputation Saw with Detachable Handle
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Thu, 30 Nov 2017 15:55:31 +0000
<![CDATA[Horsley's Skull Trephine]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/113

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Title

Horsley's Skull Trephine

Description

Complete with detachable T-handle. 1 inch diameter trephine in this instance, but instrument could be obtained with 1/4 inch, 1/2 inch and 3/4 inch diameter trephines. Nickel plated.

A trephine is a medical device used to burr a hole into the patient's skull. This trephine dates from 1890-1940, and would have been turned manually to make a cut into the skull. This procedure would allow the surgeon to access the brain without removing the entire skull bone.

Date

c. 1890-1940

Identifier

2006/7.37

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

11.6 x 11.3 cm

Materials

Metal
Horsley&#039;s Skull Trephine
Horsley&#039;s Skull Trephine
Horsley&#039;s Skull Trephine
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Thu, 30 Nov 2017 15:56:44 +0000
<![CDATA[Liston's Bone-Cutting Forceps]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/130

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Title

Liston's Bone-Cutting Forceps

Description

Liston's bone-cutting forceps, stainless steel, c 1950s.

Robert Liston was a world-famous Scottish surgeon during the 1800s. He worked during the time before pain relief was regularly used in surgery, thus operations had to be performed as quickly as possible. Liston was renowned for his surgical skill and speed, which was in part due to the instruments that he used. He designed several instruments himself, including his own adaptation of the bone forceps. Bone forceps are still used today to cut through thinner bones, such as the ribs.

Date

c. 1950

Identifier

2003/2.1

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 17.7 cm

Materials

Stainless steel
Liston&#039;s Bone-Cutting Forceps
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Thu, 30 Nov 2017 16:12:14 +0000
<![CDATA[Liston's Artery Forceps]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/133

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Title

Liston's Artery Forceps

Description

Liston's artery forceps, metal, c 1860s.

These artery forceps were designed by Scottish surgeon, Robert Liston. Artery forceps, more commonly known as haemostats, are surgical instruments used to clamp arteries and obstruct blood flow to prevent haemorrhaging. Notice that these forceps have a locking mechanism, meaning that they can be locked in place and left to stand alone instead of requiring the surgeon to hold them for the entire procedure.

Date

c. 1860s

Identifier

2003/12.10

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 11.4 cm

Materials

Metal
Liston&#039;s Artery Forceps
Liston&#039;s Artery Forceps
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Thu, 30 Nov 2017 16:13:31 +0000
<![CDATA[William Beatty's Amputation Knife]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/136

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Title

William Beatty's Amputation Knife

Description

William Beatty was a naval surgeon aboard the HMS Victory at the Battle of Trafalgar. This amputation knife is part of his surgical kit that is held within the College's museum collection. Note the slight curve of the blade of this amputation knife, a popular style during the late 1700s and early 1800s. Curved blades would be replaced by straighter blades in the mid-1800s to ensure more accurate incisions.

Date

c. 1800?

Identifier

2019/6

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Materials

metal
wood
William Beatty&#039;s Amputation Knife
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Thu, 30 Nov 2017 16:14:53 +0000
<![CDATA[William Beatty's Bullet Forceps]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/137

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Title

William Beatty's Bullet Forceps

Description

These bullet forceps are part of William Beatty's surgical kit held within our museum collection. They would have been used to safely extract a bullet from the wound of a patient. Admiral Lord Nelson infamously died from a shot to the shoulder that passed through his chest to the opposite shoulder.

Date

c. 1800?

Identifier

2019/6

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Materials

metal
William Beatty&#039;s Bullet Forceps
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Thu, 30 Nov 2017 16:33:12 +0000
<![CDATA[William Beatty's Tourniquet]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/138

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Title

William Beatty's Tourniquet

Description

Within William Beatty's surgical kit is found a Petit-type tourniquet. This style of tourniquet was designed by French surgeon Jean Louis Petit and was the first tourniquet that did not require two people to administer. Through the screw mechanism, the tourniquet could be tightened to apply the appropriate pressure and left around the patient's arm.

Date

c. 1800?

Identifier

2019/6

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Materials

metal
fabric
William Beatty&#039;s Tourniquet
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Thu, 30 Nov 2017 16:33:32 +0000
<![CDATA[William Beatty's Fine-toothed Bow Saw]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/139

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Title

William Beatty's Fine-toothed Bow Saw

Description

Pictured here is a fine-toothed bow saw and handle from William Beatty's surgical set.

Date

c. 1800?

Identifier

2019/6

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Materials

metal
wood
William Beatty&#039;s Fine-toothed Bow Saw
William Beatty&#039;s Fine-toothed Bow Saw
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Thu, 30 Nov 2017 16:34:12 +0000
<![CDATA[Cameron's Electrodiagnostoset]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/151

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Title

Cameron's Electrodiagnostoset

Description

Cameron's electro-diagnostoset, in wooden case, c 1926.

Cameron's Electro-Diagnostoset was produced by Cameron's Surgical Speciality Company of Chicago during the 1920s. The company produced an extensive range of lamps for use in dental and medical diagnosis and the Electro-Diagnostoset seen here is, essentially, a collection of such lamps. The company produced a variety of models of these sets from the very high end, with a silk-lined leather case and a complete set of instruments, to low end sets in simple wooden cases containing a bare minimum of instruments.

The set shown appears to be of the model 3A type, one of the more expensive models. The components are constructed primarily from bakelite and steel to allow them to be sterilized and increase reliability. It contains a variety of instruments including an opthalmoscope, procto-sigmoidoscope, urethroscope and a variety of bulbs in a range of shapes and sizes. In most cases the illumination was provided not by the instruments but by the handles. The set came with two handles which were connected to a power supply. A bulb could then be screwed into the top of the handle. In the case of the large bulbs (such as the long bulbs on the right of the case in the picture) that would be the instrument complete but, with the small bulbs, a variety of attachments could be fitted onto the handle to form different instruments.

This particular example was imported into the UK by Dr. Archibald Young of Glasgow and is believed to be the only example in the country. Dr. Young initially inquired about ordering in 1926; the set arrived in Prince's Dock Glasgow in 1928 on board the freighter Anacortes and did not clear customs and reach him until 1929. The set cost £308 including shipping expenses.

Date

c. 1925

Identifier

2003/3

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Materials

Wood, Metal, Glass.
Cameron&#039;s Electrodiagnostoset
Cameron&#039;s Electrodiagnostoset
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Thu, 30 Nov 2017 16:45:37 +0000
<![CDATA[Hook Retractors]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/153

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Title

Hook Retractors

Description

Double blunt hook, grooved handle. Nickel plated.

These hook retractors would have been used to retract bodily tissues during a surgical operation.

Creator

Unknown

Date

c. 1880-1960

Identifier

2006/7.26.1
2006/7.26.2

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

16 x 0.8 cm

Materials

Nickel-plated steel.
Hook Retractors
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Thu, 30 Nov 2017 16:46:34 +0000
<![CDATA[Clockwork Corneal Trephine]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/156

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Title

Clockwork Corneal Trephine

Description

Corneal trephine, metal, in leather-covered case, c 1850s-c 1880s.

Pictured here is a corneal trephine powered by a clockwork mechanism, manufactured by Koutny. It is held in a leather box lined with velvet, along with 4 different trephine heads and scaler. By winding up the trephine, the instrument would be used to drill into a portion of the cornea for removal.

Creator

Koutny

Date

c. 1850-1890s

Identifier

2003/77.3

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 11 cm (case)

Materials

Metal, leather, and velvet.
Clockwork Corneal Trephine
Clockwork Corneal Trephine
Clockwork Corneal Trephine
Clockwork Corneal Trephine
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Thu, 30 Nov 2017 16:48:39 +0000
<![CDATA[War Office First Field Dressing]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/176

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Title

War Office First Field Dressing

Description

Two first field dressings, c 1900-c 1905.

The instructions read as follows:

"Tear black thread in centre of long stitch. Apply first, Wool Pad; second, Gauze; third, Waterproof. Fasten lightly with Bandage and Pins. If two wounds, put Pad on one, Gauze on other, and divide Waterproof."

Date

c. 1900s

Identifier

2003/102.1

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 11 cm

Materials

Cloth
War Office First Field Dressing
War Office First Field Dressing
War Office First Field Dressing
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Fri, 01 Dec 2017 11:52:19 +0000
<![CDATA[Mathieu-Style Tonsil Guillotine]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/178

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Title

Mathieu-Style Tonsil Guillotine

Description

Tonsil guillotine, metal, c 1929.

Tonsil Guillotines are surgical instruments used during a tonsillectomy, a procedure where the palatine tonsils are removed.

The hook of the guillotine is placed around the tonsil and a sharp blade passes through to slice the tonsil off. Much caution was required to prevent haemorrhaging in the patient.

Creator

Mathieu, France

Date

c. 1929

Identifier

2003/135

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 26 cm

Materials

Metal
Mathieu-Style Tonsil Guillotine
Mathieu-Style Tonsil Guillotine
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Fri, 01 Dec 2017 11:54:26 +0000
<![CDATA[Haemorrhoid Forceps]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/182

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Title

Haemorrhoid Forceps

Description

Haemorrhoid forceps, ivory and steel, c 1905.

Haemorrhoids are vascular bundles situated in the anal canal that can cause problems when swollen or inflamed. This pair of forceps would have been used to remove haemorrhoids in a patient. The blades would be clamped on either side of the haemorrhoid and slowly reduce the blood supply to the structure. This would cause the tissue to die and result in the haemorrhoid falling off.

Date

c. 1905

Identifier

2003/56

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 19.7 cm

Materials

Metal
Haemorrhoid Forceps
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Fri, 01 Dec 2017 11:56:44 +0000
<![CDATA[Sir Joseph Lister's Operating Instruments]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/183

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Title

Sir Joseph Lister's Operating Instruments

Description

Case of operating instruments which belonged to Joseph Lister, c 1865.

Lister began his investigations into antisepsis while working at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary in 1860s. It was here that he used the first ever antiseptic dressings while attending patients with compound fractures.

Date

c. 1865

Identifier

2003/9

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 17.3 cm

Materials

Metal
Sir Joseph Lister&#039;s Operating Instruments
Sir Joseph Lister&#039;s Operating Instruments
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Fri, 01 Dec 2017 11:57:21 +0000
<![CDATA[Glasgow Royal Infirmary Surgical Inventory, 1825]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/192

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Title

Glasgow Royal Infirmary Surgical Inventory, 1825

Description

Inventory of the surgical instruments of the Glasgow Royal Infirmary. Note on inside states 'Presented for Preservation to the Directors of the Glasgow Royal Infirmary by John Rowan, Honorary Consulting Ophthalmic Surgeon to the Hospital, August 1925.'

Creator

Glasgow Royal Infirmary

Date

1 August 1825

Identifier

RCPSG/28/1

Language

English

Text Item Type Metadata

Original Format

paper
Glasgow Royal Infirmary Surgical Inventory, 1825
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Thu, 07 Dec 2017 12:50:12 +0000
<![CDATA[Macewen's Osteotomes]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/247

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Title

Macewen's Osteotomes

Description

Set of osteotomes, made by a Glasgow blacksmith, T. H. Macdonald, according to the specifications of the surgeon, Sir William Macewen. This was a new type of instrument devised and named by Macewen and used alongside the chisel in bone operations. The manufacture of the osteotomes was described in detail in Macewen's book, "Osteotomy", published in 1880. This particular set of osteotomes was used by Macewen with great success and he performed hundreds of osteotomies with them.

Date

1875

Identifier

2003/8

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 21.3 cm

Materials

Stainless Steel
Macewen&#039;s Osteotomes
Macewen&#039;s Osteotomes
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Fri, 15 Dec 2017 16:01:42 +0000
<![CDATA[The whole course of chirurgerie, wherein is briefly set downe the causes, signes, prognostications & curations of all sorts of tumors, wounds, vlcers, fractures, dislocations & all other diseases, vsually practiced by chirurgions, according to the opinion of all our auncient doctours in chirurgerie.]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/254

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Title

The whole course of chirurgerie, wherein is briefly set downe the causes, signes, prognostications & curations of all sorts of tumors, wounds, vlcers, fractures, dislocations & all other diseases, vsually practiced by chirurgions, according to the opinion of all our auncient doctours in chirurgerie.

Description

First edition of Peter Lowe's comprehensive surgical textbook, the first such book to be printed in English. Three further editions were published.

Creator

Lowe, Peter, 1550?-1612?

Date

1597

Identifier

Bookstore LOW

Publisher

Printed by Thomas Purfoot

Coverage

London
The whole course of chirurgerie, wherein is briefly set downe the causes, signes, prognostications &amp; curations of all sorts of tumors, wounds, vlcers, fractures, dislocations &amp; all other diseases, vsually practiced by chirurgions, according to the opinion of all our auncient doctours in chirurgerie.
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Wed, 10 Jan 2018 12:34:38 +0000
<![CDATA[Fracture Operating Instrument Set]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/271

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Title

Fracture Operating Instrument Set

Description

Fracture operation instrument set in mahogany case

Date

c. 1912

Identifier

2003/88

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 42cm.

Materials

Mahogany and metal
Fracture Operating Instrument Set
Fracture Operating Instrument Set
Fracture Operating Instrument Set
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Mon, 22 Jan 2018 12:28:21 +0000
<![CDATA[Halstead's artery forceps]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/272

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Title

Halstead's artery forceps

Description

Halstead's artery forceps

Date

c,. 1930s

Identifier

2003/2.13

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 12.3cm

Materials

Metal
Halstead&#039;s artery forceps
Halstead&#039;s artery forceps
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Mon, 22 Jan 2018 12:29:00 +0000
<![CDATA[Spencer Wells' Artery Forceps]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/274

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Title

Spencer Wells' Artery Forceps

Description

Spencer Wells' Artery Forceps

Date

c. 1950s

Identifier

2003/2.2

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 15.1cm

Materials

Metal
Spencer Wells&#039; Artery Forceps
Spencer Wells&#039; Artery Forceps
]]>
Mon, 22 Jan 2018 12:30:02 +0000
<![CDATA[Liston's Finger Knife.]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/284

Dublin Core

Title

Liston's Finger Knife.

Description

Liston's finger knife

Creator

S. Maw & Son, London

Date

c. 1860s.

Identifier

2003/12.19

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 18.1 cm.

