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Apothecary jar

Description:: Apothecary jar. Cup-shaped white, black and green ceramic jar on pedestal base; lid is round with conical shape and concave sides; lid is capped with a pointed finial; both lid and boy of jar are decorated with a pattern of green leaves, including acanthus leaf pattern at top of lid; body has green wreath decoration.
Created:: 1880 - 1933?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 9
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

Apothecary jar

Description:: Apothecary jar. White ceramic cup-shaped jar on pedestal base with domed lid; jar has raised ribbing and scalloping decorating body; lid is capped with a pointed finial and decorated with raised ribbing.
Created:: 1801 - 1900?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 6
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

Apothecary jar with bust decoration

Description:: Apothecary jar. Ceramic vase with decoration in yellow, blue, green, brown and white; vase contains two portrait busts framed by a botanical motif.
Created:: 1850 - 1900?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 12
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

Apothecary weights

Description:: Weight set. Small circular metal box with 7 apothecary weights; weights are brass and coin-shaped; the set has the following weights: one 2 drachms, three 1 drachms, one 2 scruples, one 1/2 drachm, one 1/2 scruple. Includes manufacturer markings: "H. T. Phila." This weight set is part of a collection of pharmaceutical teaching weight sets.
Contributor:: The Henry Troemner Company (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
Created:: 1850 - 1900?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 3
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

Apothecary weights

Description:: Weight set. Small circular metal box with 7 apothecary weights; weights metal and cylindrical with a small knob at the top; the set has the following weights: 2 dram, 1 dram, 2 scruple, 1/2 dram, 1 scruple, two 1/2 scruples. This weight set is part of a collection of pharmaceutical teaching weight sets.
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 3
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

Apothecary weights

Description:: Weight set. Small circular metal box with 14 apothecary weights; weights are brass and coin-shaped; the set has the following weights: two 2 drachm, two 1 drachm, three 1/2 drachm, two 2 scruples, two 1 scruple, two 1/2 scruple. Includes manufacturer markings: "H. T. Phila." This weight set is part of a collection of pharmaceutical teaching weig...
Contributor:: The Henry Troemner Company (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
Created:: 1850 - 1900?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 3
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

Apothecary weights

Description:: Weight set. Small circular metal box labeled with an "A" with 7 apothecary weights inside; box contains the following weights: one 2 drachm, one 1 drachm, one 1/2 drachm, one 2 scruple, one 1 scruple, one 1/2 scruple, one 1 gram. This weight set is part of a collection of pharmaceutical teaching weight sets.
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 3
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

Apothecary weights

Description:: Weight set. Small circular metal box with 14 apothecary weights; weights are brass and coin-shaped; the set has the following weights: two 2 drachms, two 1 drachms, two 2 scruples, four 1/2 drachms, three 1/2 scruple. Includes manufacturer markings: "H. T. Phila,"H. Troemner Phila,"H.T." and "M." This weight set is part of a collection of pharma...
Contributor:: The Henry Troemner Company (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
Created:: 1850 - 1900?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 2
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

Apothecary weights

Description:: Weight set. Small circular metal box with 6 apothecary weights; weights are brass and coin-shaped; the set has the following weights: two 2 drachms, two 1 drachms, two 2 scruples, four 1/2 drachms, three 1/2 scruple. Includes manufacturer markings: "H. T. Phila,"J.L.B." and "M." This weight set is part of a collection of pharmaceutical teaching ...
Contributor:: The Henry Troemner Company (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
Created:: 1850 - 1900?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 3
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

Applebaum's suppository machine

Description:: Suppository press. Square, two piece metal press with large brass screw attached into cylindrical extension on the top piece of the press ; a two-sided handle is also threded on top of the screw and attached with a brass nut; press comes with three square metal molds that can make 12 or 6 suppositories in round or oval shapes of various sizes; ...
Creator:: Applebaum, Samuel Karl,"(1877-1942)
Contributor:: Druggist's Appliance Company (Port Richmond, New York)
Created:: 1924 - 1942?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 14
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

Aq. Chlorof. pharmacy bottle

Description:: Pharmacy bottle. Large rectangular clear glass pharmacy bottle with a long cylindrical neck and a glass stopper with a disc-shaped head; white, black, and red glass label. Includes manufacturer markings: "AQ. CHLOROF." and "PAT. APR 2, 1889 -- W. T. CO. -- G."
Contributor:: Whitall Tatum Company (Millville, New Jersey)
Created:: 1889?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 5
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

Aq. Cinnam. pharmacy bottle

Description:: Pharmacy bottle. Rectangular clear glass pharmacy bottle with a long cylindrical neck and a glass stopper with a disc-shaped head; white, black, red and gold glass label. Contains manufacturer markings:"AQ. CINNAM." and "W. T. CO. -- W. T. C."
Contributor:: Whitall Tatum Company (Millville, New Jersey)
Created:: 1890?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 7
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

