Surgery Collection (page 9)

Set of surgical instruments. 1st century BC
LRI4592709 Set of surgical instruments. 1st century BC by Roman, (1st century AD); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania

Anatomical figure: peel, open back, showing the brain and spinal cord
JLJ4661169 Anatomical figure: peel, open back, showing the brain and spinal cord. Miniature from the manuscript " Surgery" (Folio 12)

Anatomical figure: doctor examining the eye of a patient
JLJ4661153 Anatomical figure: doctor examining the eye of a patient. Miniature from the manuscript " Surgery" (Folio 17v)

Surgical instruments (relief, 1st century)
LRI4671953 Surgical instruments (relief, 1st century) by Roman, (1st century AD); Museo della Civilta Romana, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Roman art: engraved plaque of the forms of surgical instruments)

Operation (or dressing) A surgeon caring for a patient. Painting by Gerrit Lundens
JLJ4644129 Operation (or dressing) A surgeon caring for a patient. Painting by Gerrit Lundens (1622-1683) after Adriaen Brouwer (1605/1606-1638). 17th century. Dim. 0, 32x0, 28 m

145-148 Aldersgate Street, London, 1879 (b / w photo)
1786064 145-148 Aldersgate Street, London, 1879 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives

The Trepanation. 18th century print
XEE4144143 The Trepanation. 18th century print. by Unknown artist, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Trepanation. 18th century print.); Stefano Bianchetti; out of copyright

One of "Horrible history and true arrival in the city of soliers in
XEE4108732 One of " Horrible history and true arrival in the city of soliers in Provence" in Paris 1617. (beginning of the popular press) by Unknown Artist

Medical instrument, Surgeon Colonel Sir James Magill, Royal Army Medical Corps
5920694 Medical instrument, Surgeon Colonel Sir James Magill, Royal Army Medical Corps and Coldstream Guards, 1875 circa-1907 (metal) by English School, (19th century); National Army Museum

Une Operation (engraving)
3645457 Une Operation (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Une Operation. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1867)

Removing the Rocks in the Head, c. 1550-1600 (oil on panel)
3704072 Removing the Rocks in the Head, c.1550-1600 (oil on panel) by Bosch, Hieronymus (c.1450-1516) (after); 41.3x30.9 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

The Book of Cirurgia by Hieronymus Brunschwig (litho)
6009910 The Book of Cirurgia by Hieronymus Brunschwig (litho) by German School, (15th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Book of Cirurgia by Hieronymus Brunschwig (litho)
6009934 The Book of Cirurgia by Hieronymus Brunschwig (litho) by German School, (15th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Harvey Cushing, neurosurgeon, portrait (b / w photo)
5999516 Harvey Cushing, neurosurgeon, portrait (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harvey Cushing, neurosurgeon)

Page from Surgical instrument catalogue, c. 1900 (litho)
6033264 Page from Surgical instrument catalogue, c.1900 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Surgery (chromolitho)
1093984 Surgery (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Surgery. French educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn; French

Thomas Spencer Wells (1818-1897)
864371 Thomas Spencer Wells (1818-1897) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); (add.info.: Thomas Spencer Wells (1818-1897) English surgeon, born at St Albans, Hertfordshire

Joseph Lister (b / w photo)
815934 Joseph Lister (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joseph Lister (1827-1912)

William Cheselden (engraving)
815735 William Cheselden (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Cheselden (1688-1752)

Comic postcard, Doctor and patient Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Doctor and Scottish patient Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Doctor and nurse, operating theatre Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Doctor and patient - with a reference to the newly introduced heavier brass threepenny coin (the older, silver ones were lighter and smaller) Date: circa late 1930s

Comic postcard, Woman at the dentists Date: circa 1918

Comic postcard, Middle-aged woman and doctor - I ll come back when you re sober! Date: 20th century

Cataract operation, 1717 (engraving)
3090827 Cataract operation, 1717 (engraving) by Heister, L. (18th century); Bibliotheque de l Institut d Ophtalmologie, Paris, France; (add.info.: Operation de la Cataracte); German, out of copyright

The Plates from the First Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica by Andreas Vesalius
1573815 The Plates from the First Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica by Andreas Vesalius, (1514-1564) by Vesalius, Andreas (1514-64); (add.info)

