These objects offer a hugely varied and rich source of material culture with a focus on physical therapies, from 18th century quackery and once orthodox practices like bloodletting to massage and other current treatments.
Therapeutics
1910-1918
Field medical pannier, canvas, with leather and metal fittings, interior compartments, some with protective metal plates, contents include drug bottles, injection ampoules, dressings, bandages, splints, by Bach and Riedel, German, 1910-1918
1669
Scarificator, brass, by G.B. Boeller, 1669, in tooled leather case
Cape Ventilator for therapeutic use by Cape Engineering Co. Ltd., Warwick, 1950-65
1849
Duchenne Medical Induction Machine, made by Charriere, Paris, French, 1849
1975-1981
Portable resusication unit, the Pulsar 4 Lown cardiovascular comprising defibrillator, removeable scope, ECG and charger, with paddles, by American Optical (Medical Division), Crosby Drive, Bedford
1900-1936
Glass and rubber atomizer, for asthma, by Dr. R. and Dr. O. Weil, in original carton, Frankfurt, Germany
Atomizer, used for the nose and throat, made by Pineoleum Company, USA.
1955-1956
Prototype twin coil dialyser in an apricot tin with lid, by Willem Johann Kolff, Netherlands, 1955-1956
1880-1900
Electrogalvanic amulet, Richardson's Magneto-Galvanic Battery (or possibly a fake?), disc with cross at centre and 14 small discs arranged in a circle around it. Made of zinc, brass, copper, iron and nickel, with woven string instead of chain. Made by A.M. Richardson & Co., New York, USA, 1880-1900. Engraved on front of cross with two hearts radiating electric bolts, and on reverse side with 'PAT & RD US, GB, FRANCE, ITALY ETC.' Note gap in outer ring around disc. Similar to A602762.
1701-1900
Three brass automatic lancets, in leather covered case, 18th or 19th century, one lancet is lacking its top lever, registered as German
1850-1900
Rectangular insulating stand, mahogany with glass legs, English or French, 1850-1900
1914-1918
Padded boot, canvas, made in Austria, probably for Trench foot, 1914-1918, found in and Austrian hospital.
1900-1930
Rubber ball massager, four balls at end of bakelite handle, Neda brand, British, 1900-1930
1601-1700
Wooden stand on arm rest, for use by a patient during bleeding, carved oak, English, 1601-1700
1880-1910
Case containing a Hypodermic syringe, glass and nickel-plated brass, with accessories. 20 mm x 80 mm x 80 mm, 61 g. The case is lined in a distictive purple velvet and contains one vial inscribed with 'COCAINE', a syringe and two needles. Trace residues remain inside glass barrel. Probably English, 1880-1910.
1960-1975
Hypodermic syringe, 5cc, disposable, plastic, "Dispendique", French, 1960-1975
1890-1910
Electrode with curving ebonite handle, rectangular head with metal fitment having 3 rounded pins, Riviere collection, probably French, 1890-1910
1801-1850
7 lancets, 3 by Wolloms, 1 by Mapleson, 1 by Simpson, 1 by Weiss, in fishskin case, first half 19th century
1840-1900
Bronchitis kettle by Allen and Son, 1840-1900
1931-1932
"Tabloid" first aid kit, No.717, for public service vehicles, in japanned metal case, by Burroughs Wellcome and Co., London, 1931-1932
Glass atomizer, made by Parke, Davis and Company, in box, English
1859-1900
Set of stomach pumping instrument with accessories for rectal use, in mahogany case, Dakin Brothers, London
Lancet by Weiss in tortoiseshell lancet case, 18th or 19th century
1871-1900
Plated metal inhaler, 'Booth's Hyomei Exhaler', with instructions and accessories in box, by the R. T. Booth Company, 96 Southwark Street, London, England, 1871-1900.
1783-1855
4 lancets, steel and tortoiseshell, 3 by Evans of London, 1 by Stodart of London, 1783 to 1850, in leather case
Hypodermic syringe, steel and glass, with two needles and two phials, in leatherette case, by Burroughs Wellcome of London, c. 1890, Snow Hill (London)
1901-1930
Urethral irrigator, Canny Ryall, bulb only, India-rubber and steel, by Genito-Urinary of London, early 20th century
Spinal needle, with trocar, nickel plated brass body, by Bailey and Son, London, military issue, 1914-1918
1850-1855
Mechanical leech, in leather case, c.1850
1860-1900
Late 19th century magneto-electric machine, with elaborate workmanship by Green, London(?)
Pewter bleeding bowl, graduated, 18th or 19th century
1920
Electromagnetic machine containing 2 dry batteries and a small induction coil, made by Galvanophor, probably English, c.1920
Steel lancet, in tortoiseshell sheath, by Still, British, first half 19th century
Lancet case, empty, tortoiseshell, owned by MNHR, 18th or 19th century
1993-1994
Fenwal triple blood pack for storage of whole blood used in transfusions, by Baxter Healthcare Ltd, Thetford, Norfolk, supplied by South Thames Blood Tranfusion Service, 1993-4
1875-1910
Hypodermic syringe, glass and silver-plated brass, in fitted leather case, by Arnold and Sons, London, 1875-1910
1900-1910
Electrical fittings (29 miscellaneous), 48 objects in total, European, 1900-1910
1985
Autopen 1 Unit multi-dose insulin injection pen manufactured by Owen Mumford Ltd., Oxfordshire, England, 1985
1989
Ames Glucometer GX Check paddle for use with the Ames Glucometer GX Blood Glucose Meter. Manufactured in 1989 by Miles Inc (Diagnostics Division), Elkhart, USA
1999
Glucotrend (TM) soft test system, blood glucose tester and Softclix II finger pricker, plus glucose strips. In box with instructions.
1855-1890
Hypodermic syringe, Pravaz type, glass and silver, French, 1855-1890
Resuscitator, for administration of tobacco enema
1822-1863
Brass automatic lancet of unusual mechanical type, in leather covered case, by Simpson, London, 1822-1863, located no. 55, The Strand
1909- 1913
Three cannulae, used by E. Hedon in experiments on blood transfusions between dogs, including diabetic dogs, 1909- 1913
1890-1920
D'arsonval high frequency alternator, wooden base, two glass leyden jars, discharging rods, helical coil, by G. Graiffe, 40 rue St. Andre des Arts, Paris, France, 1890-1920.
2018
Micra™ Transcatheter Pacing System, directly implanted in a person's heart to regular its' beat, developed and manufactured by Medtronic Limited, 2018
1996
0.9% Sodium Chloride & 5% Glucose, intravenous infusion liquid in plastic packaging, by Baxter Healthcare Ltd, 1996.
Autopen 2 Unit Series II multidose insulin injection pen manufactured by Owen Mumford Ltd., Oxfordshire, England, 1985. Incomplete - needle missing.
1981-1990
Battery operated portable insulin infusion pump type MS36, by Graseby Medical, Bushey, Hertfordshire, England, 1981-1990.
