Abdominal retractor, which consists of a stainless steel instrument with a solid square metal bar onto which are attached two flattened arm pieces that curve outwards; the left arm piece is fixed to the bar, which the right arm piece can slide along the bar; a round screw at the end of the right si…
Abdominal retractor, which consists of a stainless steel instrument with a solid square metal bar onto which are attached two flattened arm pieces that curve outwards; the left arm piece is fixed to the bar, which the right arm piece can slide along the bar; a round screw at the end of the right side of the bar prevents the right arm from sliding off the bar; there is a rounded blade at the end of each arm; the blades are made of very heavy cylindrical metal wire formed into an oval shape that has been bent to face forwards; the ends of the blades are rounded
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Collected by Dr. A.A. Travill for the Queen's University Faculty of Medicine Collection
The top of the right arm has the word "STAINLESS" and the Jetter & Scheerer logo of a snake twisted around a caduceus rod with a crown above it stamped into the metal; the top of the left arm has the words, "INGRAM & BELL // GERMANY" stamped into the metal; the top of the rod has the words, "Anatomy Dept." engraved into the metal; the bottom of the right arm has the word "Anatomy" engraved into the metal; both arms have the number "28" stamped into the metal at the inner edge, near the rod
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-F1-6
Dimension Notes
Length 20.5 cm x Width 18.6 cm x Depth 6.6 cm
Condition Remarks
The metal shows minor wear only; no corrosion is visible
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Book
Document
Reference Comments
Previous number #249; Faculty of Medicine Collection 1984 Inventory; "Surgical Instruments Suction and Pressure Apparatus," The J. Sklar Mfg. Co., Inc., 1967, p. 202 (similar to item 310-335)
Aesculap catalogue, 1974, p. 76 (similar to item #BD511)
Research Facts
Assorted instruments from the office of the donor's late husband, Dr. Kenneth E. Perfect; a few, such as the stethoscope, may have belonged to his father.
Exhibit History
On exhibit at the Museum of Health Care in the East Gallery, small cases #1 and #2 - May 30, 2007 - March 9, 2009.
Kingston General Hospital Operating Room Collection
Category
Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
Surgery
Classification
Orthopedic Surgery
Surgery
Accession Number
997034612
Description
Albee bone graft calipers consist of two straight arms with dull tips; screw control attached through one arm connecting into the other arm with a circular connector with a small, circular grooved tip on the top.
Albee bone graft calipers consist of two straight arms with dull tips; screw control attached through one arm connecting into the other arm with a circular connector with a small, circular grooved tip on the top.
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Used in the Kingston General Hospital Operating Room
University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
Category
Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
Surgery
Classification
Orthopedic Surgery
Surgery
Accession Number
1983.25.1
Description
A hardwood box with a flat leather handle contains a universal motor with a sterilizable shell, a lathe with one dowel cutter in place, a foot switch, a circular blade in an envelope, a cloth-covered electrical cord that connects the foot switch to a cord from the motor (which is missing); the emp…
A hardwood box with a flat leather handle contains a universal motor with a sterilizable shell, a lathe with one dowel cutter in place, a foot switch, a circular blade in an envelope, a cloth-covered electrical cord that connects the foot switch to a cord from the motor (which is missing); the empty compartments in the case suggest that various instruments are missing; accompanied by a twin saw attachment (1983.25.2) and a box of drill bits (1983.25.3).
Part Names
motor - Size: Length 25.4 cm
box - Size: Length 43.8 cm x Width 21.6 cm x Depth 11.4 cm
Provenance
Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; source: the Brantford Clinic, Brantford, Ont.
Base of carrying case has separated at the hinge side from the base sides; foot switch worn; items missing from kit.
