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Surgical Instrument Collection

"Surgical Instruments: A Glimpse into the Evolution of Medical Tools" Step back in time to witness the fascinating history of surgical instruments

Background imageSurgical Instrument Collection: surgical chair with patient to remove a vesical calculation through the groin - Plate taken from '

surgical chair with patient to remove a vesical calculation through the groin - Plate taken from "
FLO4611780 surgical chair with patient to remove a vesical calculation through the groin - Plate taken from " L'Encyclopedie" by Denis Diderot (1713-1784)

Background imageSurgical Instrument Collection: The dentist, 1748-1798. Creator: Willem Joseph Laquy

The dentist, 1748-1798. Creator: Willem Joseph Laquy
The dentist, 1748-1798

Background imageSurgical Instrument Collection: Trompe l'oeil - Letter Rack with a Barber-Surgeon's Instruments, 1668

Trompe l'oeil - Letter Rack with a Barber-Surgeon's Instruments, 1668. Creator: Cornelis Norbertus Gysbrechts
Trompe l'oeil - Letter Rack with a Barber-Surgeon's Instruments, 1668

Background imageSurgical Instrument Collection: The Surgeon [reverse copy]. Creator: Unknown

The Surgeon [reverse copy]. Creator: Unknown
The Surgeon [reverse copy]

Background imageSurgical Instrument Collection: Allegory of Surgery, 1741. Creator: Charles Nicolas Cochin

Allegory of Surgery, 1741. Creator: Charles Nicolas Cochin
Allegory of Surgery, 1741

Background imageSurgical Instrument Collection: Allegory of Surgery, 1741. Creator: Charles Nicolas Cochin

Allegory of Surgery, 1741. Creator: Charles Nicolas Cochin
Allegory of Surgery, 1741

Background imageSurgical Instrument Collection: The surgeon Nikolaj Kaplin in the hospital of the village of Tura in Russia

The surgeon Nikolaj Kaplin in the hospital of the village of Tura in Russia Russia. Date of Photograph:1980 ca

Background imageSurgical Instrument Collection: Surgical demonstration which is carried out in a crowded room

Surgical demonstration which is carried out in a crowded room. Italy. Date of Photograph:1950 - 1960

Background imageSurgical Instrument Collection: Speculum and Roman forceps, belonging to the Carbonelli Collection in Rome

Speculum and Roman forceps, belonging to the Carbonelli Collection in Rome. The picture was taken during the Exhibition of Science History in 1929, in Florence

Background imageSurgical Instrument Collection: Case with surgical instruments in silver and gold, belonged to the Prof. Cipriani

Case with surgical instruments in silver and gold, belonged to the Prof. Cipriani. The object was donated by Pietro Leopoldo, Gran Duke of Tuscany to the Hospital of S. Maria Nuova

Background imageSurgical Instrument Collection: The picture shows a knife for circumcision and a speculum dating back to the seventeenth century

The picture shows a knife for circumcision and a speculum dating back to the seventeenth century belonging to the Carbonelli Collection in Rome

Background imageSurgical Instrument Collection: Operating Tent, Camp Letterman, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, 1863

Operating Tent, Camp Letterman, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, 1863

Background imageSurgical Instrument Collection: Gross Clinic, 1875-76. Creator: Thomas Eakins

Gross Clinic, 1875-76. Creator: Thomas Eakins
Gross Clinic, 1875-76

Background imageSurgical Instrument Collection: Amputation, February 17, 1786. February 17, 1786. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson

Amputation, February 17, 1786. February 17, 1786. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Amputation, February 17, 1786

Background imageSurgical Instrument Collection: Surgical instuments from Pompeii physicians home, Naples, Italy, c1909. Creator: Unknown

Surgical instuments from Pompeii physicians home, Naples, Italy, c1909. Creator: Unknown
Surgical instuments from Pompeii physicians home, Naples, Italy, c1909. To be viewed on a Sun Sculpture stereoscope made by Underwood & Underwood

Background imageSurgical Instrument Collection: Operating theatre, Lewisham Hospital, London, 1936

Operating theatre, Lewisham Hospital, London, 1936

Background imageSurgical Instrument Collection: Hospital operating theatre, Royal Masonic Hospital, Hammersmith, London, 1980. Artist

