Surgeons Collection

Photographic evidence of the Loch Ness Monster
Photographic " evidence" of the Loch Ness Monster

Calots spinal surgery, 19th century
Calots spinal surgery, 19th-century artwork. This operation is being carried out by the French surgeon Jean-Francois Calot (1861-1944) on a condition known as Potts disease

Royal College Surgeons
The Royal College of Surgeons, in Lincolns Inn Fields, London, one of Britains leading medical institutions, chartered in 1800 but with origins in medieval guilds

Italy, Umbria, Preci. A narrow street in Preci, known throughout Europe in the sixteenth century for its school for surgeons, founded by Benedictine monks

Barber-surgeons, satirical artwork
Barber-surgeons. Satirical artwork depicting barber-surgeons and their patients as monkeys. At bottom, the barber role is being performed, while at top the surgical and medical roles are shown

PROY2A-00004
Henry VIII presenting a charter to the Company of Barber Surgeons. Color lithograph reproduction of a painting by Holbein

Barber-Surgeon at Work
A barber-surgeon treating a patient

Career of a Naval Surgeon at the Royal Hospital, Haslar (engraving)
1046135 Career of a Naval Surgeon at the Royal Hospital, Haslar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Career of a Naval Surgeon at the Royal Hospital, Haslar)

Modern Athenians plate 46 - Edinburgh
James Simson (d. 1876) doctor and president of the Royal College of Surgeons, approaching Alexander Monro (d. 1859) professor of Anatomy

Setting a Bone 1682
Surgeons setting a bone, with the help of Michaults bone- setting apparatus

John Cunningham Saunders. Portrait. (print)
7419875 John Cunningham Saunders. Portrait. (print) by Devis, Arthur (1712-87) (after); (add.info.: John Cunningham Saunders, 1773 - 1810)

Surgeons Hall
The Company of Surgeons moved from Surgeons Hall in Old Bailey to a site at 41 Lincolns Inn Fields in 1797. Construction of the first College building, to a design by George Dance the Younger

St Bartholomews Hospital, London - An operating Theatre
St Bartholomews Hospital, Farringdon, City of London - An operating Theatre. Date: circa 1907

Sydney as Macquarie Found It
A painting depiction of Sydney, circa 1809, as Governor Lachlan Macquarie found it. On the left hand side is Government House and its garden

Dossibai Patell
Dossibai Rustomji Cowasji Patell (1881 - 1960), Indian obstetrician and gynaecologist, who in 1910 became the first woman to become a member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS)

Hunterian Museum Royal College Surgeons Iln Import
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John Hunter (1728 - 1893), Scottish surgeon, one of the most distinguished scientists and surgeons of his day. He assisted his brother

Interior of the new museum, Royal College of Surgeons, located at Lincoln's Inn Fields in London. Date: 1854

First surgical operation with sulfuric ether anesthesia at Boston Hospital by William Morton, 19th century (engraving)
PCT4292703 First surgical operation with sulfuric ether anesthesia at Boston Hospital by William Morton, 19th century (engraving) by French School

First surgical operation with sulfuric ether anesthesia at Boston Hospital by William Morton, 19th century (engraving)
2757521 First surgical operation with sulfuric ether anesthesia at Boston Hospital by William Morton, 19th century (engraving) by French School

The Charity of Saints Cosmas and Damian (oil on panel)
471524 The Charity of Saints Cosmas and Damian (oil on panel) by Francken or Franck, Ambrosius the Elder (1544-1618); 239x89 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp

A Surgeon (oil on canvas)
471563 A Surgeon (oil on canvas) by Cossiers, Jan (1600-71); 110x87 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Human figure with Russian battleship for a head being operated on by Japanese surgeons, 1904 (lithograph)
2623834 Human figure with Russian battleship for a head being operated on by Japanese surgeons, 1904 (lithograph) by Utagawa

The New Year Honours, Sir Joseph Lister, Baronet, President of the Royal Society, raised to the Peerage (litho)
1597034 The New Year Honours, Sir Joseph Lister, Baronet, President of the Royal Society, raised to the Peerage (litho) by Begg

The Board of the Surgeons Guild, 1737 (oil on canvas)
5895277 The Board of the Surgeons Guild, 1737 (oil on canvas) by Quinkhard, Jan Maurits (1688-1772); 193x275 cm; Historical Museum, Amsterdam, Netherlands; (add.info.: left to right: Pieter Plaatman)

A remarkable x-ray photograph (b / w photo)
6004141 A remarkable x-ray photograph (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A remarkable x-ray photograph)

The late Mr J Whitaker Hulke, FRS (engraving)
1627945 The late Mr J Whitaker Hulke, FRS (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Mr J Whitaker Hulke, FRS)

The late Mr Caesar Hawkins, FRS, Sergeant-Surgeon to the Queen (engraving)
1622716 The late Mr Caesar Hawkins, FRS, Sergeant-Surgeon to the Queen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Mr Caesar Hawkins, FRS)

