Hood's Compound Extract of Sarsaparilla
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- Dates
- 1880
- 1910
- circa 1880-1910
- Collection
- Dr. Michael A. Chiong Patent Medicine Collection
- Category
- Pharmacy and Drug Artifacts
- Classification
- Pharmacy, Gastrointestinal
- Accession Number
- 996001177
- Description
- Tall rectangular clear glass bottle with white metal screw-on cap and tan paper label on front of bottle; embossed text on back and two sides of bottle; back of bottle has three recessed areas each with embossed words inside; bottle full of dark liquid, cap closure stuck closed.
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- Accession Number
- 996001177
- Category
- Pharmacy and Drug Artifacts
- Classification
- Pharmacy, Gastrointestinal
- MeSH Heading
- Drugs, Non-Prescription
- Dyspepsia -- drug therapy
- MM= Drugs -- patent, proprietary, over-the-counter -- container
- MM= Drug Packaging -- container -- bottle
- Description
- Tall rectangular clear glass bottle with white metal screw-on cap and tan paper label on front of bottle; embossed text on back and two sides of bottle; back of bottle has three recessed areas each with embossed words inside; bottle full of dark liquid, cap closure stuck closed.
- Number Of Parts
- 1
- Provenance
- Acquired by Dr. M. Chiong for his patent medicine collection; purchased from Goodrich USA in Oct.1993.
- Maker
- C. I. Hood Company Inc.
- Site Made (City)
- New York
- Site Made (State)
- New York
- Site Made (Country)
- United States of America
- Dates
- 1880
- 1910
- circa 1880-1910
- Material
- glass: tranparent
- paper: tan
- ink: black
- metal: cream
- Inscriptions
- On label: "HOOD'S // COMPOUND EXTRACT // SARSAPARILLA // TRADEMARK // Reg. U.S. Pat. Off. // ALCOHOL 16 1/2 PER CENT. // An Alternative Stomachic // containing also Diuretic and // Laxative Properties // Dose: As usually taken the dose of Hood's // Sasparailla varies from 1/2 to 2 teaspoonsfuls. // As a Stomachic and Stimulant to the Appetite, // Hood's Sasparilla may be taken in hot water // beginning with a small dose and increasing // gradually as necessary. // No. 885 // C. I. HOOD COMPANY, INC. // Manufacturing Pharmacists // Laboraties // New York St. Louis"; embossed on sides: "HOOD'S COMPOUND // EXTRACT // SARSA // PARILLA // NEW YORK ST. LOUIS // C. I. HOOD & CO."
- Permanent Location
- Storage Room 0010
- 0010-A
- Temporary Location
- On exhibit “Quack: The Exhibit that cures all” at Museum of Health Care, 29 June 2017.
- Length
- 22.2
- Width
- 7.7
- Depth
- 4.4
- Unit Of Measure
- centimeters
- Condition Remarks
- Paper label discoloured, brittle and right side edges lifting, missing sections
- Copy Type
- original
- Reference Types
- Internet
- Reference Comments
- https://oldmainartifacts.wordpress.com/2014/01/21/hoods-sarsaparilla-lowell-ma/
- Research Facts
- Founded by Charles Ira Hood in 1875, C.I. Hood & Co. of Lowell, Massachusetts was among the largest patent medicine companies in the United States and offered a number of personal health products in addition to its well known Hood’s Sarsaparilla. The C.I. Hood and Company was a leader in the development of color lithography as an advertising tool, and produced all of its advertising in-house and owned twenty presses issuing a plethora of colorful trade cards, posters, calendars, cookbooks, pamphlets, and other ephemera all promoting the medicinal benefits of company products.
- In 1876, Charles followed the lead of J.C. Ayer & Company and began to compound his own sarsaparilla medicine. In addition to sarsaparilla root, he mixed in dandelion, gentian, juniper berries and 18% alcohol. He claimed great success in curing a variety of disorders including “purifying the blood”, heart diseases, dropsy, rheumatism and scrofula. Within two years of launching his product he was on his way to great success. Charles Hood added to his success with Hood’s Tooth Powder, Vegetable Pills, Oil Ointment, Medicated Soap, Dyspeplets (for dyspepsia), TusSamo (for cough) and Hood’s Lotion.
- Exhibit History
- To display in Museum: Potions, Pills and Prescriptions; May 1, 2000 - 28 Jan 2017.