Materials

Ebony and metal.
Liston&#039;s Finger Knife.
Liston&#039;s Finger Knife.
]]>
Mon, 22 Jan 2018 12:37:04 +0000
<![CDATA[Petit-Type Tourniquet]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/290

Dublin Core

Title

Petit-Type Tourniquet

Date

c. 1901

Identifier

2003/204.4
Petit-Type Tourniquet
Petit-Type Tourniquet
Petit-Type Tourniquet
]]>
Mon, 22 Jan 2018 12:39:53 +0000
<![CDATA[Petit-Type Tourniquet]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/291

Dublin Core

Title

Petit-Type Tourniquet

Description

2003/250

Identifier

c. 1901
Petit-Type Tourniquet
Petit-Type Tourniquet
]]>
Mon, 22 Jan 2018 12:40:21 +0000
<![CDATA[Curved Bistoury]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/292

Dublin Core

Title

Curved Bistoury

Description

A bistoury is a long, narrow surgical knife with either a straight or curved blade. Bistoury knives can also have a sharp or blunt probe point.

Creator

S. Maw & Son Ltd

Date

c. 1860s

Identifier

2003/12.18

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 17.5 cm

Materials

Metal; Ebony
Curved Bistoury
Curved Bistoury
]]>
Mon, 22 Jan 2018 12:40:45 +0000
<![CDATA[Field Tourniquet]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/293

Dublin Core

Title

Field Tourniquet

Date

c.1901

Identifier

2003/202.17
Field Tourniquet
]]>
Mon, 22 Jan 2018 12:41:04 +0000
<![CDATA[Cased set of Post-mortem instruments]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/312

Dublin Core

Title

Cased set of Post-mortem instruments

Description

Hardwood, probably mahogany, hinged lid. Upper surface is finished with a thick (7mm) veneer of walnut. The case has a lock with a brass escutcheon, consisting of a brass inlaid black rectangular nameplate (3.3cm by 1.5cm) on the outer surface of the veneered lid. Two lacquered brass inlaid straps (1.3cm wide) are inlaid and secured with brass screws into the outer aspect of the case lid, continuing onto the anterior and posterior surfaces of the case.

Lining of the case consists of closely applied red velvet, with fitted recesses for each instrument, and also a lined internal compartment (2.2cm by 21.4cm) for small loose objects, with fitted lid (covered with red velvet and with ivory button as a handle.)

Instruments: Twelve in number, of which six have fitted recesses in the case itself, two are located in brass slots on the upper surface of the removable compartment lid with ivory button. The remainder are loose and kept in the internal compartment of the case.

Date

Date unknown.

Identifier

2008/4.6

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Materials

Wood, brass, velvet, ivory.
Cased set of Post-mortem instruments
Cased set of Post-mortem instruments
]]>
Tue, 06 Feb 2018 13:38:43 +0000
<![CDATA[Steel framed solid saw]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/313

Dublin Core

Title

Steel framed solid saw

Description

Single steel framed solid saw. Has a keyed steel end-piece 3.1cm in length for locating into the ebony/steel handle of the set.

Date

Date unknown

Identifier

2008/4.6.1

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

4.5cm in width, 21.5cm in length.

Materials

Steel and ebony.
Steel framed solid saw
]]>
Tue, 06 Feb 2018 13:39:56 +0000
<![CDATA[Catlin]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/314

Dublin Core

Title

Catlin

Description

Consists of a parallel-sided blade, pointed, with cutting edge on one side only. The steel end-piece of the catlin is keyed for locating into the ebony/steel handle of the set, and is 3.6cm in length.

Date

Date unknown.

Identifier

2008/4.6.1

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

1.5cm in width, 17.4cm in length.

Materials

Steel and ebony.
Catlin
]]>
Tue, 06 Feb 2018 13:41:10 +0000
<![CDATA[Cartilage Knife]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/315

Dublin Core

Title

Cartilage Knife

Description

Pointed, non-parallel blade with one cutting edge only. The steel end-piece is keyed for locating into the ebony/steel handle of the set, and is 3.6cm in length.

Date

Date unknown.

Identifier

2008/4.6.3

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

2.3cm in width, 12.1cm in length.

Materials

Steel and ebony.
Cartilage Knife
Cartilage Knife
]]>
Tue, 06 Feb 2018 13:42:16 +0000
<![CDATA[Bone Chisel]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/316

Dublin Core

Title

Bone Chisel

Description

Steel item with slightly splayed, rounded cutting edge. Has a short, 1.5cm long steel end-piece, 0.7cm by 0.7cm in section, which fits a corresponding pierced recess in the middle of the ebony/steel handle of the set.

Date

Date unknown.

Identifier

2008/4.6.4

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

2.2cm in width, 9.8cm in length.

Materials

Steel and ebony.
Bone Chisel
Bone Chisel
]]>
Tue, 06 Feb 2018 13:43:37 +0000
<![CDATA[Pair of surgical scissors]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/317

Dublin Core

Title

Pair of surgical scissors

Description

Plain, sharp-pointed surgical scissors.

Date

Date unknown.

Identifier

2008/4.6.6

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

4.6cm in width (across handles), 11.8cm in length.

Materials

Metal.
Pair of surgical scissors
]]>
Tue, 06 Feb 2018 13:56:07 +0000
<![CDATA[Plain Surgical Scalpel]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/318

Dublin Core

Title

Plain Surgical Scalpel

Description

Surgical scalpel with ebony handle.

Date

Date unknown.

Identifier

2008/4.6.7

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

14.6cm in length, 1.1cm in width (handle), 0.8cm in width (blade).

Materials

Metal and ebony.
Plain Surgical Scalpel
]]>
Tue, 06 Feb 2018 13:57:43 +0000
<![CDATA[Untoothed Steel Forceps]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/319

Dublin Core

Title

Untoothed Steel Forceps

Description

Untoothed steel forceps from cased post-mortem set.

Date

Date unknown.

Identifier

2008/4.6.8

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

13.9cm in length, 1.2cm in width.

Materials

Steel
Untoothed Steel Forceps
]]>
Tue, 06 Feb 2018 13:59:16 +0000
<![CDATA[Blowpipe]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/320

Dublin Core

Title

Blowpipe

Description

White metal blowpipe held within cased post-mortem kit.

Date

Date unknown.

Identifier

2008/4.6.9

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

16cm in length, 0.8cm in width (at mouthpiece).

Materials

White metal.
Blowpipe
]]>
Tue, 06 Feb 2018 15:33:05 +0000
<![CDATA[Set of Chain Hooks]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/321

Dublin Core

Title

Set of Chain Hooks

Description

Two, linked with steel chain 17cm long. Each hook is steel and eyed.

Date

Date unknown.

Identifier

2008/4.6.10

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

4.3cm in length, 1.3cm in width (at hook).

Materials

Metal
Set of Chain Hooks
]]>
Tue, 06 Feb 2018 15:36:17 +0000
<![CDATA[Magnifying Lenses in Folding Case]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/411

Dublin Core

Title

Magnifying Lenses in Folding Case

Description

2 magnifying lenses in plastic folding case, part of H.R, Lillie's surgical case.

Date

c. 20th century

Identifier

2016/3

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

4 cm length

Materials

Plastic and glass.
Magnifying Lenses in Folding Case
]]>
Mon, 19 Feb 2018 12:21:00 +0000
<![CDATA[Sphincteroscope]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/412

Dublin Core

Title

Sphincteroscope

Description

Stainless steel sphincteroscope from surgical case of H.R. Lillie.

Date

c. 20th century

Identifier

2016/3.13

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

12 cm length

Materials

Stainless Steel
Sphincteroscope
]]>
Mon, 19 Feb 2018 12:22:17 +0000
<![CDATA[Glass Syringe]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/413

Dublin Core

Title

Glass Syringe

Description

Glass syringe from the surgical case of H.R. Lillie.

Date

c. 20th century

Identifier

2016/3

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

10.5 cm length

Materials

Glass and metal.
Glass Syringe
]]>
Mon, 19 Feb 2018 12:24:00 +0000
<![CDATA[Enema]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/414

Dublin Core

Title

Enema

Description

Stainless steel enema from the surgical case of H.R. Lillie.

Date

c. 20th century

Identifier

2016/3.3.1

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

25.5 cm length

Materials

Stainless steel
Enema
]]>
Mon, 19 Feb 2018 12:25:02 +0000
<![CDATA[Catgut Ligatures and Suture Needle]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/415

Dublin Core

Title

Catgut Ligatures and Suture Needle

Description

Catgut ligatures and suture needle contained within a glass vial, from the surgical case of H.R. Lillie.

Date

c. 1939

Identifier

2016/3.28

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

10 cm length

Materials

Glass, catgut.
Catgut Ligatures and Suture Needle
Catgut Ligatures and Suture Needle
]]>
Mon, 19 Feb 2018 12:26:25 +0000
<![CDATA[Enema]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/416

Dublin Core

Title

Enema

Description

Stainless steel enema from the surgical case belonging to H.R. Lillie.

Date

c. 20th century

Identifier

2016/3.3.2

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

23 cm length

Materials

Stainless Steel.
Enema
]]>
Mon, 19 Feb 2018 12:27:31 +0000
<![CDATA[Hone]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/417

Dublin Core

Title

Hone

Description

This quartz hone is from the surgical case of surgeon and medical officer, Dr Harry Russell Lillie (-1990). It was used for sharpening blades.

The hone is held within a brown cardboard sleeve with gold lettering reading ‘Forest Fire Prevention Conserves Fish and Wild-Life.’

Date

c. 20th century

Identifier

2016/3.22

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 8cm

Materials

Cardboard; Quartz
Hone
Hone
]]>
Mon, 19 Feb 2018 12:30:09 +0000
<![CDATA[Scissor-handle Forceps]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/426

Dublin Core

Title

Scissor-handle Forceps

Description

Stainless steel forceps from a set of surgical instruments belonging to H.R. Lillie.

Date

c. 20th century

Identifier

2016/3.1

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

13 cm length

Materials

Stainless steel
Scissor-handle Forceps
]]>
Mon, 19 Feb 2018 14:36:11 +0000
<![CDATA[Aneurism Needle]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/427

Dublin Core

Title

Aneurism Needle

Description

Stainless steel aneurism needle from a set of surgical instruments belonging to H.R. Lillie.

Date

c. 20th century

Identifier

2016/3

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

18 cm length

Materials

Stainless steel
Aneurism Needle
]]>
Mon, 19 Feb 2018 14:38:15 +0000
<![CDATA[Curved Artery Forceps]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/428

Dublin Core

Title

Curved Artery Forceps

Description

Set if curved artery forceps from the surgical case of H.R. Lillie.

Date

c. 20th century.

Identifier

2016/3

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

18 cm

Materials

Stainless steel
Curved Artery Forceps
]]>
Mon, 19 Feb 2018 14:56:58 +0000
<![CDATA[Double-ended Bone Scoop]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/429

Dublin Core

Title

Double-ended Bone Scoop

Description

Metal bone scoop from a set of surgical instruments belonging to H.R. Lillie.

Date

c. 20th century

Identifier

2016/3.1

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

11.5 cm length

Materials

Metal
Double-ended Bone Scoop
]]>
Mon, 19 Feb 2018 14:59:01 +0000
<![CDATA[Hernia Knife]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/430

Dublin Core

Title

Hernia Knife

Description

Metal hernia knife from a set of surgical instruments belonging to H.R. Lillie.

Date

c. 20th century

Identifier

2016/3

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

12.5 cm length

Materials

Metal
Hernia Knife
]]>
Mon, 19 Feb 2018 15:00:06 +0000
<![CDATA[Field Tourniquet]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/432

Dublin Core

Title

Field Tourniquet

Description

Example of a field tourniquet from the surgical case of Maud Perry Menzies.

Date

c. 1930s

Identifier

1999/3.3.24

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

77.5 cm length

Materials

Metal and fabric.
Field Tourniquet
Field Tourniquet
]]>
Tue, 20 Feb 2018 11:15:03 +0000
<![CDATA[Record Syringe for Insulin]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/433

Dublin Core

Title

Record Syringe for Insulin

Description

Record syringe for insulin held in spirit proof case, from the surgical case of Maud Perry Menzies.

Date

c. 1930s

Identifier

1999/3.3.18

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Case- 13.6 cm length
Syringe - 8.3 cm length

Materials

Metal and glass
Record Syringe for Insulin
Record Syringe for Insulin
Record Syringe for Insulin
]]>
Tue, 20 Feb 2018 11:17:11 +0000
<![CDATA[Suture Needles]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/434

Dublin Core

Title

Suture Needles

Description

Several suture needles in leather and cardboard case, from the surgical case of Maud Perry Menzies.

Date

c. 1930s

Identifier

1999/3.3.26

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

9 cm length

Materials

Card, cloth, leather, metal.
Suture Needles
Suture Needles
Suture Needles
]]>
Tue, 20 Feb 2018 11:18:57 +0000
<![CDATA[Record Syringe]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/435

Dublin Core

Title

Record Syringe

Description

Example of a record syringe held in cardboard case with 5 needles, from the surgical case of Maud Perry Menzies.

Date

c. 1930s

Identifier

1999/3.3.22

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

8 cm length

Materials

Pyrex, metal.
Record Syringe
]]>
Tue, 20 Feb 2018 11:20:32 +0000
<![CDATA[Thermometer Case]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/437

Dublin Core

Title

Thermometer Case

Description

Case for a clinical thermometer, from the surgical case of Maud Perry Menzies.

Date

c. 1930s

Identifier

1999/3.3.30

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

9.2 cm length.

Materials

Metal.
Thermometer Case
]]>
Tue, 20 Feb 2018 11:23:23 +0000
<![CDATA[Syringe]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/438

Dublin Core

Title

Syringe

Description

Syringe from the surgical case of Maud Perry Menzies.

Date

c. 1930s

Identifier

1999/3.3.10

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

9.4 cm length

Materials

Glass, metal.
Syringe
]]>
Tue, 20 Feb 2018 11:25:45 +0000
<![CDATA[Record Syringe]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/439

Dublin Core

Title

Record Syringe

Description

Record syringe held within a metal case, from the surgical case of Maud Perry Menzies.

Date

c. 1930s.

Identifier

1999/3.3.14

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Materials

Glass, metal.
Record Syringe
Record Syringe
]]>
Tue, 20 Feb 2018 11:27:01 +0000
<![CDATA[Ritcher's Needle Holder]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/440

Dublin Core

Title

Ritcher's Needle Holder

Description

Pair of Ritcher's needle holders from the surgical case of Maud Perry Menzies.