Archibald's suppository machine

Description:: Suppository machine. Cast iron machine painted black with gold decoration; brass press mechanism and suppository molds; molds of two different sizes come with machine, and there is a compartment on left size of machine for storing the one not in use; medicinal preparations are placed in the mold, then handle at the top of the machine brings down...
Creator:: Heyl, Henry Renno,"(1842-1919)
Contributor:: Archibald, Henry C. (1842-1908)
Created:: 1900?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 8
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

Arden pharmacy bottle

Description:: Pharmacy bottle. Elongated cylinder-shaped jar that narrows at the neck; round glass stopper with ribbed edge. Includes manufacturer markings: "ARDEN."
Contributor:: Arden
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 6
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

Artery forceps

Description:: Artery forceps. Forceps are made from nickel-plated brass; tweezer-style forceps with lobed jaws, serrated at interior tips; sliding catch in unique fishtail shape.
Created:: 1850 - 1900?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 3
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

Artery forceps and needle holder

Description:: Artery forceps and needle holder. Small, double-ended tweezer-style forceps with broad, fenestrated jaws with interlocking teeth at tips; forceps has a sliding catch for holding jaws in place; other end contains small, circular jaws with ridged edges that act as a needle holder; item is nickel-plated metal, likely brass.
Created:: 1890 - 1920?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 3
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

Arthur H. Thomas Co. thermometer set

Description:: Thermometer set. Black leather case with 2 metal front clasps and hinges; interior of case is lined with soft purple fabric; case contains 5 glass and mercury thermometers with different graduated measurement markings. The back of each thermometer includes manufacturer markings: "TOTAL IMMERSION -- A. H. T. Co. PHILADA. U.S.A. No. 7 -- MADE IN G...
Created:: 1900 - 1939?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 4
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

Artificial leech kit

Description:: Artificial leech kit. Wooden box with black leather exterior and yellow velvet lined interior with 4 dividers; kit includes five clear glass vials in various sizes with lipped openings and a metal scarifier; metal scarifier has a circular knob which turns gears and circular bladed tip at the other end and a lever that can reset the turned gear; ...
Contributor:: George Tiemann & Co (New York)
Created:: 1880 - 1920?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 9
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

Artificial leech kit

Description:: Artificial leech kit. Wooden box with brown leather exterior, brown velvet lined interior with black velvet lined lid; kit contains one scarifier and two cylindrical syringes made of clear glass; inside the syringes are threaded metal rods attached to corks with metal caps on one end, and metal wingnuts on the other which can be adjusted to cre...
Contributor:: J. H. Gemrig (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
Created:: 1880 - 1900?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 5
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

Artificial leech kit

Description:: Artificial leech. In black box lined with purple velvet on inner lid; set includes four long clear glass vials in various sizes with lipped openings and a curved scarifier; the scarifier is made of metal and has a circular knob which turns gears and bladed tip at other end and a lever that can reset the turned gear; includes manufacturer marking...
Contributor:: Tiemann & Co (New York City, New York)
Created:: 1860 - 1880?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 20
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

Asepto syringe

Description:: Asepto syringe. White cardoard box with black and red lettering; box includes 1 asepto infant feeder syringe; syringe barrel is glass and marked with measurements up to 1oz.; syringe has black rubber nipple. Includes manufacturer markings:"B-D ASEPTO SYRINGES""B-D ASEPTO NO. 2063""Becton, Dickinson & Co."MADE IN U.S.A." This syringe would have o...
Contributor:: Becton-Dickinson (Rutherford, New Jersey)
Created:: 1958?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 6
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

Aspirating cannula

Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 3
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

Aspirating cannula

Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 5
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

Aspirator syringe

Description:: Aspirator syringe. Wooden box with brown leather lined exterior and purple satin and velvet interior; kit inclues 1 metal and glass syringe, 1 hypodermic needle, and 1 trocar; syringe has a one-ringed metal plunger marked with measurements up to 50cc; syringe barrel is metal and glass and has a two-ringed thumb grip. Includes manufacturer markin...
Contributor:: A.S. Aloe Company (St. Lous, Missouri)
Created:: 1885 - 1893?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 5
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

Aspirator syringe

Description:: Aspirator syringe. Wooden box with black leather lined exterior and purple velvet lined interior; case has needle compartment with 4 slots for needles; includes 1 aspirator syringe with 2-prongued plunger with metal encased glass barrel and a threaded adapter for needle or hose attachments; includes 2 needles, 4 nozzles, and 1 two-way stopcock.
Created:: 1860 - 1900?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 4
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

Aspirator syringe

Description:: Aspirator syringe. Metal syringe with wide barrel and handled plunger; syringe includes 1 two-way stopcock.
Created:: 1860 - 1900?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 4
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

Assorted fractional weights

Description:: Weight set. Small circular metal box with 53 fractional weights; weights are varying sizes, shapes and materials. This weight set is part of a collection of pharmaceutical teaching weight sets.
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 3
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

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Atlas automatic electric steam vaporizer

