https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/files/original/d6b5f00cedcd7f9dd4f598462b73e6af.jpg f3c64dafd0b7e97ba65396c73737a010 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Museum and Artwork Subject The topic of the resource Museum collections Description An account of the resource Our museum collection helps tell the story of the College, of its place in the city of Glasgow, and of Scottish medical history. Our collection also tells the story of the students, Fellows and Members who have shaped the College over the centuries. We have fascinating medical instruments and equipment used by some of the most famous people associated with the College, including Joseph Lister, David Livingstone and William Macewen. These sit alongside a varied and often gruesome collection of surgical and dental instruments which help to show the progression and innovation made in surgical procedures from the 18th century onwards. Physical Object An inanimate, three-dimensional object or substance. Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original object Case: 22.3 x 4.8 x 3.6 cm Scalpels: 20.2 x 1.3 cm Materials Wood and nickel steel. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wooden case of breast knives Description An account of the resource 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. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource <a href="https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/items/show/1122">Down Bros Ltd.; 1874-1989; Health care manufacturer</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource c. 1880-1910 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2006/7.48 Instrument Surgery