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Person
Book
JPG
Reference Comments
Dr. D. Grant Honeyman; Kny-Scheerer catalogue, 1915, p. 2179; "Bone Graft Surgery in Disease, Injury, and Deformity," by Fred A. Albee, 1940, ch. 2; CD #UHN
Research Facts
Named after Dr. F.H. Albee (1876-1948), a New York surgeon, ca. 1915. This is an early application of power tools to surgery; Albee copied tools used by cabinetmakers to make precision cuts and joints; according to Dr. Honeyman (Brantford Clinic), it would have been most unsafe electrically, particularly since it was used at a time when explosive anaesthetics were being employed; use of power tools in orthopedic surgery improved the speed and accuracy of cutting bone, reduced, operating time, lessened the shock to the patient, and enabled more intricate reconstruction to be done.
Kingston General Hospital Operating Room Collection
Category
Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
Surgery
Classification
Orthopedic Surgery
Surgery
Accession Number
997034220
Description
Bone gouge, which is a straight, solid piece of metal the handle has four sides with rounded edges and a circular knob at the top; the blade is concave on the front and semicircular at the back; the tip is semicircular and sharp.
Bone gouge, which is a straight, solid piece of metal the handle has four sides with rounded edges and a circular knob at the top; the blade is concave on the front and semicircular at the back; the tip is semicircular and sharp.
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Used in the Kingston General Hospital Operating Room.
"MADE IN GERMANY 4 9 mm THE J.G. HARTZ Co. CHROME"; has the Jetter & Scheerer logo of a snake twisted around a caduceus rod with a crown above it and "AESCULAP"above the crown all stamped into the metal.
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-E2-12
Dimension Notes
Length 17.2 cm x Diam. 1.9 cm
Condition Remarks
No stains, no corrosion
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Book
Reference Comments
"General Surgical Catalogue," by Aesculap, 1982, p. 570 (similar to item #FL 345)
Research Facts
Used in orthopaedic surgery for tunnelling into the bone
Kingston General Hospital Operating Room Collection
Category
Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
Surgery
Classification
Thoracic Surgery
Surgery
Accession Number
997034116
Description
The rib raspatory is a solid, double-ended instrument with a flat, oval-shaped handle with smooth, oval-shaped gripping grooves on top and bottom; one end tapers in and then out to form a rectangular section; the top has a ridge in the centre with horizontal grooves before; the tip curves down to a…
The rib raspatory is a solid, double-ended instrument with a flat, oval-shaped handle with smooth, oval-shaped gripping grooves on top and bottom; one end tapers in and then out to form a rectangular section; the top has a ridge in the centre with horizontal grooves before; the tip curves down to a sharp edge; bottom is flat; the other end tapers in and out to a square piece with rounded edges and two small concave pieces at either side.
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Used in the Kingston General Hospital Operating Room.
Allis intestinal and tissue forceps, which consist of a scissor-like instrument with two oval finger grips and rounded tips with 5x6 teeth; the forceps are made of two parts with a fixed central pivot and snap catch ratchet that holds them together; the handles and blades are straight and the tips …
Allis intestinal and tissue forceps, which consist of a scissor-like instrument with two oval finger grips and rounded tips with 5x6 teeth; the forceps are made of two parts with a fixed central pivot and snap catch ratchet that holds them together; the handles and blades are straight and the tips flare out slightly, then curve inwards towards each other; the teeth interlock when the forceps are closed
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Collected by Dr. A.A. Travill for Queen's Faculty of Medicine
One side of the forceps has the word "STAINLESS" and the Jetter & Scheerer logo of a snake twisted around a caduceus rod with a crown above it, stamped into the metal; the other side of the forceps has the words, "INGRAM & BELL GERMANY" stamped into the metal and the word "Anatomy" engraved in the metal
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-F1-2
Dimension Notes
Length 15.5 cm x Width 6.9 cm x Depth 0.4 cm
Condition Remarks
The metal shows minor wear, but no corrosion; the forceps move freely
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Book
Document
Other
Reference Comments
"Surgical Instruments Suction and Pressure Apparatus" by J. Sklar Mfg. Co., Inc., 1967, p. 93 (200-80); "Surgical Instruments," Canada Edition, by Jetter & Scheerer, c. 1960, p. 133 (03 364); Faculty of Medicine Collection 1984 Inventory; also see 997.001.019-.023