Description:: Vaporizer. Stored in a red cardboard box with blue and off-white decoration; an image of a man's upturned face decorates the box; vaporizer has a cylindrical glass body with a metal stand that fits over the bottom portion of the vaporizer; vaporizer has metal lid and porcelain-covered metal heating unitl that fits through round hole in the lid; ...
Contributor:: DeVilbiss Manufacturing Company (Toledo, Ohio)
Created:: 1940 - 1960?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 9
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

Automatic blood lancet

Description:: Blood lancet. Thin metal instrument with pull knob at the proximal end of spring loaded shaft with rounded tip cover; rounded tip cover can be screwed on and off; push lever placed halfway down the shaft beside finger grip which triggers 1 small blade. Includes manufacturer markings:"DITTMAR."
Contributor:: Dittmar and Penn Corporation (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
Created:: 1935 - 1960?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 4
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

Automatic blood lancet

Description:: Blood lancet. Thin metal instrument with pull knob at the proximal end of spring loaded shaft with rounded tip cover; rounded tip cover can be screwed on and off; lever placed halfway down the shaft beside finger grip which triggers 1 small blade.
Created:: 1890 - 1930?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 4
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

Auvard's weighted vaginal speculum

Description:: Vaginal speculum. Single piece of metal with cylindrical metal shaft with slight opening at top; round weight around middle of shaft; flat, angled piece at top flared out into a triangle; triangle bends at 90 degree angle and narrows down to a slightly concave duck-billed shape. Includes manufacturer markings:"DR. SKINNER."
Creator:: Auvard, Alfred, 1855-1940
Created:: 1900 - 1904?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 5
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

Auvard's weighted vaginal speculum

Description:: Vaginal speculum. Single piece of metal with cylindrical metal shaft with slight opening at top; round weight around middle of shaft; flat, angled piece at top flared out into a triangle; triangle bends at 90 degree angle and narrows down to a slightly concave duck-billed shape. Includes manufacturer markings:"BETZ," and "B. H. R."
Creator:: Auvard, Alfred, 1855-1940
Contributor:: Frank S. Betz Company
Created:: 1895 - 1937?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 5
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

Baccae Juniperi pharmacy bottle

Description:: Pharmacy bottle. Large rectangular clear glass pharmacy bottle with a long cylindrical neck and a glass stopper with a disc-shaped head with faceted sides; white, black and gold glass label; contains dried juniper berries. Contains manufacturer markings:"BACCAE JUNIPERI." and "PAT'D. MARCH 22ND 1892."
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 8
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

Backhaus towel clamp

Description:: Towel clamp. Clamp has scissor style construction with short catch under loop handles; long, straight shanks; clamp has short jaws that curve inward and narrow to points where they meet in the middle; instrument has a manufacturer mark of a serpant coiled around a scepter in an S-shape topped by a crown for Kny-Scheerer Company.
Contributor:: Noyes Bros & Cutler (St. Paul, Minnesota)
Created:: 1880 - 1920?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 3
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

Baer's modification of Goodell's uterine dilator

Description:: Uterine dilator. Metal dilator with ribbed handles that arch up at a 45 degree angle; ratchet mechanism between handles for holding dilator blades in a specific position; graduated markings on ratchet; spring mechanism between handles; two sides of instrument held together at screw joint; instrument has a secondary criss-crossing mechanism on sh...
Creator:: Goodell, William, 1829-1894
Contributor:: Baer, B. F."(Benjamin Franklin)" 1846-1920
Created:: 1850 - 1900?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 4
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

Baer's modification of Goodell's uterine dilator

Description:: Uterine dilator. Metal dilator with ribbed handles that arch up at a 45 degree angle; ratchet mechanism between handles for holding dilator blades in a specific position; graduated markings on ratchet; spring mechanism between handles; two sides of instrument held together at screw joint; instrument has a secondary criss-crossing mechanism on sh...
Creator:: Goodell, William, 1829-1894
Contributor:: Baer, B. F."(Benjamin Franklin)" 1846-1920
Created:: 1850 - 1900?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 6
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

Ballenger's swivel septum knife

Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 4
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

Bals: Chironis: apothecary jar

Description:: Apothecary jar. Cylindrical white porcelain jar with gold and green decoration and black lettering; decoration includes green frame and gold botanical decoration; lid is circular with concave sides and is capped with a round finial; red stamped maker's mark with image of a jar. Includes manufacturer markings:"BALS: CHIRONIS," and "H. VIGNIER FA...
Contributor:: H. Vignier (Paris, France)
Created:: 1801 - 1850?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 6
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

Bals: Nervin: apothecary jar

Description:: Apothecary jar. Cylindrical white porcelain jar with gold and green decoration and black lettering; decoration includes green frame and gold botanical decoration; lid is circular with concave sides and is capped with a faded gold-painted round finial; red stamped maker's mark with image of a jar. Includes manufacturer markings:"BALS: NERVIN:" an...
Contributor:: H. Vignier (Paris, France)
Created:: 1801 - 1850?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 7
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

