Biotechnology
1990-1997
Tracy, a transgenic ewe. Genetically modified to produce a human protein (alpha antitrypsin) in her milk, 1990-97.
Papermaking
c1935
Model of a Fourdrinier-type papermaking machine made by Bertrams Sciennes Ltd, Edinburgh. On this machine, pulp or stuff passes through a rotary strainer before flowing over the brest box and onto the moving wire gauze. The wire is shaken from side to side to help interlock the fibres. The water drains out through the wire gauze as it passes over the rollers and more is drawn out by a vacuum suction box. At the end of the wire the wet sheet of paper is pressed and transferred to a moving felt blanket. This passes under a heavy marble roller to press the paper again. From this press the paper is transferred to another felt blanket and passed over cylinders filled with steam to dry it. To give a smooth finish, the paper may be passed through Calendar rolls before being reeled up.
Printing & Writing
1871
Hand-operated lithographic printing press made by Alex Seggie of Edinburgh, 1871.
Surgery
1876-1900
Green tin, 11 lengths of black sulpho-chromic catgut ligatures, by J.F. Macfarlon, British, 1876-1900
Psychology, Psychiatry & Anthropometry
1946-1950
Alexander Performance Scale Test material comprising: Passalong Test, Kohs' Block Design Test and Cube Construction Test with test cards and instructions in wooden case, made by Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd., Edinburgh, 1946-1950
Laboratory Medicine
1801-1900
Thirteen spirit bubbles in case, by A. Lovi, Scottish
1998
Four bottles and three plastic vial samples of alpha-1-antitrypsin, PPL Therapeutics' first medicinal protein product. Made by genetically modified sheep (Tracy being the first of these) and extracted from their milk at the facility near Edinburgh. At the time of collecting, AAT was in clinical trials as a treatment for the symptoms of cystic fibrosis. Made in 1998.
Case for amputation set, by T. Chapman, Scottish, probably 1801-1900
Smoking
1881-1882
Snuff mull in form of ram's head, on three coasters, two compartments with silver gilt lids, Scottish, 1881-1882
Radiomedicine
1979
"Emisonic 4264" hand-held revolving ultrasound transducer assembly, by Nuclear Enterprises Ltd., Edinburgh, 1979
2008-2010
Emotion expression face flash cards, designed to assist training in emotion and expression recognition, consisting of 10 expressions cards believed to be universally understood across cultures, and CD-ROM to build eye contact skills, made by Dunedin Multimedia Ltd, Edinburgh, Scotland, 2008-2010
Dentistry
1835-1870
Dental forceps, Gordon's universal, steel, by Hilliard, Edinburgh, 1835-1870
1824
Plaster phrenological head of unidentified individual, by O'Neill, Edinburgh, c.1824
1959-1961
"Diasonograph Mk1" ultrasound scanner, capable of "A" and "B" scans, by Nuclear Enterprises Ltd., Edinburgh c.1960, used by Prof. Stuart Campbell in his cephalometric researches into foetal development
1869-1875
Small bottle containing carbolised catgut ligature, by J.F. MacFarlan and Co. of Edinburgh, c. 1870
Railway Maps & Plans
1822
Printed and hand coloured map 'Plan and Section of the intended Railway or Tramroad from Stockton by Darlington to the Collieries near West Auckland in the County of Durham : and Several Branches therefrom, and of the Variations and Alterations Intended to be made therein Respectively & also of the Additional Branch of Railway or Tramroad Proposed to be made. 1822'. Scales 3":2 1/2m (horiz); 1":300' (vertic). This plan, the first enlarged plan of the Stockton and Darlington railway, belonged originally to George Brigham who surveyed the line for the opponents of the Bill. The first Act was passed 19 April 1821, the works were begun 13 May and the first rail laid 22 May 1822; the line was opened 22 Sept 1825.
Clinical Diagnosis
1885-1920
Dudgeon sphygmograph, in case, by Gardner and Son, 32 Forrest Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, 1885-1920. From the collection of Sir James Mackenzie.
Radar & Radio Location
1955-1965
AI23 Airpass radar and fire control system unit, made by Ferranti Limited..
Public Health & Hygiene
1870-1930
Smallpox pustule (or vesicle) gauge used to estimate the duration of immunity imparted by vaccination, by Young, Edinburgh, Scotland, 1870-1930
Mathematics
c. 1900
Plaster model of the surface z = 3a(x2 - y2) - (x3 + y3)
1936
Three ampoules of sterile kangaroo tendon sutures in carton by G.F. Emerson, Ltd., Scottish, 1936
Wellcome Medals
1905
Medal, silvered, Medical College for Women, Edinburgh, to S. Jean Meiklejohn, for Pathology, 1905, made by Kirkwood and Son, Edinburgh
Model of a half twist surface
1918-1919
Healy Pictorial Completion Test I, a picture completion test for children, originally devised by William Healy in Chicago, to detect juvenile delinquents, owned by Margaret Lowenfeld, manufactured c. 1918-1919.
