Ether Collection

First use of anesthesia in surgery, 1846
First public demonstration of surgical anesthesia, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, 1846. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustratioin

Surgery Cures Stupidity
SATIRE:RESULTS OF ETHER - surgery as a cure-all: young mans stupidity cured by replacing straw head- stuffing with a brain!

Simpson researching anaesthetics, 1840s
Sir James Young Simpson (1811-1870), Scottish doctor. This historical artwork shows Simpsons butler walking in on Simpson, who is suffering from the effects of a recent experiment

Siebe and Harrisons patent ice-making machine, 1862. This machine was patented by James Harrison in Australia in 1859, and the design was then improved by Augustus Siebe & Co of London in 1861

Administering gas and ether to a patient in a sitting position, using Clover's apparatus
527508 Administering gas and ether to a patient in a sitting position, using Clover's apparatus. From RJ Probyn-Williams A Practical Guide to the Administration of Anaesthetics, London, 1901

Adult TV (version 2)
Victoria Glinka

Preparation of diethyl ether, wood engraving, published in 1880
Preparation of diethyl ether: condensation of ethyl alcohol (ethanol) and sulfuric acid at a temperature of 130 to 140 A C (273 to 413 A K). Wood engraving, published in 1880

Wrench ether saturator for magic lantern projector

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

Morton fait la premiere application de l ether sulfurique pour une operation chirurgicale
5993064 Morton fait la premiere application de l ether sulfurique pour une operation chirurgicale, a l hopital de Boston (engraving) by European School

Le baquet de Mesmer (engraving)
5993068 Le baquet de Mesmer (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le baquet de Mesmer)

Le reve d un etherise (engraving)
5993060 Le reve d un etherise (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le reve d un etherise)

Medical case with instruments and medicines, early 19th century
CHT184350 Medical case with instruments and medicines, early 19th century by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Historical Treasures in the Loan Collection of Scientific Apparatus, South Kensington (engraving)
1602488 Historical Treasures in the Loan Collection of Scientific Apparatus, South Kensington (engraving) by English School

Benefactors of Mankind (colour litho)
2795454 Benefactors of Mankind (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Benefactors of Mankind)

Experiment of Horace Wells, for the extraction of a tooth (engraving)
5993065 Experiment of Horace Wells, for the extraction of a tooth (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Experiment of Horace Wels)

Helicoptere a vapeur d ether de J Melikoff (engraving)
5228395 Helicoptere a vapeur d ether de J Melikoff (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Helicoptere a vapeur d ether de J Melikoff)

Jackson experimente sur lui-meme l action de l ether sulfurique (engraving)
5993062 Jackson experimente sur lui-meme l action de l ether sulfurique (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Suicide d Horace Wels, l un des inventeurs de l anesthesie chirurgicale (engraving)
5993059 Suicide d Horace Wels, l un des inventeurs de l anesthesie chirurgicale (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Suicide d Horace Wels)

Mort de Hannah Greener, pendant l inspiration des vapeurs de chloroforme (engraving)
5993058 Mort de Hannah Greener, pendant l inspiration des vapeurs de chloroforme (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mort de Hannah Greener)

Freezing Water by the Evaporation of Ether (engraving)
3624847 Freezing Water by the Evaporation of Ether (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Freezing Water by the Evaporation of Ether)

Experiences de Humphry Davy sur l inspiration du gaz protoxyde d azote a l Institution pneumatique de Clifton
5993061 Experiences de Humphry Davy sur l inspiration du gaz protoxyde d azote a l Institution pneumatique de Clifton (engraving) by European School

Cosmography or Science of the World (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR155539 Cosmography or Science of the World (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (17th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

The Benefactors of Mankind, plate depicting Great Inventions
CHT163156 The Benefactors of Mankind, plate depicting Great Inventions, 2nd half of 19th century (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Inhalation of Ether, the Graduated-Dose Inhaler (engraving)
1095713 Inhalation of Ether, the Graduated-Dose Inhaler (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Inhalation of Ether, the Graduated-Dose Inhaler)

SURGERY CURES INFIDELITY
SATIRE:RESULTS OF ETHER - surgery as a cure-all: infidelity cured by replacing much-pierced heart Date: 1847

SURGERY CURES STUPIDITY
SATIRE:RESULTS OF ETHER - surgery as a cure-all: young mans stupidity cured by replacing straw head- stuffing with a brain! Date: 1847

Surgery cures ugliness 1847
SATIRE:RESULTS OF ETHER - surgery as a cure-all: young woman patient exchanges ugly head for pretty one Date: 1847

ETHER WAVE GENERATOR
THE RETURN OF THE COSMIC GUN (Morrison F Colladay) The Ether Wave Generator which totally disintegrates matter Date: 1931