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Juniper Berries Extract
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- Dates
- 1905
- 1920
- circa 1905-1920
- Collection
- Dr. Michael A. Chiong Patent Medicine Collection
- Category
- Pharmacy and Drug Artifacts
- Classification
- Pharmacy, General
- Accession Number
- 996001196
- Description
- Cylindrical brown glass bottle with tan paper labels on front and back plus a narrow paper strip running under the label up and over the cork closure and under the label on the opposite side; flared cylindrical neck; cork stopper broken off inside neck; red braided string tied twice around neck at …
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- Accession Number
- 996001196
- Category
- Pharmacy and Drug Artifacts
- Classification
- Pharmacy, General
- Description
- Cylindrical brown glass bottle with tan paper labels on front and back plus a narrow paper strip running under the label up and over the cork closure and under the label on the opposite side; flared cylindrical neck; cork stopper broken off inside neck; red braided string tied twice around neck at top and knotted at the back.
- Number Of Parts
- 1
- Provenance
- Acquired by Dr. M. Chiong for his patent medicine collection; purchased in Ottawa from Scott Jordan in Feb. 1994.
- Maker
- National Drug & Chemical Co.
- Site Made (City)
- Montreal
- Site Made (State)
- Quebec
- Site Made (Country)
- Canada
- Dates
- 1905
- 1920
- circa 1905-1920
- Date Remarks
- National Drug & Chemical Co. was incorporated in 1905
- Material
- glass: brown
- paper: cream
- ink: black
- cork: black
- fabric: red
- Inscriptions
- On label: "National Drug & Chemical // Co. of Canada // Limited // National // Pharmaceutical Laboratory // Montreal"; front label: "TRADE MARK // NATIONAL // PHARMACEUTICAL // LABORATORY // FLUID EXTRACT // JUNIPER // BERRIES // JUNIPERUS COMMUNIS // DOSE // 1 to 2 drachms. // PREPARED BY // NATIONAL DRUG & CHEMICAL CO. // OF CANADA , LIMITED. // MANUFACTURING CHEMISTS // MONTREAL // 905002"; back label: "JUNIPER // BERRIES // PROPERTIES. // Stimulant, Diuretic, // Antispasmodic // PREPARATIONS. // Tincture. // Fluid Extract 2 fluid ozs. // Alcohol 60% 14 fluid ozs. // Dose - 2 to 4 drachms. // Infusion. // Fluid Extract 1 fluid oz. // Holland Gin 1 fluid oz. // Dist. Water 14 fluid ozs. // Dose - 1 to 2 ozs."
- Permanent Location
- Storage Room 0010
- 0010-A5-4 Box 4 ROw C
- Temporary Location
- On exhibit “Quack: The Exhibit that cures all” at Museum of Health Care, 29 June 2017.
- Length
- 12.4 cm
- Diameter
- 4.5 cm
- Unit Of Measure
- centimeters
- Condition Remarks
- #1: Label discoloured very badly, worn and dog-eared; #2: cork/plug broken off; glass chipped; label discoloured and worn
- Copy Type
- Original
- Reference Types
- Internet
- Reference Comments
- Bachynsky, John and Kenneth C. Waite. "David Wesley Bole - Pharmacist, Manufacturer, Wholesaler Leader." Presented to Canadian Academy of the History of Pharmacy 3 June 2007
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juniper_berry#Uses
- Research Facts
- Juniper berries are used to make gin. They have been used also in food and medicines; the ancient Greeks believed they would increase physical stamina. They have been historically used as a form of birth control, and may be dangerous to pregnant or nursing women, or people with bleeding disorders or diabetes, as well as after surgery.
- Exhibit History
- History of Contraception exhibit, Fraser-Armstrong 5, Kingston General Hospital; March 2004 - Case #1
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Gates' Certain Check
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- Dates
- 1887
- 1900
- circa 1900
- Collection
- Dr. Michael A. Chiong Patent Medicine Collection
- Category
- Pharmacy and Drug Artifacts
- Classification
- Pharmacy, Pain
- Accession Number
- 996001213
- Description
- Small rectangular clear glass bottle; three recessed panels, each with embossed writing on glass; paper label on front of bottle; tall cylindrical corked neck.
