Medical Instrument Collection

An engraving depicting male and female catheters, 19th century
5311360 An engraving depicting male and female catheters, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1820); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Syringe entering pleural membranes around human lung to extract sample
Anatomy, Biomedical Illustration, Close-Up, Cross-Section, Extracting, Healthcare and Medicine, Human Lung, Medical Instrument, Medical Procedure, Medical Sample, Operation, Pen and Ink

The Anatomist, 1811. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
The Anatomist, 1811. Cartoon showing the terror of a patient and his wife as a surgeon opens his bag of instruments. Seeing the skeleton in the cupboard

Vaginal speculum used by Joseph-Claude-Anthelme Recamier (1774-1852) (wood & metal)
CHT236082 Vaginal speculum used by Joseph-Claude-Anthelme Recamier (1774-1852) (wood & metal) by French School, (19th century); Musee d Histoire de la Medecine, Paris

Apothecarys pestle and mortar, early 18th century (brass and copper)
BAL3024 Apothecarys pestle and mortar, early 18th century (brass and copper) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: used in preparation of drugs; ); English

Vaginal speculum used by Antoine Jobert de Lamballe (1799-1867) (metal & ivory)
CHT236088 Vaginal speculum used by Antoine Jobert de Lamballe (1799-1867) (metal & ivory) by French School, (19th century); Musee d Histoire de la Medecine, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French

Surgical instruments used by Doctor Antommarchi for the dissection of Emperor Napoleon I
CHT184351 Surgical instruments used by Doctor Antommarchi for the dissection of Emperor Napoleon I (1769-1821) by French School, (19th century); Musee d Histoire de la Medecine, Paris

Bleeding bowl, Strasbourg, c. 1760 (porcelain)
BAL3021 Bleeding bowl, Strasbourg, c.1760 (porcelain) by German School, (18th century); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

African-American Man Doctor Wearing White Coat And Stethoscope Writing Prescriptions
UNITED STATES - Circa 1950s: African-American Man Doctor Wearing White Coat And Stethoscope Writing Prescriptions

Lymphocytes, illustration
Lymphocytes, computer artwork. T- and B-lymphocytes are part of the immune system. B cells mature in bone marrow and are responsible for humoral immunity; they operate by recognising a specific site

Operation Room, Woolwich School Treatment Centre, London, 1914. A doctor, anaesthetist, and nurse attending to a child with a gag in their mouth

Operating Room, Fulham School Treatment Centre, London, 1914. A female doctor and nurse attending to a patient

A theatre at the Thavies Inn Hospital, London, 1930
An operating theatre at the Thavies Inn Hospital, London, 1930. A theatre within the venereal disease centre for pregnant women. In 1931 the Infirmary was absorbed by Sheffield Street Hospital

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

Hermann Ludwig Ferdinand von Helmholtz, c1900
Hermann Ludwig Ferdinand von Helmholtz, German physicist and physiologist, c1900. The inventor of the opthalmoscope (1850)

Hermann Ludwig Ferdinand von Helmholtz, German physicist and physiologist, 1907. The inventor of the opthalmoscope (1850)

Using a laryngoscope to aid the removal of a polyp from the throat, c1890. A small mirror on a long metal handle was invented in 1854 by a Spanish singing teacher Manuel Garcia (1805-1906)

Hermann von Helmholtz (1821-1894), German physicist and physiologist, 1894
Hermann Helmholtz (1821-1894). German physicist and physiologist, inventor of the Opthalmascope. Seen here giving a lecture on 7 July 1894 shortly before his death

Woman in a birthing chair, Ancient Egyptian limestone relief from Kawm Umbu. Various medical instruments are depicted on the right

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

Circumcision set. Photograph

Circumcision set, Dutch, 1827. Photograph

Doctor Portrait Head Shoulder Wearing Opthalamoscope Diagnostic Tool Doctors Health Physician Healthcare
UNITED STATES - Circa 1960s: Doctor Portrait Head Shoulder Wearing Opthalamoscope Diagnostic Tool Doctors Health Physician Healthcare

DOCTOR AND PATIENT, 1938. Dr. Kate B. Karpeles, president of the American Medical Womens Association, in her office in Washington, D.C. Photograph, 1938

Otoscope

Stethoscope

NURSE, 1942. A surgery nurse at the Cairns General Hospital in Eleven Mile Corner, Arizona. Photograph by Russell Lee, 1942