Allis intestinal and tissue forceps, which consist of a scissor-like instrument with two oval finger grips and rounded tips with 5x6 teeth; the forceps are made of two parts with a fixed central pivot and snap catch ratchet that holds them together; the handles and blades are straight and the tips …
Allis intestinal and tissue forceps, which consist of a scissor-like instrument with two oval finger grips and rounded tips with 5x6 teeth; the forceps are made of two parts with a fixed central pivot and snap catch ratchet that holds them together; the handles and blades are straight and the tips flare out slightly, then curve inwards towards each other; the teeth interlock when the forceps are closed
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Collected by Dr. A.A. Travill for Queen's Faculty of Medicine
One side of the forceps has the word "STAINLESS" and the Jetter & Scheerer logo of a snake twisted around a caduceus rod with a crown above it, stamped into the metal, and the word "Anatomy" engraved in the metal; the other side of the forceps has the words, "INGRAM & BELL GERMANY" stamped into the metal and the word "Anatomy" engraved in the metal
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-F1-2
Dimension Notes
Length 15.5 cm x Width 6.9 cm x Depth 0.4 cm
Condition Remarks
The metal shows minor wear, but no corrosion; the forceps move freely
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Book
Document
Other
Reference Comments
"Surgical Instruments Suction and Pressure Apparatus" by J. Sklar Mfg. Co., Inc., 1967, p. 93 (220-80); "Surgical Instruments," Canada Edition, by Jetter & Scheerer, c. 1960, p. 133 (03 364); Faculty of Medicine Collection 1984 Inventory; also see 997.001.018 and 997.001.020-.023
Allis intestinal and tissue forceps, which consist of a scissor-like instrument with two oval finger grips and rounded tips with 5x6 teeth; the forceps are made of two parts with a fixed central pivot and snap catch ratchet that holds them together; the handles and blades are straight and the tips …
Allis intestinal and tissue forceps, which consist of a scissor-like instrument with two oval finger grips and rounded tips with 5x6 teeth; the forceps are made of two parts with a fixed central pivot and snap catch ratchet that holds them together; the handles and blades are straight and the tips flare out slightly, then curve inwards towards each other; the teeth interlock when the forceps are closed
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Collected by Dr. A.A. Travill for Queen's Faculty of Medicine
One side of the forceps has the word "STAINLESS" and the Jetter & Scheerer logo of a snake twisted around a caduceus rod with a crown above it, stamped into the metal, and an illegible engraving in the metal; the other side of the forceps has the words, "INGRAM & BELL GERMANY" stamped into the metal and the word "Anatomy" engraved in the metal
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-F1-2
Dimension Notes
Length 15.5 cm x Width 6.9 cm x Depth 0.4 cm
Condition Remarks
The metal shows minor wear, but no corrosion; the forceps move freely
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Book
Document
Other
Reference Comments
"Surgical Instruments Suction and Pressure Apparatus" by J. Sklar Mfg. Co., Inc., 1967, p. 93 (220-80); "Surgical Instruments," Canada Edition, by Jetter & Scheerer, c. 1960, p. 133 (03 364); Faculty of Medicine Collection 1984 Inventory; also see 997.001.018, .019, and .021-.023
Allis intestinal and tissue forceps, which consist of a scissor-like instrument with two oval finger grips and rounded tips with 5x6 teeth; the forceps are made of two parts with a fixed central pivot and snap catch ratchet that holds them together; the handles and blades are straight and the tips …
Allis intestinal and tissue forceps, which consist of a scissor-like instrument with two oval finger grips and rounded tips with 5x6 teeth; the forceps are made of two parts with a fixed central pivot and snap catch ratchet that holds them together; the handles and blades are straight and the tips flare out slightly, then curve inwards towards each other; the teeth interlock when the forceps are closed
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Collected by Dr. A.A. Travill for Queen's Faculty of Medicine
One side of the forceps has the word "STAINLESS" and the Jetter & Scheerer logo of a snake twisted around a caduceus rod with a crown above it, stamped into the metal, and the word "Dept" engraved in the metal; the other side of the forceps has the words, "INGRAM & BELL GERMANY" stamped into the metal and the word "Anatomy1" engraved in the metal
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-F1-2
Dimension Notes
Length 15.4 cm x Width 6.7 cm x Depth 0.4 cm
Condition Remarks