Bals. Reruu apothecary jar

Description:: Apothecary jar. Cylindrical ceramic jar with grey and blue glaze; jar has a slightly waisted shape and is narrower toward the base and flares out near the top; decoration is a scene of a ship with three sails. Includes manufacturer markings: "Bals. Reruu."
Created:: 1801 - 1900?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 12
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

Barany's lärm apparatus for diagnosis of deafness

Description:: Hearing tester. Round metal box with a post with a ring on one side, used for winding up the clockwork mechanism inside. and a round single post on the other used for turning the device on and off; rounded bakelite knob emerging for the side of the device. This device, known by various names, but commonly called a "Barany Box," was a clockwork n...
Creator:: Barany, Robert, 1876-1936
Created:: 1906 - 1930?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 6
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

Batchelder's perforator

Description:: Content warning: This description contains discussions of instruments used in cases of abortion and stillbirth. Obstetrical perforator. Steel, scissor-style perforator with shank in a rounded, double-crossover style; blades have rounded sides, a beveled edge, and sharp point at end; small notch at start of blades. Indecipherable maker's mark. De...
Created:: 1870 - 1910?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 3
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

Baumanometer sphygmomanometer

Description:: Mercury sphygmomanometer. Wooden box with two metal hinges, a handle. and twisting metal knob and lock on the side; lid houses the meter with a capacity reading of 300 millimeters mercury; on the lower right side of the meter is the measuring tube, black rubber tubing, and black arm cuff; a metal tube is connected to the base of the wooden box; ...
Contributor:: W.A. Baum Co. Inc (Copiague, New York)
Created:: 1920 - 1930?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 26
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

Baume de Genev: apothecary jar

Description:: Apothecary jar. Cylindrical white porcelain jar with gold decoration and black lettering; decoration includes framing wreaths of wheat, leaves and ribbon, the bowl of Hygeia flanked by laurel sprigs, the serpent of Epidaurus on the staff of Aesculapius, and two gold stars; lid is circular with concave sides and is capped with a gold-painted roun...
Contributor:: Gosse à Paris (Paris, France)
Created:: 1850 - 1900?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 7
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

Baumé scale

Description:: Hydrometer. Long, cylindrical clear glass tube; around two thirds of the tube is slender and contains graduated scale markings printed on paper affixed to the inside of the tube; the other third widens out and is capped with a spherical portion with a pointed end; this portion of the hydrometer is filled with round, lead beads; stored in a thin ...
Created:: 1910 - 1940?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 4
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

Baumé scale

Description:: Hydrometer. Long, cylindrical clear glass tube; around two thirds of the tube is slender and contains graduated scale markings printed on paper affixed to the inside of the tube; the other third widens out to rounded portions at both ends; the far one is spherical and has a pointed end, and this portion of the hydrometer is filled with round, l...
Contributor:: Fisher Scientific Company (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)
Created:: 1925 - 1940?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 8
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

Baumé scale

Description:: Hydrometer. Long, cylindrical clear glass tube; around two thirds of the tube is slender and contains graduated scale markings printed on paper affixed to the inside of the tube; the other third widens out to spherical portions at both ends; the far one has a pointed end, and this portion of the hydrometer is filled with round, lead beads; store...
Creator:: Baumé, Antoine, 1728-1804
Created:: 1910 - 1940?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 5
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

Baunscheidt's Lebenswecker

Description:: Scarifier. A cardboard box lined with black leather; it's lid is black and red with a yellow label; the scarifier is comprised of a wooden cap, head cover, shaft, plunger, and a metal needle head with 33 needles and a spring; the cap on the rounded end of the scarifier screws on and off; includes manufacturer markings:"PATENT C. BAUNSCHEIDT BONN...
Creator:: Baunscheidt, Carl, 1809-1873
Contributor:: Baunscheidt, Carl (Bonn, Germany)
Created:: 1848 - 1900?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 6
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

Baunscheidt's Lebenswecker

Description:: Scarifier. A scarifier comprised of a wooden cap, head cover, shaft, plunger, and a metal needle head with 30 needles and a spring; the cap on the rounded end of the scarifier screws on and off; Baunscheidt's Lebenswecker was designed to puncture the skin without drawing blood, and was typically used alongside a proprietary oil applied to the pu...
Creator:: Baunscheidt, Carl, 1809-1873
Contributor:: Baunscheidt, Carl (Germany)
Created:: 1848 - 1900?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 4
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

Baunscheidt's Lebenswecker

Description:: Scarifier. A scarifier comprised of a wooden cap, head cover, shaft, plunger, and a metal needle head with 33 needles and a spring; the cap on the rounded end of the scarifier screws on and off; includes manufacturer markings:"PATENT C. BAUNSCHEIDT BONN." Baunscheidt's Lebenswecker was designed to puncture the skin without drawing blood, and was...
Creator:: Baunscheidt, Carl, 1809-1873
Contributor:: Baunscheidt, Carl (Bonn, Germany)
Created:: 1848 - 1900?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 3
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