- Accession Number
- 996001213
- Category
- Pharmacy and Drug Artifacts
- Classification
- Pharmacy, Pain
- MeSH Heading
- Analgesics
- Pain -- drug therapy
- Drugs, Non-Prescription
- MM= Drugs -- patent, proprietary, over-the-counter -- container
- MM= Drug Packaging -- container -- bottle
- Description
- Small rectangular clear glass bottle; three recessed panels, each with embossed writing on glass; paper label on front of bottle; tall cylindrical corked neck.
- Number Of Parts
- 1
- Provenance
- Acquired by Dr. M. Chiong for his patent medicine collection; purchased in Ottawa from Scott Jordan in Feb.1994.
- Maker
- C. Gates, Son & Co.
- Site Made (City)
- Middleton
- Site Made (State)
- Nova Scotia
- Site Made (Country)
- Canada
- Dates
- 1887
- 1900
- circa 1900
- Material
- glass: clear
- paper: cream
- cork: brown
- Inscriptions
- Gates // Certain Check // registered 1887, at Ottawa // Manufactured by // C. Gates, Son & Co. // Middleton, N. S. // Keep Well Corked. Shake.
- Permanent Location
- Storage Room 0010
- 0010-A5-6 Box 2 Row C
- Dimension Notes
- Length: 12.7 cm. x Width: 4.4 cm. x Depth: 2.7 cm.
- Condition Remarks
- Paper label discoloured by age; label dog-eared and torn; some residue remains on interior of bottle
- Copy Type
- Original
Dr. Edward's Tonic
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- Dates
- 1900
- 1915
- circa 1900-1915
- Collection
- Dr. Michael A. Chiong Patent Medicine Collection
- Category
- Pharmacy and Drug Artifacts
- Classification
- Pharmacy, General
- Accession Number
- 996001231
- Description
- Hollow, cylindrical wooden pill container which contains 60 unidentified tablets and an inside circular; the container retains its original paper seal and is unopened.
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- Accession Number
- 996001231
- Category
- Pharmacy and Drug Artifacts
- Classification
- Pharmacy, General
- MeSH Heading
- Drugs, Non-Prescription
- MM= Drugs -- patent, proprietary, over-the-counter -- vitamins, health restorers, protectors -- container
- MM= Drug Packaging -- container
- Description
- Hollow, cylindrical wooden pill container which contains 60 unidentified tablets and an inside circular; the container retains its original paper seal and is unopened.
- Number Of Parts
- 1
- Provenance
- Acquired by Dr. M. Chiong for his patent medicine collection; purchased from Goodrich USA in Oct. 1993.
- Maker
- The Olive Tablet Company
- Site Made (City)
- Columbus
- Site Made (State)
- Ohio
- Site Made (Country)
- United States of America
- Dates
- 1900
- 1915
- circa 1900-1915
- Material
- wood: beige
- paper: yellow
- Inscriptions
- "Contains 60 tablets // Dr. Edward's // Tonic // formerly // Strength Tonic // prepared for // run-down half-sick // weak and // nervous people // contains no harmful // or habit-forming // drugs // Price $1.00 per package or // six packages for $5.00 // distributed by // The Olive Tablet Company // Columbus, Ohio "; directions listed
- Permanent Location
- Storage Room 0010
- 0010-A
- Temporary Location
- On display “History of Psychiatry” at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, Ottawa L-2018-2; 20 March 2018 – 31 Dec 2019
- Dimension Notes
- Depth: 8.8 cm. x Diam. : 3.7 cm.
- Condition Remarks
- The container itself shows to damage and retains its original seal; the seal, a paper label, has suffered from water damage and wear and is wrinkled, but remains legible
- Copy Type
- Original
- Reference Types
- Book
- Reference Comments
- "Nostrums and Quackery, Vol. II" by A.J. Cramp, p. 511
- Exhibit History
- To display in Museum: Potions, Pills and Prescriptions; May 1, 2000 - 28 Jan 2017.