The metal shows minor wear, but no corrosion; the forceps move freely
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Book
Document
Other
Reference Comments
"Surgical Instruments Suction and Pressure Apparatus" by J. Sklar Mfg. Co., Inc., 1967, p. 93 (220-80); "Surgical Instruments," Canada Edition, by Jetter & Scheerer, c. 1960, p. 133 (03 364); Faculty of Medicine Collection 1984 Inventory; also see 997.001.018-.020 and .022-.023
Allis intestinal and tissue forceps, which consist of a scissor-like instrument with two oval finger grips and rounded tips with 5x6 teeth; the forceps are made of two parts with a fixed central pivot and snap catch ratchet that holds them together; the handles and blades are straight and the tips …
Allis intestinal and tissue forceps, which consist of a scissor-like instrument with two oval finger grips and rounded tips with 5x6 teeth; the forceps are made of two parts with a fixed central pivot and snap catch ratchet that holds them together; the handles and blades are straight and the tips flare out slightly, then curve inwards towards each other; the teeth interlock when the forceps are closed
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Collected by Dr. A.A. Travill for Queen's Faculty of Medicine
One side of the forceps has the word "STAINLESS" and the Jetter & Scheerer logo of a snake twisted around a caduceus rod with a crown above it, stamped into the metal, and the word "Dept" engraved in the metal; the other side of the forceps has the words, "INGRAM & BELL GERMANY" stamped into the metal and the word "Anatomy2" engraved in the metal
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-F1-2
Dimension Notes
Length 15.5 cm x Width 6.6 cm x Depth 0.4 cm
Condition Remarks
The metal shows minor wear, but no corrosion; the forceps move freely
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Book
Document
Other
Reference Comments
"Surgical Instruments Suction and Pressure Apparatus" by J. Sklar Mfg. Co., Inc., 1967, p. 93 (220-80); "Surgical Instruments," Canada Edition, by Jetter & Scheerer, c. 1960, p. 133 (03 364); Faculty of Medicine Collection 1984 Inventory; also see 997.001.018-.021 and .023
Allis intestinal and tissue forceps, which consist of a scissor-like instrument with two oval finger grips and rounded tips with 5x6 teeth; the forceps are made of two parts with a fixed central pivot and snap catch ratchet that holds them together; the handles and blades are straight and the tips …
Allis intestinal and tissue forceps, which consist of a scissor-like instrument with two oval finger grips and rounded tips with 5x6 teeth; the forceps are made of two parts with a fixed central pivot and snap catch ratchet that holds them together; the handles and blades are straight and the tips flare out slightly, then curve inwards towards each other; the teeth interlock when the forceps are closed
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Collected by Dr. A.A. Travill for Queen's Faculty of Medicine
One side of the forceps has the word "STAINLESS" and the Jetter & Scheerer logo of a snake twisted around a caduceus rod with a crown above it, stamped into the metal, and the word "Dept" engraved in the metal; the other side of the forceps has the words, "INGRAM & BELL GERMANY" stamped into the metal and the word "Anatomy 5" engraved in the metal
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-F1-2
Dimension Notes
Length 15.5 cm x Width 6.7 cm x Depth 0.4 cm
Condition Remarks
The metal shows minor wear, but no corrosion; the forceps move freely
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Book
Document
Other
Reference Comments
"Surgical Instruments Suction and Pressure Apparatus" by J. Sklar Mfg. Co., Inc., 1967, p. 93 (220-80); "Surgical Instruments," Canada Edition, by Jetter & Scheerer, c. 1960, p. 133 (03 364); Faculty of Medicine Collection 1984 Inventory; also see 997.001.018-.022
Kingston General Hospital Operating Room Collection
Category
Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
Surgery
Classification
General Surgery
Surgery
Accession Number
997034003
Description
Allis tissue forceps, which consist of a scissor-like instrument made up of two halves joined with a box lock joint and a snap catch ratchet; the handles are straight with closed, rounded finger grips coming off each end; the blades are straight, becoming triangular at the tips and rounded with tee…
Allis tissue forceps, which consist of a scissor-like instrument made up of two halves joined with a box lock joint and a snap catch ratchet; the handles are straight with closed, rounded finger grips coming off each end; the blades are straight, becoming triangular at the tips and rounded with teeth; the right side has five teeth and the left side has six teeth
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Used in the Kingston General Hospital Operating Room.