Baunscheidt's Lebenswecker

Description:: Scarifier. A scarifier comprised of a wooden cap, head cover, shaft, plunger, and a metal needle head with 35 needles and a spring; the cap on the rounded end of the scarifier screws on and off; includes manufacturer markings:"MADE IN GERMANY." Baunscheidt's Lebenswecker was designed to puncture the skin without drawing blood, and was typically ...
Creator:: Baunscheidt, Carl, 1809-1873
Contributor:: Baunscheidt, Carl (Germany)
Created:: 1848 - 1900?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 4
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

B-D Luer-lok control syringe

Description:: Hypodermic syringe. Brown cardboard box with cotton padding and cardboard supports; box includes 1 syringe, 1 B-D twin-pak and 3 hypodermic needles with cleaning wires; syringe barrel is marked with measurements up to 3CC; syringe plunger and barrel are glass, printed with "7236" on them; syringe has metal luer-lok style tip and a one-ringed met...
Contributor:: Becton-Dickinson (Rutherford, New Jersey)
Created:: 1924 - 1950?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 7
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

B-D Luer-lok control syringe

Description:: Hypodermic syringe. Brown cardboard box with cotton padding and cardboard supports; box includes 1 syringe; syringe has glass barrel marked with measurements up to 5CC; syringe has metal luer-lok style tip and a one-ringed metal plunger with a two-ringed finger grip. Includes manufacturer markings:"Luer-Lok Control Syringe -- 5 C.C. B-D No. 5LLC...
Contributor:: Becton-Dickinson (Rutherford, New Jersey)
Created:: 1924 - 1950?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 5
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

B-D Luer-lok control syringe

Description:: Hypodermic syringe. Cardboard box with fabric lined lid and back tray; box includes 1 precision attachment and 4 hypodermic needles with wire cleaners; needles have curved hubs and are marked with "B-D YALE" precision attachment is metal and screwed onto syringe tip. Includes manufacturer markings:"B-D Luer-Lok Control Syringe -- 5 c.c. -- B-D -...
Contributor:: Becton-Dickinson (Rutherford, New Jersey)
Created:: 1924 - 1950?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 6
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

B-D Luer-lok control syringe

Description:: Hypodermic syringe. Brown cardboard box with cotton padding and cardboard supports; box includes 1 syringe, 2 hypodermic needles, and 1 certificate of examination; syringe barrel marked with measurements up to 3CC; syringe plunger and barrel are glass, printed with "7951" on them; syringe has metal luer-lok style tip, one-ringed metal plunger, a...
Contributor:: Becton-Dickinson (Rutherford, New Jersey)
Created:: 1924 - 1950?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 9
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

B-D Luer-lok control syringe

Description:: Hypodermic syringe. Brown cardboard box with cotton padding and cardboard supports; box includes 1 syringe and 1 certificate of examination; syringe barrel marked with measurements up to 3CC; syringe plunger and barrel are glass, printed with "6342" on them; syringe has metal luer-lok style tip and a one-ringed metal plunger with a two-ringed fi...
Contributor:: Becton-Dickinson (Rutherford, New Jersey)
Created:: 1924 - 1950?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 6
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

B-D Luer-lok control syringe

Description:: Hypodermic syringe. Brown cardboard box with cotton padding and cardboard supports; box includes 1 syringe, 2 hypodermic needles, and 1 certificate of examination; syringe barrel marked with measurements up to 3CC; syringe plunger and barrel are glass, printed with "6180" on them; syringe has metal luer-lok style tip, a one-ringed metal plunger,...
Contributor:: Becton-Dickinson (Rutherford, New Jersey)
Created:: 1924 - 1950?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 6
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

BD Luer syringe

Description:: Syringe kit. Metal box with metal snap clasp compartments; kit includes 1 all glass syringe, 1 Erusto size 25 hypodermic needle, 2 thin cleaning rods; barrel is marked with measurements up to 1.5cc and 25M; syringe has glass luer-slip tip, glass barrel and glass plunger; Include's manufacturer markings:"LUER BD Becton Dickinson & Co""ERUSTO"
Contributor:: Becton-Dickinson (Rutherford, New Jersey)
Created:: 1897 - 1940?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 6
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

B-D Multifit syringe

Description:: Hypodermic syringe. Red cardboard box; box includes 1 multifit syringe, 1 precision attachment, 15 hypodermic needles, and 10 cleaning wires; syringe barrel and plunger are glass with metal luer-lock style tip; barrel is marked with measurements up to 2cc/30M; hypodermic needles are Erusto and Yale rustless needles of varying gauges. Includes ma...
Contributor:: Becton-Dickinson (United States)
Created:: 1953 - 1970?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 5
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

B-D Multifit syringe

Description:: Hypodermic syringe. Syringe with glass barrel and plunger and metal luer-lock tip attachment; plunger has an "M" and "3" with three wavy lines printed on it; barrel is marked with measurements up to 10cc; includes attached luer-lock hyodermic needle in plastic safety cap. Includes manufacturer markings:"B-D MULTIFIT""MADE IN U.S.A."B-D."
Contributor:: Becton-Dickinson (United States)
Created:: 1953 - 1970?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 4
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