Date

c. 1930s.

Identifier

1999/3.3.15

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

17.6 cm length

Materials

Stainless Steel
Ritcher&#039;s Needle Holder
Ritcher&#039;s Needle Holder
]]>
Tue, 20 Feb 2018 11:28:27 +0000
<![CDATA[Surgical Instrument Case]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/450

Dublin Core

Title

Surgical Instrument Case

Description

Surgical instrument case, leather, c 1900s.

Date

c. 1900s

Identifier

2003/103

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

36 cm length

Materials

Leather
Surgical Instrument Case
]]>
Wed, 21 Feb 2018 15:06:38 +0000
<![CDATA[Surgical Instrument Case]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/452

Dublin Core

Title

Surgical Instrument Case

Description

Surgical instrument case with instruments.

Date

c. Unknown

Identifier

2003/147

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

16.2 cm length

Materials

Ivory, leather, metal, tortoiseshell.
Surgical Instrument Case
Surgical Instrument Case
]]>
Wed, 21 Feb 2018 15:14:06 +0000
<![CDATA[Set of Lane Tissue Forceps]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/481

Dublin Core

Title

Set of Lane Tissue Forceps

Description

Nickel-plated steel, boxed joint tissue forceps.

Date

c. 1900-1930s

Identifier

2006/7.27.1-3

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

21.4 cm length

Materials

Metal
Set of Lane Tissue Forceps
Set of Lane Tissue Forceps
]]>
Fri, 23 Feb 2018 15:00:00 +0000
<![CDATA[Set of Mayo's Surgical Scissors]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/482

Dublin Core

Title

Set of Mayo's Surgical Scissors

Description

Set of three Mayo scissors, two straight and one curved.

Date

c. 1930s-1950s.

Identifier

2006/7.28.1-3

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Straight = 20.5 cm and 14.2 cm length
Curved = 17 cm length

Materials

Metal
Set of Mayo&#039;s Surgical Scissors
]]>
Fri, 23 Feb 2018 15:04:22 +0000
<![CDATA[Set of Canny Ryall's Retractors]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/484

Dublin Core

Title

Set of Canny Ryall's Retractors

Description

3 Canny Ryall retractors, all of which are double ended with a single hook blade and fenestrated blade.

Date

c. 1900-1940

Identifier

2006/7.36.1-3

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

19.6 cm length
20.2 cm length
20.1 cm length

Materials

Metal
Set of Canny Ryall&#039;s Retractors
]]>
Fri, 23 Feb 2018 15:12:23 +0000
<![CDATA[Royal Free Hospital's Uterine Dressings Forceps]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/486

Dublin Core

Title

Royal Free Hospital's Uterine Dressings Forceps

Description

Uterine dressings forceps, Royal Free Hospital pattern. Plated metal, probably nickel.

Date

c. 1880-1910

Identifier

2006/7.45

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

26.5 cm in length

Materials

Metal
Royal Free Hospital&#039;s Uterine Dressings Forceps
]]>
Fri, 23 Feb 2018 15:20:30 +0000
<![CDATA[Surgical Scalpels in Aseptic Metal Box]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/488

Dublin Core

Title

Surgical Scalpels in Aseptic Metal Box

Description

Box is fitted with secured metal rack to retain the scalpels, and is hinged. Secured with metal clip. The scalpels are identical and four in number. Box is plated, possibly nickel.
The scalpels are forged from solid, stainless steel.

Date

c. 1920-1940

Identifier

2006/7.47

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Box: 17.8cm in length, 3.9cm in width, 1.6cm in depth.
Scalpels: 16.1cm in length, 1cm in width.

Materials

Metal
Surgical Scalpels in Aseptic Metal Box
]]>
Fri, 23 Feb 2018 15:25:46 +0000
<![CDATA[Breast knife (scalpel)]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/489

Dublin Core

Title

Breast knife (scalpel)

Description

Single "4 inch" scalpel forged from solid nickel steel.

Date

c. 1901-1950

Identifier

c. 2006/7.50

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

20cm in length, 1.4cm in width

Materials

Metal
Breast knife (scalpel)
]]>
Fri, 23 Feb 2018 15:28:51 +0000
<![CDATA[Set of 12 Silver Catheters]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/494

Dublin Core

Title

Set of 12 Silver Catheters

Description

Case is hinged and covered in black faux shagreen, and lined internally. Lid is lined with padded silver silk and base has fitted recesses for the catheters and oil bottle, lined with dark blue velvet. Catheters are silver-plated.

Date

c. 1860-1920

Identifier

2006/7.5

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

35cm in length, 12.6cm in width, 3.4cm in depth.

Materials

Wood, silk, velvet, metal, glass
Set of 12 Silver Catheters
]]>
Fri, 23 Feb 2018 15:48:57 +0000
<![CDATA[Portrait of John Moore MD 1730-1802]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/499

Dublin Core

Title

Portrait of John Moore MD 1730-1802

Description

Bust-length portrait with a landscape background.
John Moore was a surgeon first, later a physician, and also a man of letters. He began his medical career with the North British Fusiliers and, after studying in London and Paris, spent much of his career working in Glasgow.

Upon his retirement from medical practice in 1777, Moore moved to London and began publishing accounts of his travel experiences as well as several novels. It was during this time that he began a correspondence with the man now known as Scotland’s national poet, Robert Burns. Burns wrote a long, autobiographical letter to Moore in 1787, which has formed the basis of the most credible biographies of Burns.

A statue of his son, Sir John Moore of Corunna, stands in George Square.

Creator

James Barr (active 1860s–1892) ; Manner of Sir George Romney (Chrisite's 1989) / Sir Thomas Lawrence (Gibson, 1984)

Date

19th century

Identifier

35

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

oil on canvas
Portrait of John Moore MD 1730-1802
]]>
Mon, 26 Feb 2018 16:35:12 +0000
<![CDATA[Portrait of Roy Frew Young (1879-1948)]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/501

Dublin Core

Title

Portrait of Roy Frew Young (1879-1948)

Description

Roy Frew Young (1879–1948), President of the Royal Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (1940–1942). Seated half-length in a grey suit.
Roy Frew Young was educated at Glasgow Academy and graduated in arts and medicine at Cambridge. He held a number of surgical posts in hospitals throughout the west of Scotland, including an early resident post under Sir George Beatson at the Western Infirmary. He served in France with the RAMC during the First World War and was awarded the Military Cross.

Young served on the Council of the Royal Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons for eleven years and was President from 1940-1942. This portrait was commissioned by Young's house surgeons and assistants.

Date

20th century

Identifier

104

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

38" x 30"

Materials

oil on canvas
Portrait of  Roy Frew Young (1879-1948)
]]>
Mon, 26 Feb 2018 16:38:16 +0000
<![CDATA[Offset Non-ratchet Forceps]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/518

Dublin Core

Title

Offset Non-ratchet Forceps

Description

Pair of offset, non-ratchet forceps, with concealed hinge. Nickel/chrome plated.

Date

c. 1920-1940

Identifier

2007/1.14

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Materials

Metal
Offset Non-ratchet Forceps
]]>
Tue, 27 Feb 2018 15:47:20 +0000
<![CDATA[Trephine Set Case]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/523

Dublin Core

Title

Trephine Set Case

Description

Hardwood, probably mahogany, hinged case with carrying handle and unmarked lock. Inset brass hooks (one each side) for securing lid of case.
Lining of case is padded green velvet with a fitted recess for each instrument.

Date

c. 1700s

Identifier

2008/4.1

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

22cm in width, 20.5cm in depth, 5cm in height.

Materials

Mahogany, velvet, brass.
Trephine Set Case
Trephine Set Case
Trephine Set Case
]]>
Tue, 27 Feb 2018 15:56:57 +0000
<![CDATA[Lancet Case]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/528

Dublin Core

Title

Lancet Case

Description

Silver lancet case with initials JCH.

Date

c. Unknown

Identifier

2013/1

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Materials

Metal
Lancet Case
Lancet Case
]]>
Tue, 27 Feb 2018 16:08:26 +0000
<![CDATA[Catheters in Wooden Case]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/529

Dublin Core

Title

Catheters in Wooden Case

Description

Catheters in wooden case, probably early 20th Century.

Date

c. 1900s

Identifier

2015/234.4

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Catheters 27.5 cm
Box 30 cm

Materials

Metal, wood.
Catheters in Wooden Case
Catheters in Wooden Case
]]>
Tue, 27 Feb 2018 16:11:05 +0000
<![CDATA[Director with Aneurism Needle]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/530

Dublin Core

Title

Director with Aneurism Needle

Description

Director with aneurism needle.

Date

c. 1900s

Identifier

1996/2.17.3

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

13 cm length

Materials

Metal
Director with Aneurism Needle
]]>
Tue, 27 Feb 2018 16:13:50 +0000
<![CDATA[Metal Forceps with Detachable Handles.]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/532

Dublin Core

Title

Metal Forceps with Detachable Handles.

Description

Metal forceps with detachable handles.

Date

c. Unknown

Identifier

1996/2.16

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

23.3 cm length

Materials

Metal
Metal Forceps with Detachable Handles.
Metal Forceps with Detachable Handles.
Metal Forceps with Detachable Handles.
]]>
Tue, 27 Feb 2018 16:17:18 +0000
<![CDATA[Metacarpal Saw]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/535

Dublin Core

Title

Metacarpal Saw

Description

Metacarpal saw, part of amputation set from 1860s.

Date

c. 1860s

Identifier

2003/12.2

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

21.8 cm length

Materials

Metal, ebony.
Metacarpal Saw
]]>
Mon, 05 Mar 2018 16:28:02 +0000
<![CDATA[Semi-circular Trephine]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/536

Dublin Core

Title

Semi-circular Trephine

Description

Metal semi-circular trephine, part of amputation set from 1860s.

Date

c. 1860s

Identifier

2003/12.20

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

11.8 cm length

Materials

Metal
Semi-circular Trephine
Semi-circular Trephine
Semi-circular Trephine
]]>
Mon, 05 Mar 2018 16:29:38 +0000
<![CDATA[Amputation Saw]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/537

Dublin Core

Title

Amputation Saw

Description

Amputation saw from amputation set, dating from 1860s.

Date

c. 1860s

Identifier

2003/12.1

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

34 cm length

Materials

Metal, ebony.
Amputation Saw
Amputation Saw
]]>
Mon, 05 Mar 2018 16:31:58 +0000
<![CDATA[Bone Forceps]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/538

Dublin Core

Title

Bone Forceps

Description

Pair of metal bone forceps.

Date

c. 1860s

Identifier

2003/12.23

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

19.9 cm length

Materials

Metal
Bone Forceps
Bone Forceps
]]>
Mon, 05 Mar 2018 16:33:37 +0000
<![CDATA[Set of Suture Needles]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/539

Dublin Core

Title

Set of Suture Needles

Description

Suture needles in paper packet.

Date

c. 1860s

Identifier

2003/12.28

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

7.1 cm length

Materials

Paper, steel.
Set of Suture Needles
Set of Suture Needles
]]>
Mon, 05 Mar 2018 16:34:52 +0000
<![CDATA[Cannula]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/545

Dublin Core

Title

Cannula

Description

Metal cannula from an amputation set.

Date

c. 1860s

Identifier

2003/12.9

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

5.3 cm length

Materials

Metal
Cannula
Cannula
]]>
Thu, 08 Mar 2018 13:42:33 +0000
<![CDATA[Gouge]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/546

Dublin Core

Title

Gouge

Description

Metal gouge, part of a 19th century amputation set.

Date

c. 1860s

Identifier

2003/12.22

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

12.3 cm length

Materials

Metal
Gouge
Gouge
]]>
Thu, 08 Mar 2018 13:47:47 +0000
<![CDATA[Probang]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/547

Dublin Core

Title

Probang

Description

Pictured here is a probing, originally part of a 19th century amputation set.

Date

c. 1860s

Identifier

2003/12.24

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

47.5 cm length

Materials

Ebony, metal, sponge.
Probang
Probang
]]>
Thu, 08 Mar 2018 13:50:46 +0000
<![CDATA[Trephine Brush]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/557

Dublin Core

Title

Trephine Brush

Description

This brush would have been used to brush debris away from the teeth of a trephine, a hole saw used to remove a circle of tissue or bone.

Date

c. 1901

Identifier

2003/202.5

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Materials

Ebony; Horsehair
Trephine Brush
]]>
Thu, 08 Mar 2018 14:23:15 +0000
<![CDATA[Lister's Necrosis Forceps]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/558

Dublin Core

Title

Lister's Necrosis Forceps

Description

Lister's necrosis forceps, metal.

Date

c. 1901

Identifier

2003/204.8

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Materials

Metal
Lister&#039;s Necrosis Forceps
]]>
Thu, 08 Mar 2018 14:25:14 +0000
<![CDATA[Gouge]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/559

Dublin Core

Title

Gouge

Description

Ebony and metal gouge as part of an amputation set.

Date

c. 19th-20th century

Identifier

2003/204.10

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Materials

Ebony, metal.
Gouge
Gouge
]]>
Thu, 08 Mar 2018 14:27:10 +0000
<![CDATA[Sharp Double Hook]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/560

Dublin Core

Title

Sharp Double Hook

Description

Sharp double hook, ebony and metal.

Date

c. 1860s

Identifier

2003/204.15

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Materials

Ebony, metal.
Sharp Double Hook
]]>
Thu, 08 Mar 2018 14:29:34 +0000
<![CDATA[Amputation Saw]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/564

Dublin Core

Title

Amputation Saw

Date

c. 1880-1920

Identifier

2006/7.46

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

36.2 cm length, 9.7cm in width (at handle).

Materials

Metal (Nickel)
Amputation Saw
]]>
Fri, 09 Mar 2018 09:31:49 +0000
<![CDATA[Volckmann's Bone Scoop]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/565

Dublin Core

Title

Volckmann's Bone Scoop

Description

Double-ended bone scoop, with one oval and one round end. This type of scoop can also be called a "Lupus scoop", used in dermatological practice.

Date

c. 1880-1940

Identifier

2006/7.49

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

13.2cm in length, 1.3cm in width (round scoop), 0.5cm in width (oval scoop).

Materials

Metal
Volckmann&#039;s Bone Scoop
]]>
Fri, 09 Mar 2018 09:34:42 +0000
<![CDATA[Ascites Trochar]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/566

Dublin Core

Title

Ascites Trochar

Description

Plain trochar for abdominal ascites.