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pocket surgeon's case
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- Dates
- 1900
- 1915
- circa 1900-1915
- Collection
- Queen's University Faculty of Medicine Collection
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- General Surgery
- Accession Number
- 997002432 a-h
- Description
- A rectangular double-fold burgundy fine grain leather surgeon’s pocket case (a) lined in tan leather contains seven surgical instruments fitted in leather loops: one piece cast steel scalpels (b, c, d, e) with various blade types, single piece tenaculum (f) with broken hook, ebony handled scraper (…
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- Accession Number
- 997002432 a-h
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- General Surgery
- Description
- A rectangular double-fold burgundy fine grain leather surgeon’s pocket case (a) lined in tan leather contains seven surgical instruments fitted in leather loops: one piece cast steel scalpels (b, c, d, e) with various blade types, single piece tenaculum (f) with broken hook, ebony handled scraper (g) and needle holder (h); each section has two leather side flaps to contain contents; once folded metal snap closure; incomplete set; with manufacturers decorative gold label and hand written name of original owner
- Number Of Parts
- 8
- Part Names
- a – case – Size (folded) : Length 14.3 cm x Width 7.4 cm x Depth 2.5 cm
- b – scalpel – Size: Length 12.7cm x Width 1.0 cm x Depth 0.2 cm
- c – scalpel – Size: Length 12.8 cm x Width 1.0 cm x Depth 0.4 cm
- d – scalpel – Size: Length 13.9 cm x Width 1.2 cm x Depth 0.5 cm
- e – scalpel – Size: Length 14.0 cm x Width 1.2 cm x Depth 0.5cm
- f – tenaculum – Size: Length 12.7 cm x Width 1.0 cm x Depth 0.2 cm
- g – scraper – Size: Length 11.3 cm x Width 1.6 cm x Depth 1.1 cm
- h – needle holder – Size: Length 12.6 cm x Width 3.5 cm x Depth 0.6 cm
- Provenance
- Originally owned by Dr. Arthur Ross; donated by Dean Barry Smith, Faculty of Medicine, Queen's University.
- Maker
- Dr. A. P. Chown Surgical Instruments
- Site Made (City)
- Kingston
- Site Made (State)
- Ontario
- Site Made (Country)
- Canada
- Dates
- 1900
- 1915
- circa 1900-1915
- Date Remarks
- Supplier's catalogue
- Material
- leather: red; tan
- metal: silver
- wood: brown
- paper: yellow
- ink: black
- graphite: grey
- Inscriptions
- Printed on gold label interior flap: (a): "DR. A. P. CHOWN // IMPORTER OF // DRUGS AND // SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS // TRUSSES ETC // 185 PRINCESS ST. KINGSTON, ONT."; hand written in pencil on interior left flap: "Dr Arthur Ross"; scalpel (b) with Kny-Scheerer Trade Mark engraved in handle; engraved in scraper handle (g): "REAL EBONY // FRANCE"; engraved in tenaculum handle (f) "K" overlapping a "C"
- Permanent Location
- Storage Room 0010
- 0010-F1-17
- Condition Remarks
- Leather faded and minor stains; some broken stitching on loops; moderate staining on bottom left flap front; some pitting, scratches and minor corrosion on instruments; tip of scalpel (c) blade and tip of tenaculum hook broken; scraper end is very worn and possibly broken
- Copy Type
- Original
- Reference Types
- Document
- JPG
- Reference Comments
- Kny-Scheerer Company Surgical Instruments. 21st ed. Milwaukee: Roemer Drug Company, 1915. Previous Faculty of Medicine, Queen's University #: 997.001.970 a-h; CD #6
- Research Facts
- This style of surgeon's pocket case was sold with a variety of instrument content options. Tools could be ordered seperately and then pieced together by a supplier (such as Dr. Chown). Generally labeled as 'Nurses' Pocket Cases' in catalogues from the time, but physicians could have made use of them as well. The Kny-Scheerer Catalogue from 1915 shows similar models to this one.
- Exhibit History
- On exhibit in the Friend - Vandewater Galler in Botterell Hall; removed January 27, 2010
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pocket medicine case
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- Dates
- 1900
- 1930
- circa 1900-1930
- Collection
- Queen's University Faculty of Medicine Collection
- Category
- Pharmacy and Drug Artifacts
- Classification
- Pharmacy, General
- Accession Number
- 997002433 a-k
- Description
- A rectangular double folded leather set of pocket pharmaceutical case (a) with leather loops to hold ten glass vials with metal screw-top caps (b-k) in two separate groups of six; missing two vials; all vials are empty; without labels; each section has two leather side flaps to contain contents; on…
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- Accession Number
- 997002433 a-k
- Category
- Pharmacy and Drug Artifacts
- Classification
- Pharmacy, General
- MeSH Heading
- Drug Therapy
- MM= Drug Packaging -- container -- vial
- Description
- A rectangular double folded leather set of pocket pharmaceutical case (a) with leather loops to hold ten glass vials with metal screw-top caps (b-k) in two separate groups of six; missing two vials; all vials are empty; without labels; each section has two leather side flaps to contain contents; once folded metal snap closure.
