Small spatula with ebony handle, undated Artifact-box 354, Item hwilba0030 Bookmark Abstract Or Scope Marked J. Rudell & Co., Green River Works. view more view less Collection Context David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library History of Medicine artifacts collection, 1550-1999George D. Wilbanks Collection Artifacts, approximately 1750-1952
Brass suppository mold, undated Artifact-box 353, Item hwilba0031 Bookmark Abstract Or Scope Marked London: May Roberts. Screw-operated with 12 cavities. view more view less Collection Context David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library History of Medicine artifacts collection, 1550-1999George D. Wilbanks Collection Artifacts, approximately 1750-1952
Metal suppository mold, undated Artifact-box 355, Item hwilba0032 Bookmark Abstract Or Scope Screw-operated with six cavities. view more view less Collection Context David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library History of Medicine artifacts collection, 1550-1999George D. Wilbanks Collection Artifacts, approximately 1750-1952
Pill roller, undated Artifact-box 361, Item hwilba0033 Bookmark Abstract Or Scope Comes in two parts. Walnut and brass. view more view less Collection Context David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library History of Medicine artifacts collection, 1550-1999George D. Wilbanks Collection Artifacts, approximately 1750-1952
Octagonal ceramic pill tile, early 19th century Artifact-box 80, Item hwilba0034 Bookmark Collection Context David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library History of Medicine artifacts collection, 1550-1999George D. Wilbanks Collection Artifacts, approximately 1750-1952
Medical instruments, undated Artifact-box 285, Item hwilba0036 Bookmark Abstract Or Scope Cervical dilator/catheter, small probe with wooden handle, metal syringe. view more view less Collection Context David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library History of Medicine artifacts collection, 1550-1999George D. Wilbanks Collection Artifacts, approximately 1750-1952
Glass lantern slides for teaching obstetrics, late 19th to early 20th century Artifact-box 217, Item hwilba0037 Bookmark Abstract Or Scope Philadelphia, PA: N.H. Edgerton. 33 wood-framed slides in wooden box. view more view less Collection Context David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library History of Medicine artifacts collection, 1550-1999George D. Wilbanks Collection Artifacts, approximately 1750-1952
Smellie-style obstetrical forceps with wooden handles, circa 1850s Artifact-box 62, Item hwilba0038 Bookmark Collection Context David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library History of Medicine artifacts collection, 1550-1999George D. Wilbanks Collection Artifacts, approximately 1750-1952
Smellie obstetric perforator, 19th century Artifact-box 64, Item hwilba0039 Bookmark Abstract Or Scope Used for craniotomies. view more view less Collection Context David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library History of Medicine artifacts collection, 1550-1999George D. Wilbanks Collection Artifacts, approximately 1750-1952
Lenticular with pentagon end, 19th century Artifact-box 2, Item hwilba0040 Bookmark Abstract Or Scope Ebony handle. Used in conjunction with trephine. view more view less Collection Context David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library History of Medicine artifacts collection, 1550-1999George D. Wilbanks Collection Artifacts, approximately 1750-1952
Trephine with ebony handle and one bit, 19th century Artifact-box 277, Item hwilba0041 Bookmark Collection Context David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library History of Medicine artifacts collection, 1550-1999George D. Wilbanks Collection Artifacts, approximately 1750-1952
Tooth key, undated Artifact-box 278, Item hwilba0042 Bookmark Abstract Or Scope Ebony handle and one hook. view more view less Collection Context David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library History of Medicine artifacts collection, 1550-1999George D. Wilbanks Collection Artifacts, approximately 1750-1952
Small triangular leather medicine case, undated Artifact-box 279, Item hwilba0043 Bookmark Abstract Or Scope Two tapered metal vials with rubber caps; one missing vial. view more view less Collection Context David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library History of Medicine artifacts collection, 1550-1999George D. Wilbanks Collection Artifacts, approximately 1750-1952