Top: "STAINLESS" stamped into the metal and the Jetter & Scheerer logo, which is a snake wrapped around a caduceus rod; bottom: "INGRAM & BELL" and "GERMANY" are stamped into the metal
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-F1-2
Dimension Notes
Length 15.0 x Width 6.3 cm x Depth 0.5 cm
Condition Remarks
Well-used instrument; plastic sheeting stuck to handles; some discolouration
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Book
Reference Comments
"Surgical Instruments and Hospital Equipment," Downs Surgical PLC, ca. 1982, p. B15 (item BE-300-03-G, 5-6 teeth)
Research Facts
Used mainly as a grasping forceps, for nodes, tissues, and is a milti-purpose instrument used in general surgery, gynecology, vascular, plastic and reconstruction cases
An amputation knife; one piece; stainless steel; consists of a sharp blade and a blunt handle.
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
It was originally the property of a Harley Street surgeon named James McClure, a colleague of Sir John Weir. It was passed to the donor by his daughter's mother in law, Mrs. Jean Spears of Edmonton who was related to McClure.
Maker
Lefevre & Penon
Dates
1867
1960
Between 1867-1960
Date Remarks
The donor claims that it was about 128 years old in 1995, but similar knives appear in a 1957 catalogue.
Material
metal: silver
Inscriptions
"LEFEVRE & PENON" engraved on the blade
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-F1-15
Dimension Notes
Length 25.3 cm x Width 1.9 cm x Depth 1.2 cm
Condition Remarks
Some slight wear on the blade.
Reference Types
Book
Person
Reference Comments
"A Catalogue of Operation Tables, Sterilizers, Hospital Furniture, Surgical Instruments, Appliances, Ligatures & Sutures," Allen & Hanburys Ltd., London, Eng., 1957, p. 84.
An amputation knife; one piece; stainless steel; consists of a sharp blade and a blunt handle.
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
It was originally the property of a Harley Street surgeon named James McClure, a colleague of Sir John Weir. It was passed to the donor by his daughter's mother in law, Mrs. Jean Spears of Edmonton who was related to McClure.
Maker
Lefevre & Penon
Dates
1867
1960
Between 1867-1960
Date Remarks
The donor claims that it was about 128 years old in 1995, but similar knives appear in a 1957 catalogue.
Material
metal: silver
Inscriptions
"LEFEVRE & PENON" engraved on the blade
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-F1-15
Dimension Notes
Length 33.3 cm x Width 2.1 cm x Depth 1.3 cm
Condition Remarks
Significant wear on the blade.
Reference Types
Book
Person
Reference Comments
"A Catalogue of Operation Tables, Sterilizers, Hospital Furniture, Surgical Instruments, Appliances, Ligatures & Sutures," Allen & Hanburys Ltd., London, Eng., 1957, p. 84
(a) Amputation knife, which consists of a straight, long, thin blade with a rounded back, very sharp pointed tip and thin, sharp cutting edge; the knife blade goes into a long, rounded ebony handle that has cross-hatched gripping incisions carved into the wood of the front, back and sides; the oute…
(a) Amputation knife, which consists of a straight, long, thin blade with a rounded back, very sharp pointed tip and thin, sharp cutting edge; the knife blade goes into a long, rounded ebony handle that has cross-hatched gripping incisions carved into the wood of the front, back and sides; the outer end is rounded; the knife is stored in a leather sheath (b); the sheath is made of two pieces of leather cut into the shape and length of the blade and sewn together with the bottom left open so that it can be put on or taken off the knife blade.