Date

c. 1880-1930

Identifier

2006/7.51

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

21cm in length, 0.9cm in width.

Materials

Metal
Ascites Trochar
]]>
Fri, 09 Mar 2018 09:36:01 +0000
<![CDATA[Perforator]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/568

Dublin Core

Title

Perforator

Description

Perforator. Steel, unmarked. Has keyed end in order that it can be received into the trephine handle for use.

Date

c. 1740s

Identifier

2008/4.1.7

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

7.7cm in length.

Materials

Steel.
Perforator
]]>
Fri, 09 Mar 2018 09:53:10 +0000
<![CDATA[T-shaped Detaching Handle]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/569

Dublin Core

Title

T-shaped Detaching Handle

Description

Single steel T-shaped detaching handle.
Transverse portion consists of two steel arms, each individually shaped to be used as:
a) A pointed elevator, and
b) A square-ended elevator.

The central receiving portion is 1.0cm in diameter and accepts the square ended trephines and the perforator. Has a steel activating clip button on the shaft.

Date

c. 1740s

Identifier

2008/4.1.12

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Transverse arms: 16.7cm
Receiving central section: 6cm

Materials

Steel
 T-shaped Detaching Handle
 T-shaped Detaching Handle
 T-shaped Detaching Handle
 T-shaped Detaching Handle
]]>
Fri, 09 Mar 2018 09:57:46 +0000
<![CDATA[Raspatory]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/570

Dublin Core

Title

Raspatory

Description

Raspatory. Steel, with dark hardwood handle

Date

c. 1740s

Identifier

2008/4.1.2

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

17.8cm total length.
Steel section: 8.8cm in length.
Hardwood handle: 9cm

Materials

Metal, wood.
Raspatory
]]>
Fri, 09 Mar 2018 09:58:37 +0000
<![CDATA[Lenticular]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/571

Dublin Core

Title

Lenticular

Description

Lenticular. Steel, with dark hardwood handle.

Date

c. 1740s

Identifier

2008/4.1.3

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

17.8cm total length.
Steel section: 8.9cm in length.
Hardwood handle: 8.9cm

Materials

Wood, metal.
Lenticular
]]>
Fri, 09 Mar 2018 10:00:26 +0000
<![CDATA[Double-ended Elevator]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/572

Dublin Core

Title

Double-ended Elevator

Description

Double ended elevator. One end is curved, pointed, grooved laterally on its concave surface, and the other end is curved, grooved laterally on its concave surface, and square ended.

Date

c. 1740s

Identifier

2008/4.1.4

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

15.6cm in length.

Materials

Steel.
Double-ended Elevator
Double-ended Elevator
]]>
Fri, 09 Mar 2018 10:01:08 +0000
<![CDATA[Trephine Brush]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/573

Dublin Core

Title

Trephine Brush

Description

Trephine brush, which was used to clean the trephine teeth during use. Body of brush made of bone with black (probably horsehair) bristles.

Date

c. 1740s

Identifier

2008/4.1.5

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

2.1cm in width, 5cm in length, 1.15cm in thickness.
Bristles: 1.9cm in width, 1.5cm in length, 0.9cm in thickness.

Materials

Bone, horsehair.
Trephine Brush
]]>
Fri, 09 Mar 2018 10:02:07 +0000
<![CDATA[Extracting Forceps]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/574

Dublin Core

Title

Extracting Forceps

Description

Extracting forceps. Steel, unmarked. Hinged, leaf spring assisted on one arm.

Date

c. 1740s

Identifier

2008/4.1.6

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

14cm in length.

Materials

Steel.
Extracting Forceps
Extracting Forceps
]]>
Fri, 09 Mar 2018 10:02:57 +0000
<![CDATA[Crown Trephine]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/575

Dublin Core

Title

Crown Trephine

Description

Steel unmarked crown trephine, with central locating/piercing pin, and conical section body with spiral outer ridging, and spiral cutting teeth.
Has a keyed end for locating into the receiving shaft of the T-shaped trephine handle.

Date

c. 1740s

Identifier

2008/4.1.8

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

8.1cm in length, 1.7cm in diameter.

Materials

Steel
Crown Trephine
Crown Trephine
]]>
Fri, 09 Mar 2018 10:03:43 +0000
<![CDATA[Crown Trephine]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/576

Dublin Core

Title

Crown Trephine

Description

Steel unmarked crown trephine, with central locating/piercing pin, and conical section body with spiral outer ridging, and spiral cutting teeth.
Has a keyed end for locating into the receiving shaft of the T-shaped trephine handle.

Date

c. 1740s

Identifier

2008/4.1.9

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

8.1cm in length, 2cm in diameter.

Materials

Steel
Crown Trephine
Crown Trephine
]]>
Fri, 09 Mar 2018 10:04:33 +0000
<![CDATA[Crown Trephine]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/577

Dublin Core

Title

Crown Trephine

Description

Steel unmarked crown trephine, with central locating/piercing pin, and conical section body with spiral outer ridging, and spiral cutting teeth.
Has a keyed end for locating into the receiving shaft of the T-shaped trephine handle.

Date

c. 1740s

Identifier

2008/4.1.10

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

8.1cm in length, 2cm in diameter.

Materials

Steel.
Crown Trephine
Crown Trephine
]]>
Fri, 09 Mar 2018 10:30:09 +0000
<![CDATA[Crown Trephine]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/578

Dublin Core

Title

Crown Trephine

Description

Steel unmarked crown trephine, with central locating/piercing pin, and conical section body with spiral outer ridging, and spiral cutting teeth.
Has a keyed end for locating into the receiving shaft of the T-shaped trephine handle.

Date

c. 1740s

Identifier

2008/4.1.11

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

8.1cm in length, 1.8cm in diameter.

Materials

Steel
Crown Trephine
]]>
Fri, 09 Mar 2018 10:32:07 +0000
<![CDATA[Surgical Mallet]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/584

Dublin Core

Title

Surgical Mallet

Description

Hand piece with slip joint, non-mechanical hand piece, 5 chisel points, 2 spare springs, 2 sleeves and 1 sheet of rubber. Used for surgical bone and tooth removal.

Date

c. 1900

Identifier

HD/941

Publisher

c. 1900s

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Materials

Metal
Surgical Mallet
]]>
Mon, 12 Mar 2018 09:44:01 +0000
<![CDATA[Boxwood Mallet]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/590

Dublin Core

Title

Boxwood Mallet

Description

Boxwood mallet from 1950s.

Date

c. 1930s

Identifier

2000/11

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 25 cm

Materials

Wood, metal.
Boxwood Mallet
Boxwood Mallet
]]>
Mon, 12 Mar 2018 09:59:30 +0000
<![CDATA[Bone Hook]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/637

Dublin Core

Title

Bone Hook

Description

Simple bone hook from surgical instruments belonging to Dr Samuel Davidson.

Date

c. 1929

Identifier

1997/3.6

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

17cm length

Materials

Metal
Bone Hook
Bone Hook
]]>
Mon, 16 Apr 2018 10:10:51 +0000
<![CDATA[Sinus Forceps]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/638

Dublin Core

Title

Sinus Forceps

Description

Stainless steel sinus forceps from the surgical instruments of Dr Samuel Davidson.

Date

c. 1930s

Identifier

1997/3.8

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

13 cm length

Materials

Stainless Steel
Sinus Forceps
Sinus Forceps
]]>
Mon, 16 Apr 2018 10:12:04 +0000
<![CDATA[Aural Hook]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/639

Dublin Core

Title

Aural Hook

Description

Metal aural hook from the surgical instruments belonging to Dr Samuel Davidson.

Date

c. 20th century

Identifier

1997/3.4

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

11.3 cm length

Materials

Metal
Aural Hook
]]>
Mon, 16 Apr 2018 10:13:47 +0000
<![CDATA[Glass Syringe]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/640

Dublin Core

Title

Glass Syringe

Description

Glass syringe that once belonged to Dr Samuel Davidson.

Date

c. 20th century

Identifier

1997/3.24

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

14.4 cm length

Materials

Glass, metal.
Glass Syringe
Glass Syringe
Glass Syringe
]]>
Mon, 16 Apr 2018 10:14:39 +0000
<![CDATA[Insulin Record Syringe]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/641

Dublin Core

Title

Insulin Record Syringe

Description

Record syringe for insulin from the surgical instruments of Dr Samuel Davidson.

Date

c. 1930s

Identifier

1997/3.22

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

8.3 cm length

Materials

Glass, metal.
Insulin Record Syringe
Insulin Record Syringe
]]>
Mon, 16 Apr 2018 10:15:52 +0000
<![CDATA[Syringe]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/642

Dublin Core

Title

Syringe

Description

Syringe from the surgical instruments of Dr Samuel Davidson.

Date

c. 20th century

Identifier

1997/3.16

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

12.9 cm length

Materials

Glass, metal.
Syringe
]]>
Mon, 16 Apr 2018 10:16:40 +0000
<![CDATA[Hyfrecator]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/649

Dublin Core

Title

Hyfrecator

Description

Hyfrecator for electro-dessication, fulguration and bi-active coagulation; comes with needle, footswitch and envelope with mounting screws.

Date

c. 1960s

Identifier

1996/3.3

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 21.4 cm (hyfrecator); 16 cm (needle); Diameter: 8.1 cm (footswitch)

Materials

Plastic, metal.
Hyfrecator
Hyfrecator
Hyfrecator
Hyfrecator
]]>
Mon, 23 Apr 2018 14:44:45 +0000
<![CDATA[Electrocautery Transformer]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/652

Dublin Core

Title

Electrocautery Transformer

Description

Electrocautery transformer used to destroy tissue by cauterization.

Date

c. 1920s-1940s

Identifier

1996/1.1

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 26.5 cm

Materials

Metal, plastic.
Electrocautery Transformer
Electrocautery Transformer
]]>
Wed, 25 Apr 2018 13:41:47 +0000
<![CDATA[Universal Cautery Handle]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/653

Dublin Core

Title

Universal Cautery Handle

Description

Cautery handle for use with electrocautery transformer.

Date

c. 1920s-1940s

Identifier

1996/1.2

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 16.7 cm

Materials

Metal, plastic.
Universal Cautery Handle
Universal Cautery Handle
Universal Cautery Handle
]]>
Wed, 25 Apr 2018 13:42:44 +0000
<![CDATA[Cautery]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/668

Dublin Core

Title

Cautery

Description

19th century cautery instrument

Date

c. 1800s

Identifier

2003/124.2

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 22 cm

Materials

Metal, wood.
Cautery
]]>
Wed, 23 May 2018 13:38:26 +0000
<![CDATA[Cautery]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/669

Dublin Core

Title

Cautery

Description

19th century cautery instrument

Date

c. 1800s

Identifier

2003/124.1

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 17.4 cm

Materials

Metal, wood.
Cautery
]]>
Wed, 23 May 2018 13:39:09 +0000
<![CDATA[Cautery]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/670

Dublin Core

Title

Cautery

Description

19th century cautery instrument

Date

c. 1800s

Identifier

2003/124.4

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 22.8 cm

Materials

Metal, wood.
Cautery
]]>
Wed, 23 May 2018 13:39:52 +0000
<![CDATA[Cautery]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/671

Dublin Core

Title

Cautery

Description

19th century cautery instrument

Date

c. 1800s

Identifier

2003/124.5

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 23.2 cm

Materials

Metal, wood.
Cautery
]]>
Wed, 23 May 2018 13:40:38 +0000
<![CDATA[Scalpel]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/678

Dublin Core

Title

Scalpel

Description

Scalpel, composed of ivory and metal, part of Dr. John R. Brown's ophthalmic instrument set.

Date

c. 1850-1875

Identifier

2003/280.4.1

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 16 cm

Materials

Ivory, metal
Scalpel
]]>
Thu, 14 Jun 2018 09:34:22 +0000
<![CDATA[Scalpel]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/679

Dublin Core

Title

Scalpel

Description

Scalpel, composed of ivory and metal, part of Dr. John R. Brown's ophthalmic instrument set.

Date

c. 1850-1875

Identifier

2003/280.4.2

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 14.2 cm

Materials

Ivory, metal.
Scalpel
]]>
Thu, 14 Jun 2018 09:35:34 +0000
<![CDATA[Scalpel]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/680

Dublin Core

Title

Scalpel

Description

Scalpel, composed of ivory and metal, part of Dr. John R. Brown's ophthalmic instrument set.

Date

c. 1850-1875

Identifier

2003/280.4.3

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 14.5 cm

Materials

Ivory, metal.
Scalpel
]]>
Thu, 14 Jun 2018 09:36:50 +0000
<![CDATA[Scalpel]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/681

Dublin Core

Title

Scalpel

Description

Scalpel, composed of ivory and metal, part of Dr. John R. Brown's ophthalmic instrument set.

Date

c. 1850-1875

Identifier

2003/280.4.4

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 14.5 cm

Materials

Ivory, metal.
Scalpel
]]>
Thu, 14 Jun 2018 09:37:58 +0000
<![CDATA[Silk Suture]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/709

Dublin Core

Title

Silk Suture

Description

Black silk suture on wooden reel, 25 yds (23 m) in length.

Date

c. 20th century

Identifier

2000/3.64

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Diameter: 4.6 cm (reel)

Materials

Silk, wood.
Silk Suture
]]>
Wed, 18 Jul 2018 09:37:52 +0000
<![CDATA[Curved Trocar]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/710

Dublin Core

Title

Curved Trocar

Description

Trocar, slightly rusted. Owned by A.K. Bowman.

Date

c. 20th century

Identifier

2018/7.1

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

19cm length

Materials

Metal
Curved Trocar
Curved Trocar
]]>
Mon, 23 Jul 2018 14:53:18 +0000
<![CDATA[Bone Scoop]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/711

Dublin Core

Title

Bone Scoop

Description

Bone scoop. Owned by A.K. Bowman.

Date

c. 20th century

Identifier

2018/7.3

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

17 cm length

Materials

Metal
Bone Scoop
Bone Scoop
]]>
Mon, 23 Jul 2018 14:54:41 +0000
<![CDATA[Suture Set]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/717

Dublin Core

Title

Suture Set

Description

Suture set in metal box and leather case.

Date

c. Unknown

Identifier

2015/1.2

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Box length 8.4 cm, Box width 5.5 cm.