B-D Plastipak disposable syringe

Description:: Hypodermic syringe. Plastic hypodermic syringe with luer-lock style tip; syringe includes plastic plunger with rubber stopper; barrel is marked with measurement up to 40M and 2.5CC. Includes manufacturer markings:"B-D PLASTIPAK""MADE IN U.S.A."DISCARDIT"
Contributor:: Becton-Dickinson (Caanan, Connecticut)
Created:: 1961 - 1980?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 4
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

B-D Utility Syringe Outfit

Description:: B-D utility syringe outfit. Cardboard box with black lined exterior; box has suede cloth pouch holding a BD utility syringe outfit; includes splash guard, metal sringe, 4 nozzel attachments of various shapes, 1 rubber tubing remnants with metal luer locking attachment and spherical attachment; includes 1 instructions pamphlet.
Contributor:: Becton-Dickinson (Rutherford, New Jersey)
Created:: 1931?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 5
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

B-D Yale-Lok syringe

Description:: Hypodermic syringe. Cardboard box with black paper lined exterior and white label; syringe barrel and plunger are made of glass with "209" printed on both; barrel is marked with measurements up to 2cc; syringe tip is metal luer-lock style tip; includes 1 certificate of examination and 1 pamphlet. Includes manufacturer markings:"B-D Yale-Lok Hypo...
Contributor:: Becton-Dickinson (Rutherford, New Jersey)
Created:: 1946?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 10
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

BD Yale LOR syringe

Description:: Hypodermic syringe. All glass syringe with luer-slip tip; barrel is marked with measurements up to 10cc. Includes manufacturer markings:"B-D YALE Resistance Glass""Becton, Dickinson & Co."36539"
Contributor:: Becton-Dickinson (Rutherford, New Jersey)
Created:: 1946?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 4
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

B-D Yale Luer-lok syringe

Description:: Hypodermic syringe. Cardboard box with black lid and white tray; box includes 1 glass syringe; syringe is all glass with metal lock-style luer tip; barrel marked with measurements up to 10cc. Includes manufacturer markings:"B-D YALE LUER-LOK 10cc. HYPOERMIC SYRINGE""H1825""B-D YALE -- Becton, Dickinson & Co. MADE IN U.S.A."
Contributor:: Becton-Dickinson (Rutherford, New Jersey)
Created:: 1924 - 1950?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 4
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

B-D Yale Syringe

Description:: Hypodermic syringe. Cardboard box with black lid and white tray; box includes 1 glass syringe; syringe is all glass with metal slip-style luer tip; barrel marked with measurements up to 10cc. Includes manufacturer markings:"B-D YALE SYRINGE -- With Reg. Metal Luer Tip -- No. 10YM 10cc."Becton, Dickinson & Co. -- Rutherford, N.J. MADE IN U. S. A....
Contributor:: Becton-Dickinson (Rutherford, New Jersey)
Created:: 1935 - 1960?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 4
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

B-D Yale syringe

Description:: Hypodermic syringe. Cardboard box wih black lid and white tray; box includes cardboard supports and 1 glass syringe; syringe is all glass with glass luer tip; barrel marked with measurements up to 5cc with metal clasp securing glass plunger. Includes manufacturer markings:"B-D -- YALE""Hypodermic Syringe, No. 5Y -- Graduated 1/5 cc."Reistance Gl...
Contributor:: Becton-Dickinson (Rutherford, New Jersey)
Created:: 1947?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 6
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

B-D Yale syringe kit

Description:: Hypodermic syringe kit. Cardboard box with black leather lined exterior and metalic silver paper lined interior; box includes metal clips to hold syringe and needles; kit includes 1 syringe, 2 hypodermic needles, 2 rubber washers, 1 cleaning wire, and 1 card with instructions; syringe is metal with a threaded tip, glass barrel, and metal plunger...
Contributor:: Becton-Dickinson (Rutherford, New Jersey)
Created:: 1897 - 1920?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 5
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

B-D Yale tuberculin syringe

Description:: Hypodermic syringe. Cardboard box with black lid and white tray; box includes cardboard supports and 1 glass tuberculin syringe; syringe is all glass with glass luer tip; barrel is marked with measurements up to 1cc with metal clasp securing glass plunger. Includes manufacturer markings:"B-D YALE 1 cc. Tuberculin Syringe -- Double Scale: Minims ...
Contributor:: Becton-Dickinson (Rutherford, New Jersey)
Created:: 1935 - 1959?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 5
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

Beard's eye speculum

Description:: Eye speculum. Two parallel flat steel pieces with flat, hooked blades at distal ends for holding open eyelids; proximal ends have rounded handles with ribbed texture; horizontal bar between steel pieces with a wire screw mechanism around it allows operator to alter the distance between blades. Includes manufacturer markings:"V. MUELLER -- GERMAN...
Contributor:: V. Mueller & Co (Germany)
Created:: 1893 - 1939?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 6
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