Number Of Parts
2
Part Names
a - amputation knife - Size: Length 36.6 cm x Width 1.9 cm x Depth 1.2 cm
b - leather sheath - Size: Length 26.8 cm x Width 3.0 cm x Depth 1.2 cm
Provenance
Originally owned and used by Dr. B. N. Kropp; collected by Dr. A. A. Travill for the Queen's University Faculty of Medicine Collection.
(a) One side of the blade has the words, "J. GRAY & SON // SHEFFIELD" stamped into the metal just above the handle.
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-E1-3
Condition Remarks
The metal shows some wear and minor staining; no corrosion is visible; the wooden handle shows minor wear; the wood has a 5 cm-long crack on one side, close to the blade; the leather is complete, unstained, and flexible.
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Document
Book
Reference Comments
Faculty of Medicine Collection 1984 Inventory; "A Pictorial Encyclopedia of Civil War Medical Instruments and Equipment," Vol. I, by Dr. Gordon Dammann, 1983, p. 14 (item #20); "Antique Medical Instruments," by C. Keith Wilbur, M.D., 1987, p. 126; came in instrument roll 997.001.414 with 6 other amputation knives (997.001.416-.421)
(a) Amputation knife, which consists of a straight, long, thin blade with a rounded back, very sharp pointed tip and thin, sharp cutting edge; the knife blade goes into a long, rounded ebony handle that has cross-hatched gripping incisions carved into the wood of the front and back; the sides are s…
(a) Amputation knife, which consists of a straight, long, thin blade with a rounded back, very sharp pointed tip and thin, sharp cutting edge; the knife blade goes into a long, rounded ebony handle that has cross-hatched gripping incisions carved into the wood of the front and back; the sides are smooth; the outer end tapers to a blunt point; the knife is stored in a leather sheath (b); the sheath is made of two pieces of leather cut into the shape and length of the blade and sewn together with the bottom left open so that it can be put on or taken off the knife blade.
Number Of Parts
2
Part Names
a - amputation knife - Size: Length 31.6 cm x Width 1.9 cm x Depth 1.3 cm
b - leather sheath - Size: Length 21.8 cm x Width 3.6 cm x Depth 1.1 cm
Provenance
Originally owned and used by Dr. B.N. Kropp; collected by Dr. A.A. Travill for the Queen's University Faculty of Medicine Collection
(a) One side of the blade has the words, "SNOWDEN // PHILA" stamped into the metal just above the handle; the handle has the number "2" stamped into one side of the wood, just below the blade.
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-E1-3
Condition Remarks
The metal shows some wear and minor non-active corrosion at the tip; the wooden handle shows minor wear; the wood has a 6.5-cm-long crack on one side, close to the blade; the leather is complete, unstained, and flexible; #2: returned in same condition; #3: 7.5-cm crack in handle; wear and tarnish on blade; a few adhesions.
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Document
Book
Reference Comments
Previous number #141; Faculty of Medicine Collection 1984 Inventory; "A Pictorial Encyclopedia of Civil War Medical Instruments and Equipment," Vol. I, by Dr. Gordon Dammann, 1983, p. 14 (item #20); "Antique Medical Instruments," by C. Keith Wilbur, M.D., 1987, p. 126; came in instrument roll 997.001.414 with 6 other amputation knives (997.001.415, .417-.421)
Exhibit History
Bracken Library Exhibit "Boning Up on Anatomy"; Sept 9, 2002-Sept. 29, 2003; On display in Bracken wing Feb. 12, 2004-Feb. 2005