Materials

Leather, Metal, Thread.
Suture Set
Suture Set
Suture Set
]]>
Wed, 25 Jul 2018 14:53:48 +0000
<![CDATA[Travel Instrument Set]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/720

Dublin Core

Title

Travel Instrument Set

Description

Set of 11 instruments in a rolled canvas case. Includes 1 pair of scissors, 1 thermometer, 3 pairs of scissor-handle forceps/clamps, 1 small double-ended bone scoop, 2 scalpel handles (without blades), 2 curved suture needles with handle, 1 pair of tweezers.

Date

c. 20th century

Identifier

2016/3.1

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 20 cm.

Materials

Metal, cloth.
Travel Instrument Set
Travel Instrument Set
Travel Instrument Set
]]>
Mon, 30 Jul 2018 15:13:15 +0000
<![CDATA[Eye Forceps]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/723

Dublin Core

Title

Eye Forceps

Description

Chalazion eye forceps: self-retaining thumb forceps for use in removing cystic growth from the eye.

Date

c. 20th century

Identifier

2016/3.21

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 9 cm

Materials

Metal.
Eye Forceps
]]>
Mon, 30 Jul 2018 15:17:35 +0000
<![CDATA[Mouth Gag]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/724

Dublin Core

Title

Mouth Gag

Description

Mouth gag for anaesthetics – ratchet closure with thumb release; rubber missing from one of the blades.

Date

c. 20th century

Identifier

2016/3.20

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

11 x 9 x 5 cm

Materials

metal; rubber.
Mouth Gag
Mouth Gag
Mouth Gag
]]>
Mon, 30 Jul 2018 15:18:53 +0000
<![CDATA[Nasal Speculum]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/725

Dublin Core

Title

Nasal Speculum

Description

Tilley's nasal speculum.

Date

c. 20th century

Identifier

2016/3.16

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

8 x 3 x 2 cm

Materials

Metal
Nasal Speculum
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Mon, 30 Jul 2018 15:20:15 +0000
<![CDATA[Forceps]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/728

Dublin Core

Title

Forceps

Description

Pair of metal forceps.

Date

c. 20th century

Identifier

2016/3.17

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 13 cm

Materials

Metal
Forceps
Forceps
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Thu, 02 Aug 2018 14:01:18 +0000
<![CDATA[Tissue Forceps]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/729

Dublin Core

Title

Tissue Forceps

Description

Self locking tissue forceps/clamp forceps.

Date

c. 20th century

Identifier

2016/3.15

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 16 cm

Materials

Steel
Tissue Forceps
Tissue Forceps
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Thu, 02 Aug 2018 14:03:30 +0000
<![CDATA[Hypodermic Needles]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/730

Dublin Core

Title

Hypodermic Needles

Description

Tin box of Everett "The Star" No. 1 stainless hypodermic needles.

Date

c. 20th century

Identifier

2016/3.6

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

7 x 6.5 x 1 cm
Hypodermic Needles
Hypodermic Needles
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Thu, 02 Aug 2018 14:05:02 +0000
<![CDATA[Scissors]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/731

Dublin Core

Title

Scissors

Description

Steel scissors, possibly for use on dressings.

Date

c. 20th century

Identifier

2016/3.14

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 15 cm

Materials

Metal
Scissors
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Thu, 02 Aug 2018 14:06:56 +0000
<![CDATA[Dental Forceps]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/736

Dublin Core

Title

Dental Forceps

Description

Upper premolar extraction forceps.

Date

c. 20th century

Identifier

2016/3.10

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 17 cm

Materials

Metal
Dental Forceps
Dental Forceps
]]>
Wed, 08 Aug 2018 08:50:23 +0000
<![CDATA[Clamp Forceps]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/737

Dublin Core

Title

Clamp Forceps

Description

Self-locking forceps/clamp with serrated blades.

Date

c. 20th century

Identifier

2016/3.30

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

length: 13.5 cm

Materials

Metal
Clamp Forceps
Clamp Forceps
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Wed, 08 Aug 2018 08:52:30 +0000
<![CDATA[Syringe]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/738

Dublin Core

Title

Syringe

Description

Syringe for use with hypodermic needle.

Date

c. 20th century

Identifier

2016/3.11

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 11 cm (15.5 cm extended)

Materials

Glass and metal.
Syringe
Syringe
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Wed, 08 Aug 2018 08:56:03 +0000
<![CDATA[Scalpel]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/739

Dublin Core

Title

Scalpel

Description

Bard Parker no. 4 scalpel

Date

c. 20th century

Identifier

2016/3.27

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 15 cm

Materials

Metal
Scalpel
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Wed, 08 Aug 2018 08:57:19 +0000
<![CDATA[Curved Triangular Needles]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/740

Dublin Core

Title

Curved Triangular Needles

Description

Packet of Emesay No. 19 curved triangular needles.

Date

c. 20th century

Identifier

2016/3.24

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

6 x 3 cm

Materials

Metal
Curved Triangular Needles
Curved Triangular Needles
Curved Triangular Needles
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Wed, 08 Aug 2018 08:58:57 +0000
<![CDATA[Curved Needles]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/741

Dublin Core

Title

Curved Needles

Description

Packet of White & Wright No. 6 curved needles

Date

c. 20th century

Identifier

2016/3.25

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

6 x 3 cm

Materials

Metal
Curved Needles
Curved Needles
]]>
Wed, 08 Aug 2018 09:00:07 +0000
<![CDATA[Intubation Set]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/753

Dublin Core

Title

Intubation Set

Description

O'Dwyer's intubation set, in metal case, 20th century.

Date

c. 20th century

Identifier

2003/98

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 22.5 cm

Materials

Metal
Intubation Set
Intubation Set
Intubation Set
]]>
Fri, 24 Aug 2018 14:11:13 +0000
<![CDATA[Hewitt's Mouth Wedge]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/757

Dublin Core

Title

Hewitt's Mouth Wedge

Description

Hewitt's mouth wedge and prop, boxwood and cotton.

Date

c. 1930s

Identifier

2003/27.14

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 12.3 cm

Materials

Boxwood, cotton.
Hewitt&#039;s Mouth Wedge
Hewitt&#039;s Mouth Wedge
]]>
Wed, 29 Aug 2018 10:42:50 +0000
<![CDATA[Corbould's Tongue Forceps]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/758

Dublin Core

Title

Corbould's Tongue Forceps

Description

Corbould's tongue forceps, metal.

Date

c. 1930s

Identifier

2003/29.5

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 13.5 cm

Materials

Metal
Corbould&#039;s Tongue Forceps
Corbould&#039;s Tongue Forceps
]]>
Wed, 29 Aug 2018 10:44:22 +0000
<![CDATA[Frankel's Nasal Speculum]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/759

Dublin Core

Title

Frankel's Nasal Speculum

Description

Frankel's nasal speculum, ivory and metal.

Date

c. 1905

Identifier

2003/139

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 8.5 cm

Materials

Ivory, metal.
Frankel&#039;s Nasal Speculum
Frankel&#039;s Nasal Speculum
Frankel&#039;s Nasal Speculum
Frankel&#039;s Nasal Speculum
]]>
Tue, 04 Sep 2018 15:08:09 +0000
<![CDATA[Tongue Depressor]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/760

Dublin Core

Title

Tongue Depressor

Description

Metal tongue depressor for ENT surgery.

Date

c. Unknown

Identifier

2003/239

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 18.5 cm

Materials

Metal
Tongue Depressor
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Tue, 04 Sep 2018 15:10:10 +0000
<![CDATA[Tracheotomy Set]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/761

Dublin Core

Title

Tracheotomy Set

Description

Tracheotomy, or Tracheostomy, set containing one sharp hook, one blunt hook, one scalpel, one pair of dilating forceps, and three cannulae.
Before the advent of antibiotics and routine inoculation, diphtheria was a common infectious disease requiring urgent treatment.
The main problem was the rapid production of a grey thick membrane at the entrance to the fauces (back of the throat). As it thickened it began to make breathing increasingly difficult. Children, systematically weakened by the toxins produced by the disease and with naturally narrow airways, could die from suffocation without immediate relief.
The contents of this box contain all the instruments required for such an intervention.
The child was laid on his/her back with a support under the shoulder to expose the windpipe- this makes the trachea easily identified under the skin by its rings of cartilage. An incision was made into the trachea with a scalpel. Enlarging the wound vertically enabled the edges to be grasped with retraction hooks, allowing a tracheostomy tube to be inserted and secured in place by tape around the neck. This procedure would usually take less than a minute to perform, resulting in immediate relief for the patient.
During the diphtheria epidemic in the 1930s, staff in fever hospitals may have been required to perform such a procedure up to 4 or 5 times in the course of one night.
(Description provided by Mr Roy Miller FRCS(Glasg), Honorary Librarian).

Date

c. 1930s

Identifier

1997/7.1

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 19.1 cm

Materials

Nickel
Tracheotomy Set
Tracheotomy Set
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Tue, 04 Sep 2018 15:14:19 +0000
<![CDATA[Tracheal Hook]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/762

Dublin Core

Title

Tracheal Hook

Description

Blunt tracheal hook, stainless steel.

Date

c. 1930s

Identifier

1997/7.1.1

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 16.4 cm

Materials

Stainless Steel.
Tracheal Hook
]]>
Tue, 04 Sep 2018 15:16:48 +0000
<![CDATA[Tracheal Dilating Forceps]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/763

Dublin Core

Title

Tracheal Dilating Forceps

Description

Tracheal dilating forceps, stainless steel.

Date

c. 1930s

Identifier

1997/7.1.4

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 13 cm

Materials

Stainless Steel
Tracheal Dilating Forceps
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Tue, 04 Sep 2018 15:18:26 +0000
<![CDATA[Fuller's Tracheotomy Cannula]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/764

Dublin Core

Title

Fuller's Tracheotomy Cannula

Description

Fuller's tracheotomy cannula, silver-plated.

Date

c. 1930s

Identifier

1997/7.1.5

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 4.7 cm (size 26); 3.3 cm (size 20); 3.2 cm (size 18)

Materials

Metal, silver.
Fuller&#039;s Tracheotomy Cannula
Fuller&#039;s Tracheotomy Cannula
Fuller&#039;s Tracheotomy Cannula
Fuller&#039;s Tracheotomy Cannula
]]>
Tue, 04 Sep 2018 15:26:05 +0000
<![CDATA[Alexander's Mastoid Gouge]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/765

Dublin Core

Title

Alexander's Mastoid Gouge

Description

Alexander's mastoid gouge, stainless steel.

Date

c. 1930s

Identifier

2000/7.11

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 17.5 cm

Materials

Stainless Steel
Alexander&#039;s Mastoid Gouge
Alexander&#039;s Mastoid Gouge
]]>
Wed, 05 Sep 2018 14:45:20 +0000
<![CDATA[Alexander's Mastoid Gouge]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/766

Dublin Core

Title

Alexander's Mastoid Gouge

Description

Alexander's mastoid gouge, stainless steel.

Date

c. 1930s

Identifier

2000/7.10

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 17.2 cm

Materials

Stainless steel
Alexander&#039;s Mastoid Gouge
Alexander&#039;s Mastoid Gouge
]]>
Wed, 05 Sep 2018 14:46:28 +0000
<![CDATA[Horsley's Mastoid Gouge]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/767

Dublin Core

Title

Horsley's Mastoid Gouge

Description

Horsley's mastoid gouge, metal.

Date

c. 1905

Identifier

2003/82.12

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 15.2 cm

Materials

Metal
Horsley&#039;s Mastoid Gouge
Horsley&#039;s Mastoid Gouge
]]>
Wed, 05 Sep 2018 14:47:46 +0000
<![CDATA[Child Schimmelbusch Inhaler]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/842

Dublin Core

Title

Child Schimmelbusch Inhaler

Description

Schimmelbusch inhaler, for a child.

Date

c. 1930s

Identifier

1997/7.3

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 15.6 cm

Materials

Metal
Child Schimmelbusch Inhaler
Child Schimmelbusch Inhaler
]]>
Mon, 05 Nov 2018 11:57:09 +0000
<![CDATA[Laryngeal Syringe]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/844

Dublin Core

Title

Laryngeal Syringe

Description

Laryngeal syringe for anaesthetising the larynx.

Date

c. 1930s-1950s

Identifier

1997/7.8

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 21.2 cm

Materials

Metal
Laryngeal Syringe
Laryngeal Syringe
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Mon, 05 Nov 2018 12:05:38 +0000
<![CDATA[Sydenham's Modified Mouth Gag]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/845

Dublin Core

Title

Sydenham's Modified Mouth Gag

Description

Sydenham's modified mouth gag, stainless steel.

Date

c. 1929

Identifier

1997/7.7

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Materials

Stainless Steel
Sydenham&#039;s Modified Mouth Gag
Sydenham&#039;s Modified Mouth Gag
Sydenham&#039;s Modified Mouth Gag
]]>
Mon, 05 Nov 2018 12:08:52 +0000
<![CDATA[Doyen's Mouth Gag]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/846

Dublin Core

Title

Doyen's Mouth Gag

Description

Doyen's mouth gag, metal.

Date

c. 1930s

Identifier

2003/29.3

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 12.5 cm

Materials

Metal
Doyen&#039;s Mouth Gag
Doyen&#039;s Mouth Gag
Doyen&#039;s Mouth Gag
]]>
Thu, 08 Nov 2018 15:49:21 +0000
<![CDATA[Mr Henry Rutherford with his surgical team]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/849

Dublin Core

Title

Mr Henry Rutherford with his surgical team

Description

Mr Henry Rutherford (1861-1929) with his surgical team in the Surgical Operating Theatre at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary. Mr Rutherford is 6th from the right.

Date

c. 1920

Identifier

RCPSG/28/78
Mr Henry Rutherford with his surgical team
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Wed, 14 Nov 2018 16:46:06 +0000
<![CDATA[Nylon Ligature]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/850

Dublin Core

Title

Nylon Ligature

Description

Glass ampoule containing Armour's sterilized surgical ligature and curved needle

Date

c. 1900s

Identifier

2018/17.1

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

9 x 6 x 1 cm

Materials

Glass
Nylon Ligature
Nylon Ligature
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Fri, 16 Nov 2018 09:41:12 +0000
<![CDATA[Caustic Pencil]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/851

Dublin Core

Title

Caustic Pencil

Description

Box containing caustic pencil of toughened silver nitrate

Creator

Portia

Date

c. 1900s

Identifier

2018/17.2

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

6.2 x 1.4 x 1.4 cm

Materials

cardboard, plastic, silver
Caustic Pencil
Caustic Pencil
Caustic Pencil
]]>
Fri, 16 Nov 2018 09:42:31 +0000
<![CDATA[Surgical Kit]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/853

Dublin Core

Title

Surgical Kit

Description

Boxed surgical kit, including bow-frame amputation saw, spare saw blade, curved surgical scissors, 2 Liston-type amputation knives, 5 scissor clamps, 2 clamping tweezers, hook, and needles.