Hospital operating theatre, Royal Masonic Hospital, Hammersmith, London, 1980. Artist
Hospital operating theatre, Royal Masonic Hospital, Hammersmith, London, 1980. Ravenscourt Park hospital in Hasmmersmith in West London was formally known as the Royal Masonic Hospital

Background imageSurgical Instrument Collection: Trephination, 1593

Trephination, 1593. Using an elevator to remove a piece of bone from the skull. Trephination as a therapeutic or magico-religious procedure dates back to Neolithic times

Background imageSurgical Instrument Collection: Surgical Instruments, 1639, (1903)

Surgical Instruments, 1639, (1903). From Social England, Volume IV, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1903]

Background imageSurgical Instrument Collection: Surgery, 1751-1777

Surgery, 1751-1777. A print from the Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers by Diderot & d Alembert, 1751-1777. From a private collection

Background imageSurgical Instrument Collection: Head surgery, 1751-1777

Head surgery, 1751-1777. A print from the Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers by Diderot & d Alembert, 1751-1777. From a private collection

Background imageSurgical Instrument Collection: Eye surgery, 1751-1777

Eye surgery, 1751-1777. A print from the Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers by Diderot & d Alembert, 1751-1777. From a private collection

Background imageSurgical Instrument Collection: Breast surgery, 1751-1777

Breast surgery, 1751-1777. A print from the Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers by Diderot & d Alembert, 1751-1777. From a private collection

Background imageSurgical Instrument Collection: Roman Surgeons Knife, c2nd century

Roman Surgeons Knife, c2nd century

Background imageSurgical Instrument Collection: Arm being amputated without anaesthetic, Russo-Turkish War, 1877

Arm being amputated without anaesthetic, Russo-Turkish War, 1877. Turkish wounded being attended to by the Red Crescent

Background imageSurgical Instrument Collection: Amputation of a leg without anaesthetic, 1593

Amputation of a leg without anaesthetic, 1593. A surgeon uses a bow-saw to remove a patients leg blow the knee while his assistant holds the foot

Background imageSurgical Instrument Collection: Imhotep, Ancient Egyptian physician

Imhotep, Ancient Egyptian physician. Limestone relief. Imhotep is shown seated (right) together with surgical instruments (centre) and a birthing chair (left). Imhotep was something of a polymath

Background imageSurgical Instrument Collection: Ceremony of Circumcision, Basel, 1739 (first edition 1663). Artist: Jan Leusden

Ceremony of Circumcision, Basel, 1739 (first edition 1663). Artist: Jan Leusden
Ceremony of Circumcision. From Jan Leusden Philogus Hebraeo-Mixtus, Basel, 1739 (first edition 1663). Engraving

Background imageSurgical Instrument Collection: Circumcision set

Circumcision set. Photograph

Background imageSurgical Instrument Collection: Circumcision set, Dutch, 1827

Circumcision set, Dutch, 1827. Photograph

Background imageSurgical Instrument Collection: Trephine used by Dr. Ben Carson, 1984-1995. Creator: Codman & Shurtleff, Inc

Trephine used by Dr. Ben Carson, 1984-1995. Creator: Codman & Shurtleff, Inc
African-American neurosurgeon, author, and politician Benjamin Solomon Carson Sr. (born 1951) served as the 17th United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development from 2017 to 2021

Background imageSurgical Instrument Collection: The Country Surgeon, engraved by Thomas Major (1714-99) 1747 (engraving) (b / w photo)

The Country Surgeon, engraved by Thomas Major (1714-99) 1747 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF140220 The Country Surgeon, engraved by Thomas Major (1714-99) 1747 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Teniers, David the Younger (1610-90) (after); Private Collection; Flemish, out of copyright

Background imageSurgical Instrument Collection: restoration, medical equipment, surgical instrument, history of medicine

restoration, medical equipment, surgical instrument, history of medicine

Background imageSurgical Instrument Collection: nelatons operation for nasal polypus, medical equipment, surgical instrument

nelatons operation for nasal polypus, medical equipment, surgical instrument, history of medicine