Tatler Weddings and Engagements page, featuring Miss Kathleen Greenwood, Captain M E Dennis and Miss Joan Graham and Miss Muriel Stevenson Woodrow 1930

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

Sir Johann VI Hans von Kronberg and his wife Katharina
Sir Johann VI Hans von Kronberg (died 1488) and his wife Katharina von Reifenberg. From the grave effigy in St. Johann Church, Kronberg im Taunus, Hessen Germany

Operation to heal a sick Bushman, 1811 (colour engraving)
CHT293278 Operation to heal a sick Bushman, 1811 (colour engraving) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Womens Mission, engraved by JA Vinter, printed by Day & Son (colour litho)
FNM325773 Womens Mission, engraved by JA Vinter, printed by Day & Son (colour litho) by Barraud, Henry (1811-74) (after); Florence Nightingale Museum, London

The Clinic of Dr. Robert-Macaire (colour litho)
CHT235171 The Clinic of Dr. Robert-Macaire (colour litho) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); Ordre National des Pharmaciens, Paris

Ms 2030 fol. 1v Henri de Mondeville (c. 1260-c. 1320) teaching
CHT235124 Ms 2030 fol.1v Henri de Mondeville (c.1260-c.1320) teaching, from La Chirurgie de Maitre Henri de Mondeville (vellum) by French School, (14th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Nurses from the Red Cross during the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-95 (colour woodblock print
CHT235366 Nurses from the Red Cross during the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-95 (colour woodblock print) by Japanese School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Amputating an arm, from a medical manual by Jean-Baptiste-Leon Dubreuil, c
CHT235344 Amputating an arm, from a medical manual by Jean-Baptiste-Leon Dubreuil, c.1850-60 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque de la Faculte de Medecine, Paris

The Steel Balm, engraved by Francois Seraphin Delpech (1778-1825) c. 1826 (colour litho)
CHT235304 The Steel Balm, engraved by Francois Seraphin Delpech (1778-1825) c.1826 (colour litho) by Boilly, Louis Leopold (1761-1845); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The Surgeon (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF140226 The Surgeon (engraving) (b/w photo) by German School, (17th century); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Ms Sup Turc 693 fol. 95 Surgical puncture of the abdominal cavity of the aspiration of
CHT176053 Ms Sup Turc 693 fol.95 Surgical puncture of the abdominal cavity of the aspiration of peritoneal fluid with a canula on a patient suffering from dropsy

Ms H 89 Doctors curing the sick, from an edition of Book of Surgery
XIR223822 Ms H 89 Doctors curing the sick, from an edition of Book of Surgery by Rogier de Salerne (vellum) by French School, (14th century); Musee Atger, Faculte de Medecine, Montpellier

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"Surgery: A Journey Through Time and Advancements in Medical Science" Step into the world of surgery, where history meets innovation and medical breakthroughs have transformed lives. In 1846, a monumental milestone was achieved with the first use of anesthesia in surgery, forever changing the way procedures were conducted. Gazing upon a Roman statue of Asclepius, the Greek god associated with healing and medicine, one can't help but marvel at how far we've come. From trepanation depicted in 14th-century artwork to evidence of trephination found in an Inca skull, ancient civilizations had their own methods for surgical interventions. The cause and effect relationship between dental health and overall well-being is humorously portrayed by H. M. Bateman's dentist cartoon. It reminds us that even seemingly simple procedures like tooth extraction required skilled professionals throughout history. Nurses diligently watch over surgeries as silent guardians of patient care. Their presence brings comfort amidst complex operations such as total hip replacements captured on X-rays or Calots spinal surgery from the 19th century. In 1947, the Medical Fund Society Dental Surgery provided much-needed oral healthcare to those who couldn't afford it. This initiative highlights society's commitment to ensuring access to essential medical services for all. Even armies recognized the importance of dental health with mobile dental surgeries like that belonging to the French army—an innovative approach bringing dentistry closer to soldiers during times of conflict. Amidst these advancements lies a reminder that surgery has not always been about progress alone; it also involved difficult decisions like amputations—whether it be an arm or leg—the ultimate sacrifice made for survival or quality of life. As we reflect on this captivating journey through time, let us appreciate how surgical techniques have evolved while honoring those who paved the way for modern medicine—a testament to human resilience and our unwavering pursuit of better healthcare outcomes.