Therapeutics
1840-1890
Induction coil, by Kemp and Co., Edinburgh, 1840-1890
1890-1920
Tube of sterile catgut ligature in carton, by J. Gardner and Son, Scottish, late 19th or early 20th century
1827
Plaster phrenological head of unidentified male, 19th century.
1927
Prof. Matthew Hay's academic cap, gown, and hood in box, by R.W.Forsyth Ltd., Edinburgh and Glasgow, 1927
Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception
1935-1949
"Brisettes" or crushable chloroform ampoule for use in midwifery, made by Macfarlan and Co. and supplied by Billings and Sons Ltd., Manchester, England, 1935-1949
Anaesthesiology
1925-1950
Empty ethyl chloride bottle, with box, for use with general anaesthesia, made by Duncan, Flockhart and Co., British, 1925-1950
1895-1929
Prof. Sir Alexander Ogston's MD gown, fine wool by James Middlemass and Co., 18 South Bridge, Edinburgh, c. 1895, for Aberdeen University.
Fixtures & Fittings from Railway Buildings
Mirror, North British Railway, from Ladybank Station, large mirror emblazoned in gold leaf 'William Younger & Co. Est. 1749. Indian Pale Ale, Edinburgh'. Dimensions 64"sq.x5".
Experimental Chemistry
1840
Allan's Saccharometer (c. 1840) signed P STEVENSON MAKER EDINBURGH, NO. 2461, with 12 weights, brass scale thermometer and ivory temperature rule in mahogany case (instruction booklet missing)
1858-1862
Map, drawn and engraved expressly for Brydone's Railway Directory Coach and Steam Boat Guide, with map of Scotland, engraved by W.H. Lizars, Edinburgh, 1858-1862
Allan hydrometer, serial no 3, in mahogany box, inscribed, "Improved hydrometer Allan Edinburgh maker no.3 18 wts."
1823-1834
Eidograph, by Alexander Adie, middle bar divided and numbered 0 to 70 each way; arms 70 one way, and 80 the other.
1813-1837
Gum lancet, double, folding, steel, one angled blade, one hooked, in tortoiseshell sheath, by MacLeod of Edinburgh, 1813-1837
1912-1914
Knitted interlacing red, blue and yellow wool, with hexagonal boundaries, by Alexander Crum Brown, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, 1912-1914
1860-1880
Forceps, obstetrical, axis traction, one shank only, steel and ebony, by Gardner, 45 South Bridge, Edinburgh, Scotland, 1860-1880.
1928
Drever and Collins Performance Test of Intelligence: A Series of Non-linguistic Tests for Deaf and Normal Children; devised by James Drever and Mary Collins in 1928 and consisting of Kohs Block Design, Knox Cube Test, Domino Test, Picture Completion Test etc., and used on the University of Aberdeen Experimental Education EdB course, 1949-1950; made in Edinburgh by Andrew H. Baird, c.1928.
Medical Glass-ware
Clear glass poison bottle, labelled "Chloroform", by Duncan, Flockhart and Co., British
Microscopes
1873-1876
Freezing microtome invented by Professor William Rutherford, c.1873, made by J. Gardner, 1873-1876.
1871-1900
Tent introducer, steel, by Young of Edinburgh, late 19th century
1835-1876
Percussor (cased), made by Mackenzie, Edinburgh, Scottish, 1835-1876
1826
Plaster cast of the head of a member of the Brazilian Botocudos tribe, probably for phrenological use, by O'Neil, Edinburgh, 1826.
c.1914
Locked cylinder of three interlacing sheets in red, yellow and black leather, with elliptical shapes, by Alexander Crum Brown, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, 1912-1914
Three interlacing sheets of red, blue and yellow wool, in the shape of a locked cylinder, by Alexander Crum Brown, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, 1912-1914. Described in the Napier Tercentenary catalogue, as the smallest possible locked cylinder.
Interlacing sheets of varnished different coloured leather in a cylinder shape, by Alexander Crum Brown, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, 1912-1914. Gradual colours and large perforations.
Interlacing sheets of varnished different coloured leather in a cylinder shape, by Alexander Crum Brown, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, 1912-1914. Described in the Napier Tercentenary Handbook as a knotted cylinder of gradual colours.
Bottle of sterile catgut ligature, by J.F. MacFarlan and Co., Scottish, late 19th or early 20th century