Background imageSurgical Instrument Collection: incisions, medical equipment, surgical instrument, history of medicine

incisions, medical equipment, surgical instrument, history of medicine

Background imageSurgical Instrument Collection: operations for naso-pharyngral, medical equipment, surgical instrument, history of

operations for naso-pharyngral, medical equipment, surgical instrument, history of medicine

Background imageSurgical Instrument Collection: incurved form of the foot, the planzar, medical equipment, surgical instrument, history

incurved form of the foot, the planzar, medical equipment, surgical instrument, history of medicine

Background imageSurgical Instrument Collection: operations for naso-pharyn, medical equipment, surgical instrument, history of medicine

operations for naso-pharyn, medical equipment, surgical instrument, history of medicine

Background imageSurgical Instrument Collection: aspect of patient, medical equipment, surgical instrument, history of medicine

aspect of patient, medical equipment, surgical instrument, history of medicine

Background imageSurgical Instrument Collection: excision of the knee, the sawing of the lower end, medical equipment, surgical instrument

excision of the knee, the sawing of the lower end, medical equipment, surgical instrument, history of medicine

Background imageSurgical Instrument Collection: excision of the tipper jaw, medical equipment, surgical instrument, history of medicine

excision of the tipper jaw, medical equipment, surgical instrument, history of medicine

Background imageSurgical Instrument Collection: excision of the hip by an external incision, medical equipment, surgical instrument

excision of the hip by an external incision, medical equipment, surgical instrument, history of medicine

Background imageSurgical Instrument Collection: excision of the hip, medical equipment, surgical instrument, history of medicine

excision of the hip, medical equipment, surgical instrument, history of medicine

Background imageSurgical Instrument Collection: excision of the knee, medical equipment, surgical instrument, history of medicine

excision of the knee, medical equipment, surgical instrument, history of medicine

Background imageSurgical Instrument Collection: vertical section of knee-joint, medical equipment, surgical instrument, history of

vertical section of knee-joint, medical equipment, surgical instrument, history of medicine

Background imageSurgical Instrument Collection: epiphyses of the femur, medical equipment, surgical instrument, history of medicine

epiphyses of the femur, medical equipment, surgical instrument, history of medicine

Background imageSurgical Instrument Collection: excision of the operation the limb, medical equipment, surgical instrument, history

excision of the operation the limb, medical equipment, surgical instrument, history of medicine

Background imageSurgical Instrument Collection: excision of astragalus, inner incision, medical equipment, surgical instrument, history

excision of astragalus, inner incision, medical equipment, surgical instrument, history of medicine



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"Surgical Instruments: A Glimpse into the Evolution of Medical Tools" Step back in time to witness the fascinating history of surgical instruments. From amputation saws used during the Civil War to intricate tools found in ancient Pompeii, these instruments have played a crucial role in medical advancements throughout centuries. In 1863, at Operating Tent, Camp Letterman in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, surgeons relied on amputation saws to save lives amidst the chaos of war. The Gross Clinic by Thomas Eakins immortalizes this era with its vivid depiction of a surgical procedure conducted in 1875-76. Traveling further back in time, we find ourselves witnessing an amputation performed on February 17th, 1786. Captured by Thomas Rowlandson's artistry, this scene showcases the early days of surgical intervention. Venturing across continents and eras brings us to Naples, Italy circa 1909. In a physician's home from ancient Pompeii lies an assortment of surgical instruments that offer insight into medical practices from centuries ago. Fast forward to Lewisham Hospital's operating theatre in London during 1936. Here we glimpse modernization as surgeons utilize advanced tools for life-saving procedures. The Royal Masonic Hospital's operating theatre takes us even closer to contemporary times with its depiction from 1980. This artwork highlights how technology has revolutionized surgery over decades. Delving deeper into history reveals trephination techniques employed as early as 1593 – a testament to humanity's quest for understanding and healing through invasive measures. Surgical Instruments from various periods such as those depicted in "Surgical Instruments" (1639) and "Surgery" (1751-1777) showcase not only their functionality but also their artistic craftsmanship that reflects society's evolving approach towards healthcare. Specializing further within surgery itself unveils head surgeries and eye surgeries documented between 1751-1777. These illustrations shed light on the delicate procedures performed during that era.