https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/files/original/679e95d7a141f6612c38d504441f3442.jpg 1263caf38f463ec6d9162b3e8835488c 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 Box: 17.8cm in length, 3.9cm in width, 1.6cm in depth. Scalpels: 16.1cm in length, 1cm in width. Materials Metal 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 Surgical Scalpels in Aseptic Metal Box Description An account of the resource 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 A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource c. 1920-1940 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2006/7.47 Asepsis Instrument Surgery