Date

c. 1800s

Identifier

2018/17.4

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

33 x 11 x 4 cm

Materials

steel, brass, cloth
Surgical Kit
Surgical Kit
Surgical Kit
Surgical Kit
Surgical Kit
]]>
Fri, 16 Nov 2018 09:46:18 +0000
<![CDATA[Bleeding Bowl]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/931

Dublin Core

Title

Bleeding Bowl

Description

Bleeding bowl used to collect blood during the medical practice of bloodletting, with inscription 'presented by Mr J. Scouler Buchanan, 1947.'

Date

c. 20th century

Identifier

2018/14

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

23 x 21 x 3 cm

Materials

Brass
Bleeding Bowl
Bleeding Bowl
Bleeding Bowl
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Thu, 13 Dec 2018 15:54:08 +0000
<![CDATA[Catgut]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/936

Dublin Core

Title

Catgut

Description

Small glass jar containing Merson's catgut

Date

c. 20th century

Identifier

2018/9.4

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

H: 7.3 cm

Materials

Glass, plastic
Catgut
Catgut
]]>
Thu, 13 Dec 2018 16:04:44 +0000
<![CDATA[Silkworm Gut Suture]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/942

Dublin Core

Title

Silkworm Gut Suture

Description

Glass tube containing sterile silkworm gut sutures, manufactured by Merson's of Edinburgh

Date

c. 1900s

Identifier

2018/9.2

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

L: 18.2 cm

Materials

Glass, cardboard
Silkworm Gut Suture
Silkworm Gut Suture
]]>
Tue, 18 Dec 2018 14:33:56 +0000
<![CDATA[Clinical Surgery Certificate]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1070

Dublin Core

Title

Clinical Surgery Certificate

Description

Clinical surgery certificate, in leather-covered case, awarded to Charles D. Hawthorne for the Winter session of 1881-82 from The University of Glasgow.

Creator

W & J Milne, Edinburgh

Date

c. 1880s

Identifier

2003/40.9.1

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 17.1 cm

Materials

Glass; Ink; Leather; Paper; Velvet
Clinical Surgery Certificate
Clinical Surgery Certificate
]]>
Tue, 19 Feb 2019 12:20:00 +0000
<![CDATA[Pocket Dressing Instrument Case]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1077

Dublin Core

Title

Pocket Dressing Instrument Case

Description

Leather pocket dressing instrument case, thought to be a field surgical case.

Date

c. 1840s

Identifier

2003/77.43

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Materials

Leather
Pocket Dressing Instrument Case
Pocket Dressing Instrument Case
Pocket Dressing Instrument Case
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Thu, 21 Feb 2019 11:03:33 +0000
<![CDATA[Miniature Pneumothorax Apparatus]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1253

Dublin Core

Title

Miniature Pneumothorax Apparatus

Description

Wooden box containing metal pump, regulating valve, aneroid manometer and filter.

Creator

Genito-Urinary Manufacturing Co. Ltd

Date

c. 1934-1936

Identifier

2004/7.1

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Materials

Wood, Metal, Rubber
Miniature Pneumothorax Apparatus
Miniature Pneumothorax Apparatus
]]>
Tue, 09 Apr 2019 10:39:51 +0000
<![CDATA[Silkworm Gut Suture]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1254

Dublin Core

Title

Silkworm Gut Suture

Description

Silkworm gut suture, in glass tube and cardboard box.

Creator

Allen & Hanburys Ltd

Date

c. 1930s

Identifier

2003/218.1

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 9.7 cm

Materials

Glass, silkworm gut.
Silkworm Gut Suture
Silkworm Gut Suture
]]>
Mon, 15 Apr 2019 12:50:45 +0000
<![CDATA[Silkworm Gut Suture]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1255

Dublin Core

Title

Silkworm Gut Suture

Description

Silkworm gut suture, in glass tube and cardboard box

Creator

Allen & Hanburys Ltd

Date

c. 1930s

Identifier

2003/218.2

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 9.7 cm

Materials

Glass, silkworm gut
Silkworm Gut Suture
Silkworm Gut Suture
]]>
Mon, 15 Apr 2019 12:53:40 +0000
<![CDATA[Silk Suture]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1256

Dublin Core

Title

Silk Suture

Description

Silk suture, braided, in glass tube.

Creator

Merson's Ltd

Date

c. 1900s

Identifier

2003/218.3

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 7.4 cm

Materials

Glass, silk.
Silk Suture
]]>
Mon, 15 Apr 2019 12:56:01 +0000
<![CDATA[Catgut Suture]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1257

Dublin Core

Title

Catgut Suture

Description

Catgut suture in glass tube.

Creator

Merson's Ltd

Date

c. 1900s

Identifier

2003/218.4

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 8.5 cm

Materials

Catgut, glass
Catgut Suture
]]>
Mon, 15 Apr 2019 13:10:46 +0000
<![CDATA[Catgut Suture]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1258

Dublin Core

Title

Catgut Suture

Description

Catgut suture in glass tube.

Creator

Merson's Ltd

Date

c. 1900s

Identifier

2003/218.5

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 9.2 cm

Materials

Catgut, glass.
Catgut Suture
]]>
Mon, 15 Apr 2019 13:11:57 +0000
<![CDATA[Catgut Suture]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1259

Dublin Core

Title

Catgut Suture

Description

Catgut suture in glass tube.

Creator

Merson's Ltd

Date

c. 1900s

Identifier

2003/218.6

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 7.3 cm

Materials

Catgut, glass
Catgut Suture
]]>
Mon, 15 Apr 2019 13:12:53 +0000
<![CDATA[Catgut Suture]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1260

Dublin Core

Title

Catgut Suture

Description

One box containing two sealed tubes of catgut suture.

Creator

Merson's Ltd

Date

c. 1900s

Identifier

1996/2.26.20

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 10 cm (tube)

Materials

Glass, catgut, sterilising fluid, paper, cardboard
Catgut Suture
Catgut Suture
Catgut Suture
]]>
Mon, 15 Apr 2019 13:16:45 +0000
<![CDATA[Catgut Suture]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1261

Dublin Core

Title

Catgut Suture

Description

Two packets, each containing three sealed tubes of catgut suture.

Creator

Weddel Pharmaceuticals, London

Date

c. 1960

Identifier

1996/2.26.7

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 10.5 cm (tube)

Materials

Glass, catgut, sterilising fluid, paper, cardboard.
Catgut Suture
Catgut Suture
Catgut Suture
]]>
Wed, 17 Apr 2019 12:45:50 +0000
<![CDATA[Silkworm Gut Suture]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1262

Dublin Core

Title

Silkworm Gut Suture

Description

Silkworm gut suture in metal tin.

Creator

Vicarey Davidson & Co. Ltd.

Date

c. 1930s

Identifier

1998/6.2.1

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Diameter: 7.5 cm

Materials

Silkworm gut, metal .
Silkworm Gut Suture
Silkworm Gut Suture
]]>
Wed, 17 Apr 2019 12:54:38 +0000
<![CDATA[Stapler]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1264

Dublin Core

Title

Stapler

Description

Stapler for keyhole surgery.

Date

c. 20th century

Identifier

2001/4.1

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 44 cm

Materials

Metal, plastic.
Stapler
Stapler
]]>
Thu, 18 Apr 2019 10:01:40 +0000
<![CDATA[Multiple Clip Applier]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1265

Dublin Core

Title

Multiple Clip Applier

Description

Multiple clip applier for keyhole surgery,

Creator

Ethicon Inc

Date

c. 2000

Identifier

2001/4.2

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 44 cm

Materials

Plastic, titanium.
Multiple Clip Applier
Multiple Clip Applier
]]>
Thu, 18 Apr 2019 10:03:29 +0000
<![CDATA[Endoscopic Shears]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1266

Dublin Core

Title

Endoscopic Shears

Description

Endoscopic shears for keyhole surgery.

Creator

Auto Suture

Date

c. 2000

Identifier

2001/4.4

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 47.5 cm

Materials

Metal, plastic
Endoscopic Shears
Endoscopic Shears
]]>
Thu, 18 Apr 2019 10:06:19 +0000
<![CDATA[Grasping Instrument]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1267

Dublin Core

Title

Grasping Instrument

Description

Grasping instrument for keyhole surgery.

Creator

Auto Suture

Date

c. 2000

Identifier

2001/4.5

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 46 cm

Materials

Metal, plastic.
Grasping Instrument
Grasping Instrument
]]>
Thu, 18 Apr 2019 10:08:34 +0000
<![CDATA[Endoscopic Dissector]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1268

Dublin Core

Title

Endoscopic Dissector

Description

Endoscopic dissector for keyhole surgery.

Creator

Auto Suture

Date

c. 2000

Identifier

2001/4.6

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 47.5 cm

Materials

Metal, plastic.
Endoscopic Dissector
Endoscopic Dissector
]]>
Thu, 18 Apr 2019 10:09:46 +0000
<![CDATA[3D Model of Osteotome]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1291

Dublin Core

Title

3D Model of Osteotome

Description

Displayed here is a 3D animated model showing the mechanism of an osteotome, a medical instrument designed by Sir William Macewen.

William Macewen was a surgeon in Glasgow during the late 19th century and early 20th century. He pioneered many clinical specialities, including orthopaedics. He designed his version of the osteotome in the 1870s, and wrote an in depth account of its design in his publication, "Osteotomy with an inquiry into the aetiology and pathology of knock-knee, bow-leg, and other osseous deformities of the lower limbs."

He explains:

"The osteotome is an instrument of the chisel order, bevelled on both sides, so as to resemble a very slender wedge...The osteotome is used only for making simple incisions, or wedge-shaped openings without removal of bone."
3D Model of Osteotome
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Thu, 30 May 2019 08:52:04 +0000
<![CDATA[Bone Forceps]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1295

Dublin Core

Title

Bone Forceps

Description

Bone forceps, stainless steel.

Date

c. 1960s

Identifier

2002/5.5

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 22 cm

Materials

Stainless steel
Bone Forceps
Bone Forceps
Bone Forceps
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Tue, 11 Jun 2019 08:14:40 +0000
<![CDATA[Horsley's Bone Cutting Forceps]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1296

Dublin Core

Title

Horsley's Bone Cutting Forceps

Description

Horsley's bone cutting forceps, stainless steel.

Date

c. 1960s

Identifier

2002/5.8

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 22.7 cm

Materials

Stainless steel
Horsley&#039;s Bone Cutting Forceps
Horsley&#039;s Bone Cutting Forceps
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Tue, 11 Jun 2019 08:16:42 +0000
<![CDATA[Animation on Lung Penetration Case]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1298

Dublin Core

Title

Animation on Lung Penetration Case

Description

During his time as a police surgeon in Glasgow, William Macewen attended to several cases in the city centre. He collected any mentions of the cases from newspapers and put them together in a clippings book, which is held within the College's archive collection.

On 11th October, 1873, a young man had been stabbed in the back during an altercation. He had complaints of feeling breathless, as if something was tugging on his throat. When Macewen examined the wound, he found that the probe extended all the way into the pleural lining of the lungs.

At this point he came into contact with a shard of the knife that had been used to stab the young man. He successfully removed the knife segment and the patient survived.
Animation on Lung Penetration Case
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Fri, 14 Jun 2019 10:29:21 +0000
<![CDATA[Lancet Case Scan]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1309

Dublin Core

Title

Lancet Case Scan

Description

This lancet case made of silver, and has the initials "JCH" inscribed on the front.

Lancets are essentially very small scalpels used to take blood samples. Today they are disposable and used once per patient. However, the lancets that would have been held in this case would have been used several times, being sterilised between each use.

Relation

Lancet Case Scan
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Fri, 21 Jun 2019 09:33:02 +0000
<![CDATA[3D Scan of Hammer from Macewen's Theatre]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1393

Dublin Core

Title

3D Scan of Hammer from Macewen's Theatre

Description

3D scan of a wooden surgical mallet used in the surgical ward of Sir William Macewen.
3D Scan of Hammer from Macewen&#039;s Theatre
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Wed, 23 Oct 2019 09:42:44 +0000
<![CDATA[Singer Surgical Needles]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1394

Dublin Core

Title

Singer Surgical Needles

Description

Cardboard box containing size 23 Singer surgical needles with round taper point.

Creator

Singer Corporation

Date

c. 1950

Identifier

2005/10.1

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

9.8 x 2.9 x 4.7 cm

Materials

Metal, card.
Singer Surgical Needles
Singer Surgical Needles
Singer Surgical Needles
Singer Surgical Needles
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Fri, 25 Oct 2019 15:08:06 +0000
<![CDATA[Singer Surgical Needles]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1395

Dublin Core

Title

Singer Surgical Needles

Description

Cardboard box containing size 25 Singer surgical needles with taper stub point.

Creator

Singer Corporation

Date

c. 1950

Identifier

2005/10.2

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

9.8 x 2.9 x 4.7 cm

Materials

Metal, card.
Singer Surgical Needles
Singer Surgical Needles
Singer Surgical Needles
]]>
Fri, 25 Oct 2019 15:09:23 +0000
<![CDATA[Singer Surgical Needles]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1396

Dublin Core

Title

Singer Surgical Needles

Description

Cardboard box containing size 16 Singer surgical needles with round taper point.

Creator

Singer Corporation

Date

c. 1950

Identifier

2005/10.3

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

6.7 x 3.5 x 2.2 cm

Materials

Metal, card.
Singer Surgical Needles
Singer Surgical Needles
Singer Surgical Needles
]]>
Fri, 25 Oct 2019 15:10:42 +0000
<![CDATA[Mayo-Ochsner's Artery Forceps]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1397

Dublin Core

Title

Mayo-Ochsner's Artery Forceps

Description

Mayo-Ochsner's artery forceps, stainless steel.