MORTON, William Thomas Green (1819-1868). American dentist that considered himself as the inventor and revealer of the use of ether for surgical anesthesia

The Gardens, Boston
Boston Public gardens were established in 1837 after philanthropist Horice Gray petitioned for the use of the land as a public botanical garden

Surgery using ether as anesthetic administered by inhalation, at Bellevue Hospital in New York, 1870. Method first experienced by William T. G. Morton in 1846. Oil

Stereoscopic television pictures by G. H. Davis
Stereoscopic television pictures: a notable British achievement. Three-dimensional pictures across the ether: the latest triumph of the inventor of television. Date: 1942

2619146; out of copyright

The Absolute Kings Forced to Swallow the Pill of the Constitution, 1848 (litho)
XIR233264 The Absolute Kings Forced to Swallow the Pill of the Constitution, 1848 (litho) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Early Operation Using Ether for Anesthesia; Southworth & Hawes, American, active 1844 - 1862; Boston, Massachusetts, United States, North America; late spring 1847; Daguerreotype; Whole plate

ALCHEMY: ETHER. Deriving ether, the fifth element, through alchemical means. Illustration from Sapientia veterum philosophorum sive doctrina eorundem de summa et universali medicina, 18th century

19th century medical inventions, including early syringes, sphygmomanometer, Letheon ether inhaler, ceramic false teeth, endoscope, thermometers, stethoscopes

Re-enactment of first anaesthesia, 1850
Re-enactment of first anaesthesia. Group of surgeons and a patient re-enacting the first operation that was carried out under general anaesthesia

Jacksons ether experiment
Charles Thomas Jackson (1805-1880), American physician, geologist and chemist experimenting on himself with ether in 1841

Classical elements, artwork C017 / 3603
Classical elements. Computer artwork representing the four classical elements of (clockwise from upper left) air, earth, water and fire

Inhalation Apparatus
This version of a 19th century anaesthetic inhaler consists of a two-part vessel A and B containing a sponge soaked in sulfuric ether or chloroform

Ether dreams
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First use of anaesthesia in surgery
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devised for the administration of ether anesthesia by Dr. William T. G. Morton, c. 1846. Wood engraving, 19th century
MORTON INHALER devised for the administration of ether anesthesia by Dr. William T.G. Morton, c. 1846. Wood engraving, 19th century

Smees ether inhaler. Line engraving, English, 1847
ETHER INHALER, 1847. Smees ether inhaler. Line engraving, English, 1847

WILLIAM T. G. MORTON (1819-1868). American dentist. Diorama of Morton demonstrating the use of ether anesthesia in
WILLIAM T.G. MORTON (1819-1868). American dentist. Diorama of Morton demonstrating the use of ether anesthesia in the operating room of the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, 16 October 1846

Le trans-ether, aero-moteur de la navigation atmospherique. Scaled design drawing for a patent of a steam paddle-wheel driven motor for dirigible navigation, designed by F. Ducroz of Boulogne, 1859

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"Ether: Revolutionizing Surgery and Beyond in the 19th Century" Step into the intriguing world of ether, a substance that forever changed the course of medical history. In 1846, it made its grand entrance as the first anesthesia used in surgery, marking a monumental milestone for humanity. Picture this: Dr. William Morton fearlessly performing a tooth extraction under ether anesthetic on September 30th, 1846. This groundbreaking event took place in Boston, Massachusetts and was captured vividly by a wood engraving from the era. But let's rewind to the early 1840s when Sir James Simpson embarked on his research journey into anaesthetics. His dedication and pioneering spirit laid the foundation for what would become one of medicine's greatest advancements. Ether didn't just revolutionize surgical procedures; it also earned its place in various other domains. From being utilized as a wrench ether saturator for magic lantern projectors to even finding its way into adult TV (version 2), ether proved its versatility beyond medicine. The preparation of diethyl ether became an art form itself, with wood engravings published in 1880 showcasing this intricate process. The attention to detail displayed not only highlights scientific progress but also serves as a testament to human ingenuity during that time period. Backtracking further still, we witness another significant moment etched in history—the first surgical operation with sulfuric ether anesthesia at Boston Hospital by none other than William Morton himself. This historic engraving transports us back to witness this groundbreaking procedure firsthand. However, our exploration doesn't stop there; we delve deeper into society's perception of pain tolerance throughout centuries past. An engraving depicting an accused witch enduring torture without flinching sheds light on how people perceived sensitivity during medieval times—a stark contrast to modern-day advancements like anesthesia. Finally, we encounter "Les Buveurs D'Ether, " yet another captivating engraving capturing Morton's application of sulfuric ether for surgical procedures at the hospital in Boston.