The late Dr Nelaton, French Surgeon (engraving)
1620952 The late Dr Nelaton, French Surgeon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Dr Nelaton, French Surgeon)

Surgeon-General Sir Thomas Longmore, CB (engraving)
1046036 Surgeon-General Sir Thomas Longmore, CB (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Surgeon-General Sir Thomas Longmore, CB)

The Late Professor Syme, of Edinburgh (engraving)
1104469 The Late Professor Syme, of Edinburgh (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Late Professor Syme, of Edinburgh)

Sir William MacCormac, Baronet, Five Times President of the Royal College of Surgeons (b / w photo)
1628673 Sir William MacCormac, Baronet, Five Times President of the Royal College of Surgeons (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Chocolat Poulain trade card, Ambroise Pare (chromolitho)
964045 Chocolat Poulain trade card, Ambroise Pare (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chocolat Poulain trade card, with a portrait of Ambroise Pare)

Portrait of Sir William Bowman (b / w photo)
984202 Portrait of Sir William Bowman (b/w photo) by Lock and Whitfield (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir William Bowman, 1st Baronet, British surgeon, histologist and anatomist)

The heroic mothers, a peasant woman who in Ancona has her skin removed from her shoulders to give it to one of her
2815517 The heroic mothers, a peasant woman who in Ancona has her skin removed from her shoulders to give it to one of her

The terrible fight, in Petersburg, between an assistant and a mad surgeon at the time of operating a sick person
2815472 The terrible fight, in Petersburg, between an assistant and a mad surgeon at the time of operating a sick person (colour litho) by Beltrame

Militray Hospital at Netley, Hampshire
Operating Theatre at R. V. (Royal Victoria) Hospital at Netley. A large military hospital near Southampton, Hampshire. Date: 1912

Edward Orange Wildman Whitehouse, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c
2619107 Edward Orange Wildman Whitehouse, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c.1870 (engraving) by French School

Sir W Lawrence, Baronet, FRCS, Sergeant-Surgeon to Her Majesty (engraving)
1611072 Sir W Lawrence, Baronet, FRCS, Sergeant-Surgeon to Her Majesty (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir W Lawrence, Baronet, FRCS)

John Hunter (engraving)
1609870 John Hunter (engraving) by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Hunter. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 2 April 1859)

Barber Surgeons Hall, Monkwell Street. Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members of the Society of Antiquaries from his J.T

Bas-relief of a gardener on the wall of Mr. Holylands stables, Gardiners Lane. Man in doublet and breeches holding a spade, dated 1670

Barber Surgeons Hall, Monkwell Street, London
Barber Surgeons Hall, Monkwell Street, from the church yard of St. Giles, Cripplegate. Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members of the Society of Antiquaries

Relics associated with King Henry VIII. Miniature of Anne of Cleves by Holbein, lid of ivory box containing Cleves miniature, lid of ivory box containing Henry VIII Holbein miniature

Portrait of Sir Charles Mansfield Clarke (engraving)
819677 Portrait of Sir Charles Mansfield Clarke (engraving) by Lane, Samuel (1780-1859) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Charles Mansfield Clarke, British surgeon and physician)

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Surgeons: Masters of Healing and Innovation From the depths of Loch Ness to the hallowed halls of the Royal College Surgeons, these skilled professionals have long captivated our imagination. The world of a tapestry woven with tales of groundbreaking procedures and remarkable achievements. Travel back in time to 19th century Calots, where spinal surgery was revolutionized by pioneering minds. Witness the incredible advancements made in Italy's Umbria region during the sixteenth century, as Preci became renowned throughout Europe for its school dedicated to surgeons. Benedictine monks skillfully removed kidney stones and performed eye surgeries, leaving an indelible mark on medical history. Delve into the intriguing realm of barber-surgeons through satirical artwork that sheds light on their dual roles. PROY2A-00004 captures a Barber-Surgeon at Work, showcasing their unique blend of skills in both hairdressing and surgical procedures. Step aboard naval vessels at the Royal Hospital Haslar with Career of a Naval Surgeon engraving; witness their unwavering dedication in providing medical care amidst turbulent waters. Modern Athenians plate 46 - Edinburgh offers a glimpse into contemporary surgical practices as we marvel at how far we've come since those early days. Set your sights on Setting a Bone 1682, an illustration that showcases not only surgical expertise but also compassion towards patients enduring pain. Discover Sydney as Macquarie Found It – a testament to how surgeons played an integral role in shaping cities across continents. Dossibai Patell stands tall as an emblematic figure who shattered glass ceilings for women aspiring to excel in this noble profession. Photographic evidence may elude us when it comes to capturing mythical creatures like Nessie, but there is no denying that surgeons possess extraordinary abilities beyond our wildest imaginations, and are healers armed with knowledge passed down through generations – guardians entrusted with restoring health and transforming lives. In this ever-evolving world, surgeons remain at the forefront of medical breakthroughs.