Long curved retractors with wooden handle, undated Artifact-box 287, Item hwilba0044 Bookmark Collection Context David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library History of Medicine artifacts collection, 1550-1999George D. Wilbanks Collection Artifacts, approximately 1750-1952
Folding uterine sound with bone handle, undated Artifact-box 19, Item hwilba0045 Bookmark Collection Context David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library History of Medicine artifacts collection, 1550-1999George D. Wilbanks Collection Artifacts, approximately 1750-1952
Telescopic ear trumpet with swivel bell, undated Artifact-box 142, Item hwilba0046 Bookmark Abstract Or Scope Ear trumpet made of chrome. view more view less Collection Context David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library History of Medicine artifacts collection, 1550-1999George D. Wilbanks Collection Artifacts, approximately 1750-1952
Copper ear trumpet, undated Artifact-box 257, Item hwilba0047 Bookmark Collection Context David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library History of Medicine artifacts collection, 1550-1999George D. Wilbanks Collection Artifacts, approximately 1750-1952
Brass ear trumpet, undated Artifact-box 137, Item hwilba0048 Bookmark Abstract Or Scope Once painted black. Dome-shaped. view more view less Collection Context David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library History of Medicine artifacts collection, 1550-1999George D. Wilbanks Collection Artifacts, approximately 1750-1952
Silver-plated Art Nouveau ear trumpet, approximately 1895 Artifact-box 143, Item hwilba0049 Bookmark Abstract Or Scope Paris: Louis Lafont. Dome-shaped with decorative grill. view more view less Collection Context David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library History of Medicine artifacts collection, 1550-1999George D. Wilbanks Collection Artifacts, approximately 1750-1952
Spring lancet, 19th century Artifact-box 31, Item hwilba0050 Bookmark Abstract Or Scope England: Wiegand & Snowden. Brass in leather case. view more view less Collection Context David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library History of Medicine artifacts collection, 1550-1999George D. Wilbanks Collection Artifacts, approximately 1750-1952
Folding lancets, undated Artifact-box 61, Item hwilba0051 Bookmark Abstract Or Scope Tortoise shell handles. London: Evans. Plaid slipcase. Carried by Dr. Ella E. Brown of Chester, Pennsylvania in her doctor's bag. view more view less Collection Context David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library History of Medicine artifacts collection, 1550-1999George D. Wilbanks Collection Artifacts, approximately 1750-1952
Leather and wood medicine case with drawer, undated Artifact-box 258, Item hwilba0052 Bookmark Abstract Or Scope Five bottles, three jars. Handle and clasp damaged. view more view less Collection Context David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library History of Medicine artifacts collection, 1550-1999George D. Wilbanks Collection Artifacts, approximately 1750-1952
Leather medicine case with bottles, undated Artifact-box 259, Item hwilba0053 Bookmark Abstract Or Scope Six empty glass bottles with stoppers and metal screw caps. Case has two snaps. view more view less Collection Context David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library History of Medicine artifacts collection, 1550-1999George D. Wilbanks Collection Artifacts, approximately 1750-1952
Brass scales with weights, match holder, and prescriptions, undated Artifact-box 260, Item hwilba0054 Bookmark Abstract Or Scope Wooden box with apothecary weights written on inside of the lid. Twenty-three manuscript prescriptions on small separate pieces of paper. view more view less Collection Context David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library History of Medicine artifacts collection, 1550-1999George D. Wilbanks Collection Artifacts, approximately 1750-1952
Alcohol lamp in chrome box, undated Artifact-box 266, Item hwilba0055 Bookmark Abstract Or Scope Stamped on bottom: U.S.A. M.D. Pioneer, New York, NY. Used to dissolve powders and pills into solution for injection. view more view less Collection Context David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library History of Medicine artifacts collection, 1550-1999George D. Wilbanks Collection Artifacts, approximately 1750-1952
Knife case with knives, retractor, needle and catheter, undated Artifact-box 267, Item hwilba0056 Bookmark Abstract Or Scope Leather case. view more view less Collection Context David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library History of Medicine artifacts collection, 1550-1999George D. Wilbanks Collection Artifacts, approximately 1750-1952