- Number Of Parts
- 11
- Part Names
- a - case - Size (folded): Length 10.7 cm x Width 9.1 cm x Depth 4.3 cm
- b - vial - Size: Length 7.7 cm x Diam. 1.4 cm
- c - vial - Size: Length 7.7 cm x Diam. 1.4 cm
- d - vial - Size: Length 7.7 cm x Diam. 1.4 cm
- e - vial - Size: Length 7.7 cm x Diam. 1.4 cm
- f - vial - Size: Length 7.7 cm x Diam. 1.4 cm
- g - vial - Size: Length 7.7 cm x Diam. 1.4 cm
- h - vial - Size: Length 7.7 cm x Diam. 1.4 cm
- i - vial - Size: Length 7.7 cm x Diam. 1.4 cm
- j - vial - Size: Length 7.7 cm x Diam. 1.4 cm
- Provenance
- Donated by Dean Barry Smith, Faculty of Medicine, Queen's University.
- Maker
- The J. F. Hartz Co. Limited
- Site Made (City)
- Toronto
- Site Made (State)
- Ontario
- Site Made (Country)
- Canada
- Dates
- 1900
- 1930
- circa 1900-1930
- Date Remarks
- Donor
- Material
- leather: black, brown
- glass: clear
- metal: grey, brown
- ink: yellow
- Inscriptions
- Printed on upper flap interior: " THE J. F. HARTZ Co., LIMITED // TORONTO"
- Permanent Location
- Storage Room 0010
- 0010-A6-5
- Condition Remarks
- Leather worn on main exterior flap and edges; leather slightly hardened; minor green / blue corrosion on several metal caps; vial interiors contain powdery residue
- Copy Type
- Original
- Reference Types
- Document
- JPG
- Reference Comments
- Previous Faculty of Medicine #: 997.001.968 a-k; CD #6
- Exhibit History
- On exhibit in the Friend - Vandewater Galler in Botterell Hall; removed January 27, 2010
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pocket scale
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- Dates
- 1885
- 1900
- circa 1885-1900
- Collection
- Queen's University Faculty of Medicine Collection
- Category
- Pharmacy and Drug Artifacts
- Classification
- Pharmacy, General
- Accession Number
- 997002434 a-b
- Description
- Two piece lidded container holds a pocket pharmaceutical scale (a) consists of metal bar with incremental measurements attached to concave disc held in place by fulcrum; separate rectangular lid (b) has manufacturers information.
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- Accession Number
- 997002434 a-b
- Category
- Pharmacy and Drug Artifacts
- Classification
- Pharmacy, General
- Description
- Two piece lidded container holds a pocket pharmaceutical scale (a) consists of metal bar with incremental measurements attached to concave disc held in place by fulcrum; separate rectangular lid (b) has manufacturers information.
- Number Of Parts
- 2
- Part Names
- a - scale - Size: Length 11.1 cm x Width 3.5 cm x Depth 1.4 cm
- b - lid - Size: Length 7.2 cm x Width 3.7 cm x Depth 1.5 cm
- Provenance
- Donated by Dean Barry Smith, Faculty of Medicine, Queen's University.