Beckmann's nasal speculum

Description:: Nasal speculum. Metal bivalve speculum with rounded blades that come together to make a conical shape; left-leaving tilt at the shank and plier-style handles that curve outward with a spring mechanism between them; incised cross-hatching on handles. Includes manufacturer markings:"[S?] T. R. H."
Created:: 1880 - 1920?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 5
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

Beckman's nasal speculum

Description:: Nasal speculum. Metal bivalve speculum with rounded blades that come together to make a conical shape; left-leaving tilt at the shank and plier-style handles that curve outward with a spring mechanism between them; diagonal ribbing on outside of handles. Includes manufacturer markings:"N.B. & C."
Contributor:: Noyes Brothers & Cutler, Saint Paul, Minnesota (Manufacturer)
Created:: 1880 - 1920?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 7
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

Becton-Dickinson clinical thermometer holder

Description:: Thermometer holder. Cylindrical glass thermometer holder with stainless steel cylindrical lid with round knob-like handle; circular metal mesh and circular metal part with 13 round holes in it of varying sizes are suspended in holder by central metal rod that threads into cap. Includes manufacturer markings:"B D."
Contributor:: Becton-Dickinson (Rutherford, New Jersey)
Created:: 1945 - 1980?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 5
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

Bedford's obstetrical forceps

Description:: Obstetrical forceps. Steel body; curved, fenestrated blades; splayed, long, overlapping shank; English lock; steel and ebony handles with with finger grips and proximal finger rings. Includes manufacturer markings:"J. J. Teufel -- Philad." Gunning S. Bedford, Foundation Professor of Obstetrics at the Medical College of the University of New York...
Creator:: Bedford, Gunning S., 1806-1870
Contributor:: J. J. Teufel (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
Created:: 1857 - 1900?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 4
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

Bell metal mortar and pestle

Description:: Mortar and pestle. Small cylindrical mortar made from a type of bronze known as "bell metal"; incised horizontal lines decorate the exterior of the mortar; slender, cylindrical bronze flanged pestle with clubbed ends. This mortar and pestle was reputed to have been made by scientific instrument maker Charles Stierle for pharmacist Henry William ...
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 5
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

Belzuino: apothecary jar

Description:: Apothecary jar. Cup-shaped white ceramic jar on a pedestal base; reverse conical lid with rounded finial; red, black, and gold paper and paste label; two handles in the shape of lion's heads on either side of the jar. Includes manufacturer markings:"BELZUINO:"
Created:: 1801 - 1900?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 8
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

Bennett obstetrical chloroform inhaler

Description:: Ether inhaler. Hollow cylindrical metal tube stuffed with cotton; other end of the tube is closed and two smaller branching tubes are capped with conical black rubber pieces. The patient would place the rubber pieces in front of their nostrils and inhale vapors from a chloroform-soaked piece of cotton. This inhaler was used by women in labor to ...
Creator:: Bennett, John F. (John Foster)" 1865-1938
Contributor:: The J. F. Hartz Company (Detroit, Michigan)
Created:: 1910?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 4
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

Bent thermometer

Description:: Thermometer. Glass and mercury thermometer with metal cap at one end topped with a round knob; thermometer tip is bent at a 45 degree angle; Celsius scale to 42 degrees printed on paper inside metal tube; thermometer is stored inside red leather case with blue velvet lining. Thermometer includes manufacturer markings: "Maxima 1/20 Centigrade -- ...
Created:: 1850 - 1920?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 5
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

Berberis pharmacy bottle

Description:: Pharmacy bottle. Cylindrical clear glass pharmacy bottle with a wide cylindrical neck and a glass stopper with a domed head with round facets around the edge; white, gold and black glass label. Includes manufacturer markings:"BERBERIS."
Created:: 1890?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 5
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

"Berlin" irrigating uterine curette

Description:: Uterine curette. Metal curette with screw threads on proximal end, long hollow shank, and tear-shaped fenestrated blade at the other end with a small circular opening into the shank of the instrument. Includes manufacturer markings:"G. T. & A. CO." Likely part of a set of three curette heads that would have threaded into a matching handle.
Created:: 1880 - 1920?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 4
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

"Berlin" irrigating uterine curette

Description:: Uterine curette. Metal curette with a spoon shaped, curved blade on the distal end; long, cylindrical, hollow shank; flanged piece on the proximal end and threading below the flange. Likely part of a set of three curette heads that would have threaded into a matching handle.
Created:: 1880 - 1920?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 3
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

Beta Napthol pharmacy bottle

Description:: Pharmacy bottle. Large rectangular clear glass pharmacy bottle with a wide cylindrical neck and a glass stopper with a disc-shaped head; white, black, and red glass label. Includes manufacturer markings: "BETA NAPTHOL" and "PAT. APR 2, 1889 -- W. T. CO. -- B."
Contributor:: Whitall Tatum Company (Millville, New Jersey)
Created:: 1889?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 4
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