Miscellaneous surgical instruments, 19th century Artifact-box 283, Item hwilba0057 Bookmark Abstract Or Scope Includes: Slide-catch forceps, folding scalpel, needles, scoop. view more view less Collection Context David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library History of Medicine artifacts collection, 1550-1999George D. Wilbanks Collection Artifacts, approximately 1750-1952
Miscellaneous medical instruments, 19th and 20th centuries Artifact-box 3, Item hwilba0058, Artifact-box 332, Item hwilba0058 Bookmark Abstract Or Scope Includes: Hale's speculum, syringes, D&C set, anesthesia mask for use with ether or chloroform, amputating knife, forceps, plastic endocervical applicators, retractors, dilators. view more view less Collection Context David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library History of Medicine artifacts collection, 1550-1999George D. Wilbanks Collection Artifacts, approximately 1750-1952
Octagonal scarificator, undated Artifact-box 21, Item hwilba0059 Bookmark Abstract Or Scope Has 16 blades in brass case. view more view less Collection Context David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library History of Medicine artifacts collection, 1550-1999George D. Wilbanks Collection Artifacts, approximately 1750-1952
Metal pharmaceutical box, undated Artifact-box 342, Item hwilba0061 Bookmark Abstract Or Scope Leavenworth Kansas: Adolf Lance. Label. view more view less Collection Context David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library History of Medicine artifacts collection, 1550-1999George D. Wilbanks Collection Artifacts, approximately 1750-1952
Wollaston-type brass optometer, 19th century Artifact-box 338, Item hwilba0062 Bookmark Abstract Or Scope One lens can be changed in eyepiece. Used to measure sight and fit eyeglasses. view more view less Collection Context David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library History of Medicine artifacts collection, 1550-1999George D. Wilbanks Collection Artifacts, approximately 1750-1952
Boston-style doctor's bag with instruments, undated Artifact-box 343, Item hwilba0063, Artifact-box 337, Item hwilba0063 Bookmark Abstract Or Scope Bag is made of leather. Contents include: two small surgical kits, needles and syringes, one syringe in metal case. view more view less Collection Context David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library History of Medicine artifacts collection, 1550-1999George D. Wilbanks Collection Artifacts, approximately 1750-1952
"Patented" wooden tonic cup, undated Artifact-box 341, Item hwilba0064 Bookmark Abstract Or Scope Wood used in cup reputedly had medicinal properties to enhance any solution drunk as a tonic. view more view less Collection Context David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library History of Medicine artifacts collection, 1550-1999George D. Wilbanks Collection Artifacts, approximately 1750-1952
Contemporary fetoscope, 20th century Artifact-box 32, Item hwilba0065 Bookmark Abstract Or Scope Steel. London: Down. Used in the U.K. and developing countries. view more view less Collection Context David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library History of Medicine artifacts collection, 1550-1999George D. Wilbanks Collection Artifacts, approximately 1750-1952
Porcelain crucible, undated Artifact-box 321, Item hwilba0066 Bookmark Collection Context David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library History of Medicine artifacts collection, 1550-1999George D. Wilbanks Collection Artifacts, approximately 1750-1952
Brass speculum, undated Artifact-box 340, Item hwilba0067 Bookmark Collection Context David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library History of Medicine artifacts collection, 1550-1999George D. Wilbanks Collection Artifacts, approximately 1750-1952
Glass mortar and pestle, undated Artifact-box 324, Item hwilba0068 Bookmark Abstract Or Scope Heavy blown glass. view more view less Collection Context David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library History of Medicine artifacts collection, 1550-1999George D. Wilbanks Collection Artifacts, approximately 1750-1952
Wooden mortar and pestle, undated Artifact-box 330, Item hwilba0069 Bookmark Collection Context David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library History of Medicine artifacts collection, 1550-1999George D. Wilbanks Collection Artifacts, approximately 1750-1952