Creator

Medical Supply Association Ltd

Date

c. 1930s

Identifier

2000/3.56

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 20 cm

Materials

Stainless steel
Mayo-Ochsner&#039;s Artery Forceps
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Fri, 25 Oct 2019 15:13:43 +0000
<![CDATA[Skull Trephination]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1405

Dublin Core

Title

Skull Trephination

Description

Trephination is an ancient medical technique dating back to the time of the Egyptians. A trephine is a small surgical instrument used to burr a hole into the skull to access the intracranial structures.
Skull Trephination
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Tue, 05 Nov 2019 12:58:11 +0000
<![CDATA[The Case of James Greenlees]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1422

Dublin Core

Title

The Case of James Greenlees

Description

In 1867, Joseph Lister published a series of articles in The Lancet that were to be the first examples of antisepsis in action. Each of the cases occurred during his time working at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary. His first case was a young boy by the name of James Greenlees, who had an open fracture of his leg. Lister set the fracture and dressed the wound in carbolic acid to prevent infection. James made a full recovery. This was the birth of antisepsis.
The Case of James Greenlees
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Mon, 02 Dec 2019 10:28:26 +0000
<![CDATA[Trephination Animation]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1477

Dublin Core

Title

Trephination Animation

Description

Watch this animation to learn about the unique history of the surgical procedure, trephination.
Trephination Animation
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Tue, 14 Apr 2020 12:17:36 +0000
<![CDATA[Surgical Theatre]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1479

Dublin Core

Title

Surgical Theatre

Description

Photograph of a surgical theatre at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary.

Date

c. 1920-1925

Identifier

RCPSG 28/91

Still Image Item Type Metadata

Original Format

Photo
Surgical Theatre
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Fri, 11 Sep 2020 08:46:11 +0000
<![CDATA[Amputation Set Video]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1504

Dublin Core

Title

Amputation Set Video

Description

This video gives insight into the instruments of an amputation set.
Amputation Set Video
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Thu, 15 Oct 2020 14:03:28 +0000
<![CDATA[Attendance card of Mr Murdoch Cameron]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1546

Dublin Core

Title

Attendance card of Mr Murdoch Cameron

Description

Attendance card of Mr Murdoch Cameron at Clinical Lectures on Surgical Patients in Glasgow Royal Infirmary, given by Professor Lister and Dr. Ebenezer Watson.

Date

c. 1867

Identifier

RCPSG 11/2/6/1
Attendance card of Mr Murdoch Cameron
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Mon, 08 Mar 2021 16:27:08 +0000
<![CDATA[William Macewen in Operating Theatre]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1547

Dublin Core

Title

William Macewen in Operating Theatre

Description

Photograph of William MacEwen in operating theatre. Note the white labcoats and rubber gloves, which were part of his movement away from antisepsis towards asepsis. Macewen is on the left and on the right is his colleague, James Hogarth Pringle.

Date

c. N.D.

Identifier

RCPSG 23/5/2/6

Relation

William Macewen in Operating Theatre
William Macewen in Operating Theatre
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Tue, 09 Mar 2021 14:12:22 +0000
<![CDATA[Letter from S.Mennie to William Macewen]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1635

Dublin Core

Title

Letter from S.Mennie to William Macewen

Description

Letter of thanks from Mennie to Macewen for saving his life after a gunshot wound.

"County Police Station, Lauder. N.B., 26.2.89.

My Dear Sir,
I assure you it is no easy matter to express how truly grateful I am to you for saving my life, after having been so dangerously shot. I have every reason to be proud that I was placed under your able hand- under the care of a Surgeon whose skillful and most successful operations have gained for him a universal reputation. I am confident that I would not have been so promptly and successfully operated upon by any other Surgeon- which makes me all the more thankful. I am also glad to state that the the very careful way which I was nursed and the kind way which I was treated by your Nurses (in my opinion) contributed largely towards my speedy recovery. My friends and all who know me are highly pleased to see me discharged by you in such a satisfactory condition. I again thank you from my heart, and also your subordinates for their very kind attention. I trust you will accept of the enclosed small gift as a token of my appreciation of your most valuable services to me.

I am
My Dear Sir,
Yours Respectfully,

S. Mennie.

Creator

S. Mennie

Date

c. 1889

Identifier

RCPSG 10/1A/94
Letter from S.Mennie to William Macewen
Letter from S.Mennie to William Macewen
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Fri, 30 Jul 2021 12:44:17 +0000
<![CDATA[Letter from J. Stevenson to William Macewen]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1636

Dublin Core

Title

Letter from J. Stevenson to William Macewen

Description

Letter from Stevenson to Macewen to arrange a check up on progress.

"9 Brisbane Street, Greenock, 7th December 1914.

Dear Sir,
I was a patient under you in Ward 15 for 6 weeks in the spring of this year, and underwent an operation for the removal of the little toe on my right foot, owing to long standing skin disease.
When able to go home, you on two occasions asked me to come back, and let you see me in about six months’ time. So if you let me know any day that would suit you either this week or next. I would be very pleased to come up.
I may say that the foot healed up beautifully, and I have been back at my work since the end of June, and have enjoyed many good long walks without any ill effects. And I feel I cannot express how grateful I am, for all the benefit I have got while under your care.

Yours sincerely,

James Stevenson

P.S. I left the hospital on the 2nd of May."

Creator

J. Stevenson

Date

c. 1914

Identifier

RCPSG 10/1A/127
Letter from J. Stevenson to William Macewen
Letter from J. Stevenson to William Macewen
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Fri, 30 Jul 2021 12:52:54 +0000
<![CDATA[Surgical Anatomy]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1748

Dublin Core

Title

Surgical Anatomy

Description

A copy of "Surgical Anatomy" by Joseph Maclise.

Creator

Joseph Maclise

Date

c. 1851

Identifier

Bookstore MAC [oversize]

Publisher

London : John Churchill
Surgical Anatomy
Surgical Anatomy
Surgical Anatomy
Surgical Anatomy
Surgical Anatomy
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Tue, 01 Mar 2022 17:04:44 +0000
<![CDATA[Krause's Nasal Polypus Snare]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1761

Dublin Core

Title

Krause's Nasal Polypus Snare

Description

A snare used for nasal polypectomy. This process was used to remove nasal polyps, painless soft growths found inside the nose.

This instrument has an inscription reading 'MAYER & CO. LONDON.'

Creator

Mayer & Phelps

Date

c. 1930s

Identifier

2000/2.3

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 28cm

Materials

Metal
Krause&#039;s Nasal Polypus Snare
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Wed, 09 Mar 2022 13:37:31 +0000
<![CDATA[Airway Prop]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1768

Dublin Core

Title

Airway Prop

Creator

Coxeter Ltd.

Date

20th Century

Identifier

2003/27.15

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Height: 2.1cm

Materials

Metal
Airway Prop
Airway Prop
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Wed, 09 Mar 2022 14:54:03 +0000
<![CDATA[Philip's Airway]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1769

Dublin Core

Title

Philip's Airway

Description

Philip's airway, with the inscription 'Ritchie Glasgow.'

Creator

George B. Ritchie

Date

c. 1930s

Identifier

2003/27.8

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 12.8cm

Materials

Metal;Rubber
Philip&#039;s Airway
Philip&#039;s Airway
]]>
Thu, 10 Mar 2022 10:37:41 +0000
<![CDATA[Clausen's Airway]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1770

Dublin Core

Title

Clausen's Airway

Description

Clausen's Airway, with the inscriptions '3D', '3' and 'KING LONDON.'

Creator

A. Charles King

Date

c. 1930s

Identifier

1999/3.3.3

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Materials

Metal; Rubber
Clausen&#039;s Airway
Clausen&#039;s Airway
Clausen&#039;s Airway
]]>
Thu, 10 Mar 2022 10:42:04 +0000
<![CDATA[Philip's Airway]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1775

Dublin Core

Title

Philip's Airway

Description

Philip's airway, with the inscriptions 'B.O.C.', '2' and '18mm.'

Creator

British Oxygen Company, Ltd.

Date

c. 1930s

Identifier

2003/27.7

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 8.9cm

Materials

Metal; Rubber
Philip&#039;s Airway
Philip&#039;s Airway
]]>
Thu, 10 Mar 2022 11:03:24 +0000
<![CDATA[Hewitt's Airway]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1776

Dublin Core

Title

Hewitt's Airway

Description

Hewitt's airway, with the inscription 'THACKRAY LEEDS.'

'1908' and 'HEWITT'S' has been handwritten on the rubber tube.

Creator

Charles F. Thackray Ltd.

Date

c. 1900s - c. 1930s

Identifier

2003/27.6

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 11.2cm

Materials

Metal; Rubber
Hewitt&#039;s Airway
Hewitt&#039;s Airway
]]>
Thu, 10 Mar 2022 11:08:27 +0000
<![CDATA[Forceps]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1782

Dublin Core

Title

Forceps

Date

c. 1800s

Identifier

2003/210.6

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Materials

Metal
Forceps
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Thu, 10 Mar 2022 11:36:29 +0000
<![CDATA[Hook]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1783

Dublin Core

Title

Hook

Date

19th Century

Identifier

2003/210.3

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Materials

Ebony; Metal
Hook
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Thu, 10 Mar 2022 11:38:23 +0000
<![CDATA[Tonsil Dissecting Forceps]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1809

Dublin Core

Title

Tonsil Dissecting Forceps

Description

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

Date

c. 1950s

Identifier

2000/3.122.16

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 13cm

Materials

Metal
Tonsil Dissecting Forceps
Tonsil Dissecting Forceps
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Thu, 31 Mar 2022 08:37:43 +0000
<![CDATA[Peritonsillar Forceps]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1813

Dublin Core

Title

Peritonsillar Forceps

Description

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

Creator

Mayer & Phelps

Date

20th Century

Identifier

2000/2.1

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 18.8cm

Materials

Stainless Steel
Peritonsillar Forceps
Peritonsillar Forceps
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Thu, 31 Mar 2022 09:09:42 +0000
<![CDATA[Perinaeum Needle]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1838

Dublin Core

Title

Perinaeum Needle

Description

A perinaeum needle, used for transperineal prostate biopsy.

Identifier

1996/2.26.6

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 19.2cm

Materials

Metal
Perinaeum Needle
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Thu, 31 Mar 2022 15:42:45 +0000
<![CDATA[Uterine Polypus Forceps]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1842

Dublin Core

Title

Uterine Polypus Forceps

Description

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

Creator

W. B. Hilliard & Sons Ltd.

Date

c. 1901

Identifier

2003/242

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 20cm

Materials

Metal
Uterine Polypus Forceps
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Thu, 07 Apr 2022 08:38:20 +0000
<![CDATA[Lawson Tait's Perineorrhaphy Scissors]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1844

Dublin Core

Title

Lawson Tait's Perineorrhaphy Scissors

Description

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).

Creator

C. Gray and Son

Date

c. 1930s

Identifier

1997/8.15

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 17.2 cm

Materials

Stainless Steel
Lawson Tait&#039;s Perineorrhaphy Scissors
Lawson Tait&#039;s Perineorrhaphy Scissors
]]>
Thu, 07 Apr 2022 09:04:30 +0000
<![CDATA[Blunt Hook and Crotchet]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1845

Dublin Core

Title

Blunt Hook and Crotchet

Description

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).

Date

c. 1860s

Identifier

2003/51

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Materials

Metal
Blunt Hook and Crotchet
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Thu, 07 Apr 2022 09:12:17 +0000
<![CDATA[Uterine Dressing Forceps]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1846

Dublin Core

Title

Uterine Dressing Forceps

Date

c. 1950s

Identifier

1999/3.3.23.1

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 12.5cm

Materials

Metal
Uterine Dressing Forceps
Uterine Dressing Forceps
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Thu, 07 Apr 2022 09:15:01 +0000
<![CDATA[Hysterectomy Clamp Forceps]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1847

Dublin Core

Title

Hysterectomy Clamp Forceps

Description

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

Date

c. 1930s

Identifier

1996/2.26.18

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 22cm

Materials

Stainless Steel
Hysterectomy Clamp Forceps
]]>
Thu, 07 Apr 2022 12:38:39 +0000
<![CDATA[Laryngeal Mirror]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1857

Dublin Core

Title

Laryngeal Mirror

Description

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

Creator

Gowllands Ltd

Date

c. 1950s

Identifier

2000/7.5

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 24.5cm

Materials

Glass; Metal
Laryngeal Mirror
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Thu, 14 Apr 2022 13:49:59 +0000
<![CDATA[Laryngeal Mirror]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1858

Dublin Core

Title

Laryngeal Mirror

Description

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

Creator

Gowllands Ltd

Date

c. 1950s

Identifier

2000/7.6

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 24.5cm

Materials

Glass; Metal
Laryngeal Mirror
]]>
Thu, 14 Apr 2022 13:51:50 +0000
<![CDATA[Three Bobbin Tank]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1896

Dublin Core

Title

Three Bobbin Tank

Description

Three bobbin tank, holding silk suture thread.

Date

c. 1900s

Identifier

2003/182

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 10cm

Materials

Glass; Rubber; Silk
Three Bobbin Tank
Three Bobbin Tank
]]>
Wed, 20 Jul 2022 13:27:41 +0000
<![CDATA[Cooper's Hernia Bistoury]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1898

Dublin Core

Title

Cooper's Hernia Bistoury

Description

A curved surgical knife used for hernia repair surgery.