NURSE, 1942. A nurse prepares for an operation at the Cairns General Hospital in Eleven Mile Corner, Arizona. Photograph by Russell Lee, 1942

DOROTHEA DIX (1802-1887). American philanthropist and reformer. Photograph, c1860

MEDICAL INSTRUMENT, 1867. Articulated surgical blades that can be fitted to one handle, developed by Joseph-Frederic-Benoit Charriere and exhibited at the 1867 Paris International Exhibition

MEDICAL INSTRUMENT, 1867. Speculum for obtaining a view of the larynx, as exhibited at the 1867 Paris International Exhibition. Contemporary English wood engraving

MEDICAL INSTRUMENT, 1867. Polypotome for cutting away growths in the larynx, as exhibited at the 1867 Paris International Exhibition. Contemporary English wood engraving

EYE WASH, 1867. Follins eye wash instrument, as exhibited at the Paris International Exhibition. Wood engraving, English, 1867

MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS, 1867. Medical instruments invented by Leroy d Etiolle, for extracting from the bladder, exhibited at the 1867 Paris International Exhibition. Wood engraving, English, 1867

DENTAL INSTRUMENTS. Dental instruments, including a tongue depressor and tooth extractors, from a surgical treatise by Arabic surgeon az-Zahrawi, 10th century

Doctor in full suit posing in studio, (B&W), portrait

The Sidcup Cottage Hospital in Kent. The clinic centre. 1939

The Sidcup Cottage Hospital in Kent. A sister woking in the operating theatre. 1939

Dentist pulling teeth. American daguerreotype, c1845
DENTIST AND PATIENT, 1845. Dentist pulling teeth. American daguerreotype, c1845

The extraction of a bone fragment from the brain resulting from a skull fracture
SKULL OPERATION, 1517. The extraction of a bone fragment from the brain resulting from a skull fracture. Woodcut from the first edition of Hans von Gersdorffs Feldtbuch der Wundartzney

Copper engravings, French, 18th century, from Denis Diderots Encyclopedia
BREAST SURGERY. Copper engravings, French, 18th century, from Denis Diderots Encyclopedia

T. S. Wells performing operation
Thomas Spencer Wells (1818 - 1897) British gynecologist who perfected ovariotomy, performing an operation on a patient anaesthetized by chloroform, c1870

The doctors surgery, Oil on sackcloth
Ethiopia, 20th century. The doctors surgery. Oil on sackcloth

Scalpel blades, drawing
Medicine - Surgery - Scalpel blades. Drawing

Veterinary Surgeon

Medical care, conceptual artwork F006 / 3817
Medical care, conceptual computer artwork

Home care, conceptual artwork F006 / 3859
Home care, conceptual computer artwork

Medical care, conceptual artwork F006 / 3979
Medical care, conceptual computer artwork

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In the 19th century, a female medical student delves into the world of dissection, as depicted in a captivating wood engraving. The image showcases her determination and passion for learning about the human body. Another intriguing artwork from that era is "The Anatomist" by Thomas Rowlandson. This piece captures the intensity and precision required in anatomical studies during this time. Joseph-Claude-Anthelme Recamier's vaginal speculum, made of wood and metal, serves as a reminder of the advancements made in gynecological instruments. It symbolizes progress in women's healthcare and highlights the contributions of individuals like Recamier. Similarly, Antoine Jobert de Lamballe's vaginal speculum crafted from metal and ivory demonstrates further innovation in this field. These instruments played crucial roles in improving diagnostic accuracy and treatment options for women. An early 18th-century brass and copper apothecary's pestle and mortar reflects the importance of compounding medicines accurately. Pharmacists relied on these tools to create customized remedies tailored to patients' needs. Doctor Antommarchi utilized surgical instruments for Emperor Napoleon I's dissection, showcasing both his expertise as a physician and historical significance surrounding one of history's most prominent figures. A porcelain bleeding bowl from Strasbourg dating back to c. 1760 reminds us of traditional bloodletting practices prevalent at that time. This artifact represents an era when medical treatments were still evolving but held cultural significance nonetheless. Moving forward through history brings us to an illustration depicting an African-American man doctor wearing a white coat while writing prescriptions with his stethoscope around his neck. This powerful image challenges stereotypes while highlighting diversity within medicine. An intricate illustration featuring lymphocytes emphasizes our understanding of immune system components critical for maintaining health or combating diseases effectively. Transporting ourselves to London in 1914 reveals two operating rooms: one located at Woolwich School Treatment Centre and another at Fulham School Treatment Centre.