Bethell's obstetrical forceps

Description:: Obstetrical forceps. Steel body; wide, curved, fenestrated blades that cross at shank; slender, straight shank; notched lock similar to Elias von Siebold's design; steel handles that bow out slightly and curve inward again, finishing with hooked ends.
Creator:: Bethell, J.P
Created:: 1853 - 1900?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 4
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

Betsy Brown Safety Nursing Bottle

Description:: Nursing bottle. Clear molded glass bottle in teardrop shape and upright construction; long, straight neck with screw threads apparent, possibly missing aluminum collar. Includes manufacturer markings: "Betsy Brown Safety Nursing Bottle"; opposite side of bottle contains 8 ounce graduated scale. The "safety" bottle was created in opposition to t...
Created:: 1900 - 1910?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 6
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

Beveled glass funnel

Description:: Funnel. Clear, thick molded glass funnel with complex, off-set pattern of beveled glass and medium-length stem cut at a diagonal.
Created:: 1901 - 1950?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 4
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

Beveled glass funnel

Description:: Funnel. Clear, thick molded glass funnel with complex, off-set pattern of beveled glass and short, thick fluted stem cut at a diagonal.
Created:: 1901 - 1950?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 7
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

Bezold-Edelmann tuning fork

Description:: Tuning fork. Instrument has cylindrical metal handle and long, U-shaped fork. Includes manufacturer markings:"108,75,"EDELMANN MÜNCHEN," and "GERMANY."
Creator:: Edelmann, Max Thomas, 1845-1913
Contributor:: Edelmann Institute (Munich, Germany)
Created:: 1900 - 1910?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 6
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

Bivalve rectal speculum

Description:: Rectal speculum. Bivalve metal speculum, with two curved blades forming a small cylindrical, hollow tube; handles at a 90 degree angle to blades; handles are curving away from each other; spring fits between handles to assist with manual operation of blades via handles; two sides of instrument held together at screw joint; ratchet between handle...
Contributor:: George Tiemann & Co (New York City, New York)
Created:: 1875 - 1930?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 4
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

Bivalve speculum

Description:: Bivalve speculum. Two thin, metal duck bill blades attached to a metal frame; posterior blade position can be adjusted with a winged thumb screw.
Created:: 1890 - 1930?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 5
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

Black Aika Roberval scale

Description:: Scale. Small, black two pan scale with Roberval mechanism; bottom half of mechanism is hidden under a metal base with metal feet under the four corners of the base; needle in central column of scale indicates balance between the two pans; scale arm pan supports are formed from three curved metal pieces arranged in a triangular formation; round, ...
Contributor:: Aika (Japan)
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 8
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

Bladder forceps

Description:: Bladder forceps. Curved, pistol grip-style ebone handle with ridged decoration on grip; small, curved metal piece on top of handle, likely for resting a secondary instrument; long, thin, hollow cylindrical metal shaft; two small, curved oval-shaped blades emerge from metal shaft; blades have toothed interior; thumb screw dial at bottom of shaft...
Created:: 1850 - 1880?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 5
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

Block clamp

Description:: Intestinal clamp. Large, nickel-plated instrument; clamp handles bow out near proximal end; proximal ends of handles are connected by a large thumbscrew, which tightens down to fix distance between blades; instrument sides overlap at shanks, then cross at lock; clamp jaws are rectangular with rounded corners, and are attached to instrument at a ...
Contributor:: Kny-Scheerer Company (New York City, New York)
Created:: 1900 - 1920?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 6
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

Bloodletting cup

Description:: Bloodletting cup. Cylinder-shape metal cup with tin interior and lined with copper; cup has rounded bottom and a welded seam.
Created:: 1800 - 1900?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 5
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

Bloodletting cup

Description:: Bloodletting cup. Cylinder-shape metal cup with tin interior and lined with copper; cup has rounded bottom and a welded seam.
Created:: 1800 - 1900?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 19
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

Bloodletting cup

Description:: Bloodletting cup. Cylinder-shaped metal cup with tin interior and lined with copper; cup has convex bottom and a welded seam.
Created:: 1800 - 1900?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 4
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

Bloodletting cup

Description:: Bloodletting cup. Cylinder-shaped metal cup with tin interior and lined with copper; cup has convex bottom and a welded seam.
Created:: 1800 - 1900?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Page Count:: 4
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

Bloodletting cup

Description:: Bloodletting cup. Erlenmeyer-shaped metal cup of tin; cup has slight convex bottom and a welded seam.
Created:: 1800 - 1900?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

Bloodletting cup

Description:: Bloodletting cup. Erlenmeyer-shaped metal cup of tin; cup has slight convex bottom and a welded seam.
Created:: 1800 - 1900?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

Bloodletting cup

Description:: Bloodletting cup. Erlenmeyer-shaped metal cup of tin; cup has slight convex bottom and a welded seam.
Created:: 1800 - 1900?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

Bloodletting cup

Description:: Bloodletting cup. Erlenmeyer-shaped metal cup of tin; cup has slight convex bottom and a welded seam.
Created:: 1800 - 1900?
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Last Updated:: 2025-03-14

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