Creator

W. B. Hilliard & Sons Glasgow

Date

c. 1860s

Identifier

2003/69

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Materials

Ebony; Metal
Cooper&#039;s Hernia Bistoury
Cooper&#039;s Hernia Bistoury
]]>
Wed, 20 Jul 2022 13:44:10 +0000
<![CDATA[Kilner's Artery Forceps]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1908

Dublin Core

Title

Kilner's Artery Forceps

Date

c. 1950s

Identifier

1997/8.49

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length: 16 cm

Materials

Stainless steel
Kilner&#039;s Artery Forceps
Kilner&#039;s Artery Forceps
]]>
Thu, 21 Jul 2022 15:07:12 +0000
<![CDATA[Authentic narrative of the death of Lord Nelson]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1928

Dublin Core

Title

Authentic narrative of the death of Lord Nelson

Description


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

Creator

William Beatty

Date

c. 1808

Identifier

Bookstore [BEA]

Publisher

London : Printed by T. Davison ... for T. Cadell and W. Davies ..
Authentic narrative of the death of Lord Nelson
Authentic narrative of the death of Lord Nelson
]]>
Fri, 21 Oct 2022 13:20:23 +0000
<![CDATA[Portrait of a young Sir William Macewen]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1932

Dublin Core

Title

Portrait of a young Sir William Macewen

Description

Photographic portrait of a young William Macewen

Date

c. 1874

Identifier

RCPSG 1/12/2/64
Portrait of a young Sir William Macewen
]]>
Thu, 10 Nov 2022 10:17:20 +0000
<![CDATA[Account book compiled by William Clift]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1933

Dublin Core

Title

Account book compiled by William Clift

Description

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

Creator

William Clift

Date

c. 1792-1822

Identifier

RCPSG 30/1
Account book compiled by William Clift
Account book compiled by William Clift
Account book compiled by William Clift
Account book compiled by William Clift
Account book compiled by William Clift
Account book compiled by William Clift
]]>
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 17:26:39 +0000
<![CDATA[Statistics of Glasgow Lock Hospital]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1942

Dublin Core

Title

Statistics of Glasgow Lock Hospital

Description

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

Creator

Alexander Patterson

Date

c. 1882

Identifier

Pamphlets: medical, v. 22
Statistics of Glasgow Lock Hospital
Statistics of Glasgow Lock Hospital
Statistics of Glasgow Lock Hospital
Statistics of Glasgow Lock Hospital
]]>
Wed, 14 Dec 2022 10:48:18 +0000
<![CDATA[Surgical Theatre at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1951

Dublin Core

Title

Surgical Theatre at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary

Description

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.

Date

c. 1920

Identifier

RCPSG 28/84
Surgical Theatre at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary
]]>
Tue, 20 Dec 2022 11:39:35 +0000
<![CDATA[Portrait of David Smith]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1959

Dublin Core

Title

Portrait of David Smith

Description

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 FRCP, has been the SFC Honorary Secretary since 2016.

Creator

Andrew Tannahill

Date

c. 2022
Portrait of David Smith
]]>
Thu, 19 Jan 2023 14:42:06 +0000
<![CDATA[Ratchetted Mouth Gag]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1965

Dublin Core

Title

Ratchetted Mouth Gag

Description

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

Date

c. 1930-1960

Identifier

2010/1/7

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Length of 12.5cm

Materials

Stainless steel
Ratchetted Mouth Gag
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Fri, 17 Feb 2023 12:02:55 +0000
<![CDATA[Forceps]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1974

Dublin Core

Title

Forceps

Description

A photograph of forceps, use remains unknown.

Date

c. Unknown

Identifier

2014/2/2
Forceps
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Fri, 17 Feb 2023 15:03:26 +0000
<![CDATA[Cased Set of Hernia Repair Instruments - Case]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1979

Dublin Core

Title

Cased Set of Hernia Repair Instruments - Case

Description

A case that is constructed of solid mahogany, with some brass decoration on the outer surface, containing 8 surgical instruments.

Creator

Milliken and Lawley 165 Strand, London

Date

c. Unknown

Identifier

2008/4/4

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

21cm in length, 10.8cm in width, 5.3cm in depth.

Materials

mahogany, brass
Cased Set of Hernia Repair Instruments - Case
Cased Set of Hernia Repair Instruments - Case
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Fri, 17 Feb 2023 16:02:54 +0000
<![CDATA[Curved bistoury (sharp pointed)]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1980

Dublin Core

Title

Curved bistoury (sharp pointed)

Description

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

Date

c. Unknown

Identifier

2008/4/4/1

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

18cm in length.
Blade: 7.9cm in length, 0.4cm in width.

Materials

Steel, wood
Curved bistoury (sharp pointed)
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Fri, 17 Feb 2023 16:17:19 +0000
<![CDATA[Curved Bistoury (probe pointed)]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1981

Dublin Core

Title

Curved Bistoury (probe pointed)

Description

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.

Date

c. Unknown

Identifier

2008/4/4/2

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

18cm in length.
Blade: 8.1cm in length, 0.5cm in width.

Materials

Steel, wood
Curved Bistoury (probe pointed)
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Fri, 17 Feb 2023 16:23:16 +0000
<![CDATA[Hernia bistoury (Cooper's pattern, straight)]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1982

Dublin Core

Title

Hernia bistoury (Cooper's pattern, straight)

Description

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.

Date

c. Unknown

Identifier

2008/4/4/3

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

17.4cm in length.
Blade: 8.0cm in length, 0.4cm in width (excluding base).

Materials

Steel, wood
Hernia bistoury (Cooper&#039;s pattern, straight)
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Fri, 17 Feb 2023 16:40:20 +0000
<![CDATA[Hernia suture needle]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1983

Dublin Core

Title

Hernia suture needle

Description

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.

Date

c. Unknown

Identifier

2008/4/4/4

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

18.1cm in length.
Blade: 7.8cm in length.

Materials

Steel, wood
Hernia suture needle
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Fri, 17 Feb 2023 16:43:41 +0000
<![CDATA[Tenaculum and Surgical Scalpel]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1984

Dublin Core

Title

Tenaculum and Surgical Scalpel

Description

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

Creator

James Dick, surgical instrument maker

Date

c. Unknown

Identifier

2008/4/4/5

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

Surgical scalpel
14.8cm in length.
Blade: 5.1cm

Materials

Steel, wood
Tenaculum and Surgical Scalpel
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Fri, 17 Feb 2023 16:52:52 +0000
<![CDATA[Surgical Scalpel]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1985

Dublin Core

Title

Surgical Scalpel

Description

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.

Creator

James Dick, surgical instrument maker

Date

c. Unknown

Identifier

2008/4/4/6

Alternative Title

Scalpel

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Materials

Steel, wood
Scalpel
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Wed, 22 Feb 2023 10:05:04 +0000
<![CDATA[Surgical Scalpel]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1986

Dublin Core

Title

Surgical Scalpel

Description

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

Creator

J GRAY & SON SHEFFIELD

Date

c. Unknown

Identifier

2008/4/4/7

Alternative Title

Scalpel

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

15.1cm in length.
Blade: 5.1cm in length.

Materials

Steel, wood
Scalpel
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Wed, 22 Feb 2023 10:13:36 +0000
<![CDATA[Straight artery forceps]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/2004

Dublin Core

Title

Straight artery forceps

Description

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

Creator

Merlin Medical

Date

c. 20th century

Identifier

2017/34/5-6

Alternative Title

Artery forceps

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

13.5 x 6.5 x 0.5 cm
18.5 x 7.5 x 0.5 cm

Materials

stainless steel
Artery forceps
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Wed, 08 Mar 2023 10:08:49 +0000
<![CDATA[Midwifery forceps]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/2018

Dublin Core

Title

Midwifery forceps

Description

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

Date

c.1900

Identifier

2005/3/2-3

Alternative Title

Forceps

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

320 mm in length
287 mm in length

Materials

wood, metal
Forceps
Forceps
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Fri, 17 Mar 2023 14:38:38 +0000
<![CDATA[Staff at Etaples]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/2024

Dublin Core

Title

Staff at Etaples

Description

Photograph of Mr Andrew James Hutton with Red Cross Auxilliary on his right and nurse from Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing Service on his left.

Date

c. 1918

Identifier

RCPSG 64/4/3
Staff at Etaples
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Wed, 29 Mar 2023 11:28:31 +0000
<![CDATA[Gosset's retractor]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/2032

Dublin Core

Title

Gosset's retractor

Description

Photograph of a self-retaining rectractor, mainly for abdominal work.

Date

c. 1890-1980

Identifier

2006/7/24

Alternative Title

retractor

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

16.7cm in length
23cm in width

Materials

Metal
retractor
retractor
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Wed, 05 Apr 2023 15:31:02 +0000
<![CDATA[Fergusson's bone forceps]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/2035

Dublin Core

Title

Fergusson's bone forceps

Description

A group of bone forceps, also known as "Lion" forceps. Each forcep has a screw joint and broad grooved handles.

Creator

EVANS & Co. LONDON

Date

c. 1890-1950

Identifier

2006/7/29-33

Alternative Title

forceps

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

17.5cm in length *2
19.5cm in length
22.5cm in length
23.5cm in length

Materials

Stainless steel
forceps
forceps
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Thu, 06 Apr 2023 12:53:44 +0000
<![CDATA[Hook retractor]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/2036

Dublin Core

Title

Hook retractor

Description

A photograph of a double blunt hook retractor with a grooved handle.

Date

c. Unknown

Identifier

2006/7/26/1

Alternative Title

retractor

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

16cm in length
0.8cm in width

Materials

Nickel-plated steel
 retractor
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Thu, 06 Apr 2023 13:26:48 +0000
<![CDATA[Fergusson's bone forceps]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/2041

Dublin Core

Title

Fergusson's bone forceps

Description

A photograph of straight bone forceps, with a circular joint and broad-fluted handles.

Date

c. 1880-1980

Identifier

2006/7/25

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Materials

Nickel-plated steel
Fergusson&#039;s bone forceps<br /><br />
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Fri, 14 Apr 2023 15:27:49 +0000
<![CDATA[Photograph of Archibald B Kerr]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/2053

Dublin Core

Title

Photograph of Archibald B Kerr

Description

Photograph of Archibald B Kerr, standing in a group photo.

Archibald Kerr graduated from the University of Glasgow in Medicine in 1929. Early in his career he was Surgeon to Out-Patients at the Western Infirmary in Glasgow and was assistant to Roy Frew Young.

In 1945, after the Second World War, he became Assistant Surgeon at the Wester Infirmary and was Surgeon to the Royal Alexandra Infirmary in Paisley the year after. Due to his work at Paisley, the hospital began to hold clinical classes for students at the University of Glasgow. From 1954 to his retirement in 1972 he worked as Consultant Surgeon in charge of the wards at the Western Infirmary.

Kerr was president of the College from 1964 to 1966.

Date

c. Unknown

Identifier

RCPSG 1/12/4/247
Photograph of Archibald B Kerr
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Fri, 02 Jun 2023 13:01:52 +0000
<![CDATA[Photograph of George H Edington]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/2066

Dublin Core

Title

Photograph of George H Edington

Description

Photograph of George H Edington.

George Edington started his medical training at King's College London, then continuing his studies at the Univeristy of Glasgow where he graduated MD in 1895.

He held the position of Professor of Surgery and Anatomy at both Anderson's College and the Western Medical School. He was assistant surgeon at the Royal Hospital for Sick Children and also worked with Sir William Macewen at the Glasgow Western Infirmary. He was Honorary Physician to King George V from 1922 to 1927.

Edington was president of the College from 1927 to 1929.

Date

c. Unknown

Identifier

RCPSG 1/12/5/4
Photograph of George H Edington
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Tue, 04 Jul 2023 13:15:22 +0000
<![CDATA[Photograph of James A Adams]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/2069

Dublin Core

Title

Photograph of James A Adams

Description

Photograph of James A Adams.

James Adams graduated from the University of Glasgow MB, CM in 1878 and gained his MD in 1881. He became a Fellow of the Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow in 1878. He worked within the anatomy department at the University of Glasgow alongside Professor John Cleland, as well as working as Surgeon to Out-Patients at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary. He also worked as a general practitioner during this time in the West-End of Glasgow. In 1892 he was appointed as Surgeon to the Glasgow Royal Infirmary.

Adams performed research into the anatomical relations between cerebral absesses and aural diseases. This research in part led to Macewen's pioneering work in using the mastoid antrum to access cerebral accesses. During the First World War Adams worked alongside William Macewen at the Princess Louise Hospital for Limbless Sailors and Soldiers.

Adams was president of the College from 1911 to 1913.

Date

c. Unknown

Identifier

RCPSG 1/12/5/4
Photograph of James A Adams
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Wed, 05 Jul 2023 10:26:04 +0000
<![CDATA[Photograph of Archibald Young]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/2071

Dublin Core

Title

Photograph of Archibald Young

Description

Photograph of Archibald Young.

Archibald Young qualified MB,CM from the University of Glasgow in 1895 after which he spent time in Europe continuing his studies. After returning to Glasgow he worked under great mentors, including Joseph Coats and Sir William Macewen. He spent much of his career working at the Western Infirmary, gradually working his way up the surgical posts from Extra Dispensary Surgeon in 1903 to Visiting Surgery to the Infirmary in 1917.

He became a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow in 1913 and was made Professor of Surgery at Anderson College. Young was Regius Professor of Surgery at the University of Glasgow from 1924–1939 and President of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow from 1935 to 1937.

Professor Young was president of the College from 1935 to 1937.

Date

c. 1935-1937

Identifier

RCPSG 1/12/5/4
Photograph of Archibald Young
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Wed, 05 Jul 2023 11:37:07 +0000
<![CDATA[Photograph of Roy Frew Young]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/2073

Dublin Core

Title

Photograph of Roy Frew Young

Description

Photograph of Roy Frew Young.

Roy Frew Young graduated in arts and medicine from Cambridge University. He worked alongside Sir George Beatson at the Glasgow Western Infirmary and JB Mackenzie Anderson at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary. In 1909 he became part of the Junior Surgical staff at the Glasgow Western Infirmary.

He served in France with the RAMC during the First World War and was awarded the Military Cross. After the War he became Assistant Surgeon to the Glasgow Western Infirmary. He also worked as Surgeon to the Royal Alexandra Infirmary and in 1924 he was made Visiting Surgeon to the Glasgow Western Infirmary.

Young was president of the College from 1940 to 1942.

Date

c. 1940-1942

Identifier

RCPSG 1/12/5/4
Photograph of Roy Frew Young
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Wed, 05 Jul 2023 14:57:16 +0000
<![CDATA[Photograph of John Barlow]]> https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/2080

Dublin Core

Title

Photograph of John Barlow

Description

Photograph of John Barlow.

John Barlow graduated MB, CM from the University of Edinburgh in 1875. He gained his MD in 1879, however he previously qualified to practice after sitting the MRCS in London in 1874. He initially focused his career on physiology being the assistant to Professor McKendrick at the University of Glasgow and the first Muirhead Demonstrator in Physiology at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary School of Medicine. He was also the Professor of Physiology in St Mungo's College. and lectured in physiology at the Technical College, the predecessor to the University of Strathclyde.

He then focused his career on practicing surgery. He became Visiting Surgeon to the Glasgow Royal Infirmary in 1892, eventually becoming Honorary Consulting Surgeon to the Infirmary in 1913.

Barlow became a Fellow of the Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow in 1881 and served as president from 1913 to 1915.

Date

c. 1913-1915

Identifier

RCPSG 1/12/5/4
Photograph of John Barlow
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Wed, 12 Jul 2023 10:24:41 +0000