- Maker
- N V Randolph & Co
- Site Made (City)
- Richmond
- Site Made (State)
- Virginia
- Site Made (Country)
- United States of America
- Dates
- 1885
- 1900
- circa 1885-1900
- Date Remarks
- Based on patent
- Material
- metal: silver
- Inscriptions
- Engraved on scale: "GRAINS"; "0, 5, 10, 15, 20"; engraved on the lid: "DR C H FITCH'S // PRESCRIPTION SCALE // PATD SEPT 29 1885 // MANUFD BY N V RANDOLPH & CO // RICHMOND VA"
- Permanent Location
- Storage Room 0010
- 0010-A8-6
- Copy Type
- Originial
- Reference Types
- Document
- JPG
- Reference Comments
- Previous Faculty of Medicine #: 997.001.967; CD #6
- Exhibit History
- On display The Friend - Vandewater Gallery in Botterell Hall; removed January 27, 2010
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physician's saddle bag
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- Dates
- 1890
- 1900
- circa 1890-1900
- Collection
- Queen's University Faculty of Medicine Collection
- Category
- Patient Care Artifacts
- Classification
- Patient Care
- Accession Number
- 997002435
- Description
- Oval brown leather saddle bag; two oval pockets held closed by yellow buckles on each side; held together at the top by leather stitching and a yellow buckle; two more buckles on the inside of one pocket flap
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- Accession Number
- 997002435
- Category
- Patient Care Artifacts
- Classification
- Patient Care
- MeSH Heading
- House Calls
- Description
- Oval brown leather saddle bag; two oval pockets held closed by yellow buckles on each side; held together at the top by leather stitching and a yellow buckle; two more buckles on the inside of one pocket flap
- Number Of Parts
- 1
- Provenance
- Donated by Dean Barry Smith, Faculty of Medicine, Queen's University
- Dates
- 1890
- 1900
- circa 1890-1900
- Date Remarks
- Based on suppliers catalogue
- Material
- leather: brown
- metal: yellow
- Permanent Location
- Storage Room 0010
- 0010-C2-5
- Dimension Notes
- Length 39.0 cm x Width 21.5 cm x Depth 9.5 cm
- Condition Remarks
- Noticeable wear on the leather; corrosion present on all buckles;
- corrosion has transferred onto the leather pieces touching the metal
- Copy Type
- Original
- Reference Types
- Book
- JPG
- Reference Comments
- "Aloe's Catalogue of Superior Surgical Instruments," 6th Edition, A.S. Aloe Company, 189–, p. 801 (similar to model #10311); CD #1
- Research Facts
- This bag would be used to carry medical supplies while travelling on horseback
- Exhibit History
- On exhibit in the Friend-Vandewater Gallery in Botterell Hall, Queen's University; removed January 27, 2010
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portable instrument sterilizer
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- Dates
- 1900
- 1910
- circa 1900-1910
- Collection
- Queen's University Faculty of Medicine Collection
- Category
- Patient Care Artifacts
- Classification
- Patient Care
- Accession Number
- 997002438 a-e
- Description
- Portable metal sterilizer consisting of a metal rectangular bottomless box with movable bail wire handles (a) and removable cover on top (e); removable mesh sterilization tray with movable handles (b); two metal square steaming baskets with locking clasp closure lids (c, d); top of lids have movabl…
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- Accession Number
- 997002438 a-e
- Category
- Patient Care Artifacts
- Classification
- Patient Care
- MeSH Heading
- Sterilization
- Description
- Portable metal sterilizer consisting of a metal rectangular bottomless box with movable bail wire handles (a) and removable cover on top (e); removable mesh sterilization tray with movable handles (b); two metal square steaming baskets with locking clasp closure lids (c, d); top of lids have movable handles; boxes are perforated and are sitting in metal boxes with holes cut in the sides; the holes match up to the perforation marks on the baskets, or they can be moved downward so the basket is sealed; model number "1680" stamped on artefact, as well as manufacturer's snowflake design logo with the letter "L" stamped in the middle; steaming baskets have patent number "23599" stmaped on them as well as the manufacturer's logo
- Number Of Parts
- 5
- Part Names
- a - case - Size: Length 36.2 cm x Width 21.3 cm x Depth 19.0 cm
- b - tray - Size: Length 34.7 cm x Width 17.5 cm x Depth 17.4 cm
- c - basket - Size: Length 16.7 cm x Width 15.4 cm x Depth 15.4 cm
- d - basket - Size: Length 16.7 cm x Width 15.4 cm x Depth 15.4 cm
- e - cover - Size: Length 36.6 cm x Width 19.0 cm x Depth 1.1 cm
- Provenance
- Donated by Dean Barry Smith, Faculty of Medicine, Queen's University
- Site Made (Country)
- Germany
- Dates
- 1900
- 1910
- circa 1900-1910
- Date Remarks
- Based on supplier's catalogue
- Material
- metal: silver
- Inscriptions
- (a) Stamped on side: "1680"; (c) stamped on top: "D.R.G.M. // 23599"; (d) stamped on top: "D.R.G.M. // 23599"; (e) stamped on top: "1680".