Pewter infant feeder, undated Artifact-box 320, Item hwilba0070 Bookmark Abstract Or Scope Hallmark on bottom of bowl. view more view less Collection Context David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library History of Medicine artifacts collection, 1550-1999George D. Wilbanks Collection Artifacts, approximately 1750-1952
Pewter infant or invalid feeders, undated Artifact-box 328, Item hwilba0071 Bookmark Abstract Or Scope Five pewter infant or invalid feeders. Reproductions. view more view less Collection Context David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library History of Medicine artifacts collection, 1550-1999George D. Wilbanks Collection Artifacts, approximately 1750-1952
Wooden fermentation jar with lid, undated Artifact-box 323, Item hwilba0072 Bookmark Abstract Or Scope Wire handle. view more view less Collection Context David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library History of Medicine artifacts collection, 1550-1999George D. Wilbanks Collection Artifacts, approximately 1750-1952
Barber surgeon-style bleeding bowl, 17th century? Artifact-box 155, Item hwilba0073 Bookmark Collection Context David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library History of Medicine artifacts collection, 1550-1999George D. Wilbanks Collection Artifacts, approximately 1750-1952
Oxygenkure oxygen generator, late 19th-early 20th century Artifact-box 363, Item hwilba0074 Bookmark Abstract Or Scope Oxygenkure oxygen generator machine. New York: Seeger & Clarke. Box with directions on the inside of cover. view more view less Collection Context David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library History of Medicine artifacts collection, 1550-1999George D. Wilbanks Collection Artifacts, approximately 1750-1952
Steam atomizer, undated Artifact-box 69, Item hwilba0075 Bookmark Abstract Or Scope Whitall, Tatum & Co. Two glass cups, alcohol lamp; brass and wood. view more view less Collection Context David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library History of Medicine artifacts collection, 1550-1999George D. Wilbanks Collection Artifacts, approximately 1750-1952
Doctor's saddlebag, early 19th century Artifact-box 78, Item hwilba0076 Bookmark Abstract Or Scope Saddlebag has space for bottles and a drawer on each side. Leather with brass trim. Glass bottles, many with contents. view more view less Collection Context David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library History of Medicine artifacts collection, 1550-1999George D. Wilbanks Collection Artifacts, approximately 1750-1952
Anatomy dissection kit, 20th century Artifact-box 203, Item hwilba0077 Bookmark Abstract Or Scope Housed in a rolled case. Used by Dr. Wilbanks in his 1952 anatomy class. view more view less Collection Context David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library History of Medicine artifacts collection, 1550-1999George D. Wilbanks Collection Artifacts, approximately 1750-1952
Medicine chest, undated Artifact-box 45, Item hwilba0078 Bookmark Abstract Or Scope Medicine chest with homeopathic medicine bottles. Wooden. Glass bottles with labels, some contents intact. view more view less Collection Context David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library History of Medicine artifacts collection, 1550-1999George D. Wilbanks Collection Artifacts, approximately 1750-1952
Model of female reproductive tract, undated Artifact-box 146, Item hwilba0079 Bookmark Abstract Or Scope Raritan, N.J.: Ortho Pharmaceutical Corporation view more view less Collection Context David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library History of Medicine artifacts collection, 1550-1999George D. Wilbanks Collection Artifacts, approximately 1750-1952
Overbeck's Rejuvenator electrical stimulator, circa 1920s or 1930s Artifact-box 136, Item hwilba0080 Bookmark Abstract Or Scope Overbeck's Rejuvenator: popular model "Grimsby"; England, O. Overbeck. Housed in box with original instruction book. view more view less Collection Context David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library History of Medicine artifacts collection, 1550-1999George D. Wilbanks Collection Artifacts, approximately 1750-1952
Royal Army Medical Corps brass buttons, approximately 1860 Artifact-box 145, Item hwilba0081 Bookmark Abstract Or Scope Six large, two small. view more view less Collection Context David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library History of Medicine artifacts collection, 1550-1999George D. Wilbanks Collection Artifacts, approximately 1750-1952