- Permanent Location
- Storage Room 0007
- 0007-M2-2
- Condition Remarks
- Slightly tarnished all over; some corrosion inside on bottom of steaming baskets
- Copy Type
- Original
- Reference Types
- Book
- Internet
- Other
- JPG
- Reference Comments
- "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments & Appliances", Down Bros Ltd, 1906, p. 2157 (similar to model #8344); "Aloe’s Illustrated and Priced Catalogue of Superior Surgical Instruments, Physicians’ Supplies and Hospital Furnishings. 6th ed", A.S. Aloe Co., 189–, p. 983 (similar to model #11428); "Launtenschlaeger website"; fits on top of 997.001.955a-n; CD #8
- Research Facts
- This is the upper part to a combined sterilizer; the lower part is used for sterilizing instruments in boiling water to which 1% carbonate of soda was previously added; the upper part fits onto the lower part; dressings and bandages are steamed in perforated baskets placed in the upper section; the dressings could be kept in the containers until required for use; underneath the sterilizer were alcohol or gas lamps which heated the water; the "D.R.G.M." mark stands for Deutsche Reich Gebrameister, which means 'registered patent'; this sterilizer could have been made by Berlin's F & M Launtenschlaeger, the company who made the first instrument sterilizer in the 1880s and still specialize in surgical instrument sterilizers today
- Exhibit History
- On exhibit in the Friend-Vandewater Gallery in Botterell Hall, Queen's University; removed January 27, 2010
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carbolic sprayer
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- Dates
- 1900
- 1910
- circa 1900-1910
- Collection
- Queen's University Faculty of Medicine Collection
- Category
- Patient Care Artifacts
- Classification
- Patient Care
- Accession Number
- 997002442 a-d
- Description
- Carbolic sprayer composed of cylindrical apparatus (d); wire mesh in the middle, wooden handle, ivory cylinders as insulators and metal spray tube with rubber end at top; sits on round metal base (a); attached round metal holder (c) for a glass bottle (b); manufacturer's logo, crest and animals sta…
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- Accession Number
- 997002442 a-d
- Category
- Patient Care Artifacts
- Classification
- Patient Care
- MeSH Heading
- Disinfection
- Phenol
- Antisepsis
- Surgery
- Description
- Carbolic sprayer composed of cylindrical apparatus (d); wire mesh in the middle, wooden handle, ivory cylinders as insulators and metal spray tube with rubber end at top; sits on round metal base (a); attached round metal holder (c) for a glass bottle (b); manufacturer's logo, crest and animals stamped on front and base.
- Number Of Parts
- 4
- Part Names
- a - base - Size: Length 11.3 cm x Diam. 13.7 cm
- b - bottle - Size: Length 13.8 cm x Diam. 9.0 cm
- c - holder - Size: Length 9.7 cm x Diam. 9.3 cm
- d - cylindrical apparatus - Size: Length 21.5 cm x Width 35.0 cm x Depth 13.3 cm
- Provenance
- Donated by Dean Barry Smith, Faculty of Medicine, Queen's University.
- Maker
- A. Young & Son
- Site Made (City)
- Edinburgh
- Site Made (Country)
- Scotland
- Dates
- 1900
- 1910
- circa 1900-1910
- Date Remarks
- Based on supplier's catalogue
- Material
- metal: black, yellow
- wood: black, brown
- glass: clear
- rubber: red
- ivory: white
- Inscriptions
- Stamped on front of (d) and base (a): "A. YOUNG // 57 FORREST ROAD // EDINBURGH"
- Permanent Location
- Storage Room 0007
- 0007-M1-3
- Condition Remarks
- Mesh torn and bent in places; rubber broken and peeling; metal tarnished
- Copy Type
- Original
- Reference Types
- Book
- Other
- Reference Comments
- "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments & Appliances," Down Bros. Ltd., 1906, p. 1283 (similar to model #5628); "Illustrations of Surgical Instruments of Superior Quality," 21st ed., Kny-Scheerer Co., ca. 1915, p. 3271 (similar to model #C/-14979)
- Research Facts
- Also known as antiseptic spray, carbolic sprayers were used for disinfecting sick-rooms and for inhalation; the wire gauze helped to stop vapour from the anaesthetic from igniting or cause any accidents with the spirit lamp.
- Exhibit History
- On exhibit: Listerism: Antisepsis and the Roots of Modern Surgery," Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada; Ottawa, 30 May 2013. On exhibit: "War and Medicine," Canadian War Museum, 12 Jan 2011-31 Dec. 2011. On exhibit in the Friend-Vandewater Gallery in Botterell Hall, Queen's University; removed January 27, 2010
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