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- 1850s
dental elevator
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- Dates
- 1700
- 1899
- circa 1700-1899
- Collection
- University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- Dental
- Accession Number
- 1969.281.1
- Description
- Sharp-pointed, spear-shaped instrument with ivory handle; Note: item is missing.
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- Accession Number
- 1969.281.1
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- Dental
- MeSH Heading
- Dental Instruments
- Dentistry
- MM= Tooth extraction -- elevator
- Description
- Sharp-pointed, spear-shaped instrument with ivory handle; Note: item is missing.
- Number Of Parts
- 1
- Provenance
- Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; source unknown.
- Dates
- 1700
- 1899
- circa 1700-1899
- Date Remarks
- Original record had "18c.-19c."
- Material
- metal: grey
- ivory: yellowish
- Permanent Location
- Storage Room 0010
- 0010-E5-2
- Temporary Location
- Item is missing.
- Dimension Notes
- Length 16.2 cm x Width 0.8 cm
- Copy Type
- Original
- Reference Types
- JPG
- Reference Comments
- CD #UHN
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- Dates
- 1750
- 1850
- circa 1750-1850
- Collection
- University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
- Category
- Pharmacy and Drug Artifacts
- Classification
- Pharmacy, General
- Accession Number
- 1930.8.1 a-b
- Description
- Large green carboy; conical neck banded at opening to provide strength and a groove for stringing; rectangular, uncoloured ground glass stopper bearing no pontil marks on bottom; partial temporary label affixed across middle of bottle.
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- Accession Number
- 1930.8.1 a-b
- Category
- Pharmacy and Drug Artifacts
- Classification
- Pharmacy, General
- MeSH Heading
- Drug Packaging
- MM= Drug Packaging -- container -- carboy
- Description
- Large green carboy; conical neck banded at opening to provide strength and a groove for stringing; rectangular, uncoloured ground glass stopper bearing no pontil marks on bottom; partial temporary label affixed across middle of bottle.
- Number Of Parts
- 2
- Part Names
- carboy - Size: Length 32.4 cm x Diam. 27.0 cm
- stopper
- Provenance
- Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; donated by Mr. W.H. Warden through Dr. J.T. Fotheringham
- Site Made (Country)
- United States of America
- Dates
- 1750
- 1850
- circa 1750-1850
- Date Remarks
- Original record had "late 18c.-early 19c."
- Material
- glass: green; uncoloured
- Inscriptions
- On temporary label: "R: GUAIAC: C:"
- Permanent Location
- Storage Room 0010
- 0010-A8-4
- Copy Type
- Original
- Reference Types
- JPG
- Reference Comments
- CD #UHN
- Research Facts
- "Niagara Apothecary Pharmacy jar"
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glass cupping cup
https://mhc.andornot.com/en/permalink/artifact1022
- Dates
- 1780
- 1850
- circa 1780-1850
- Collection
- Dr. James J. A. Fraser Collection
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- General Treatment
- Accession Number
- 997038001
- Description
- Glass cupping cup, which consists of a hand-blown cup with a round open top and lip; the sides of the cup are rounded and the bottom is somewhat bulbous; there is a flat section on the base, which allows the cup to sit upright
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- Accession Number
- 997038001
- Collection
- Dr. James J. A. Fraser Collection
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- General Treatment
- MeSH Heading
- Bloodletting -- instrumentation
- MM= Cupping -- cup
- Description
- Glass cupping cup, which consists of a hand-blown cup with a round open top and lip; the sides of
- the cup are rounded and the bottom is somewhat bulbous; there is a flat section on the base, which
- allows the cup to sit upright
- Number Of Parts
- 1
- Provenance
- Owned by Dr. James J. A. Fraser, 1955 Queen's University Faculty of Medicine graduate 1916-1917
- Dates
- 1780
- 1850
- circa 1780-1850
- Date Remarks
- Free-blown glass cups were not found after the 1850's, when molds came into use; likely made between 1780 and 1850
- Material
- glass: clear
- Permanent Location
- Storage Room 0010
- 0010-D6-7
- Depth
- 6.3 cm.
- Diameter
- 5.0 cm
- Condition Remarks
- The glass shows several small scratch marks as well as a small chip at the side and a chip out of the lip; there is one large scratch mark on the side, near the lip; #2: glass chipped, has two cracks
- Copy Type
- Original
- Reference Types
- Book
- Reference Comments
- "Antique Medical Instruments," by C. Keith Wilbur, M.D., p. 117
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- Dates
- 1800
- 1867
- circa 1800-1867
- Collection
- University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- Respirology
- Accession Number
- 002050405 a-c
- Description
- A brass vaporizer (a) with a handle; a lid (c) that screws on top; burner resevoir (b) is attached to flat metal insert; metal insert has a small round ring at front; several wicks pertrude from the top of the resevoir; a pin stuck to the bottom of the vaporizer container
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- Accession Number
- 002050405 a-c
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- Respirology
- MeSH Heading
- Nebulizers and Vaporizers
- Administration, Inhalation -- instrumentation
- MM= Nebulizers and Vaporizers -- vaporizer
- Description
- A brass vaporizer (a) with a handle; a lid (c) that screws on top; burner resevoir (b) is attached to flat metal insert; metal insert has a small round ring at front; several wicks pertrude from the top of the resevoir; a pin stuck to the bottom of the vaporizer container
- Number Of Parts
- 3
- Part Names
- a- container - Size: Length 20.7 cm x Width 19.0 cm x Depth 13.0 cm
- b – burner – Size: Length 12.3 cm x Width 7.8 cm x Depth 5.8 cm
- c – lid – Size: Length 4.4 cm x Depth 1.3 cm
- Provenance
- Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; source: Dr. P.A. Ryan of Toronto.
- Dates
- 1800
- 1867
- circa 1800-1867
- Date Remarks
- Based on information from Academy of Medicine accession records
- Material
- metal: yellow
- Inscriptions
- Engraved on the side: "W [Illeg.] KE MAN JR // NTED // JUNE 11TH 1867"
- Permanent Location
- Storage Room 0007
- 0007-H2-3
- Condition Remarks
- Some corrosion throughout; small dent located on the brass top; dent located on the maker's mark; signs of previous repair.
- Copy Type
- Original
- Reference Types
- Book
- JPG
- Reference Comments
- "The George P. Pilling & Son Co." Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1932; p.107; CD #2.
- Research Facts
- Object named based on similar model in reference book.
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menthol plaster tube
https://mhc.andornot.com/en/permalink/artifact10674
- Dates
- 1800
- 1920
- circa 1800-1920
- Collection
- Dr. Donald B. Jennings Collection
- Category
- Pharmacy and Drug Artifacts
- Classification
- Pharmacy, General
- Accession Number
- 004006001 a-b
- Description
- A tin tube used to store menthol plaster consisting of the tube (a) and a removable cap (b).
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- Accession Number
- 004006001 a-b
- Collection
- Dr. Donald B. Jennings Collection
- Category
- Pharmacy and Drug Artifacts
- Classification
- Pharmacy, General
- MeSH Heading
- Ointments
- Drugs, Non-Prescription
- MM= Drugs -- patent, proprietary, over-the-counter -- container
- MM= Drug Packaging -- container
- Description
- A tin tube used to store menthol plaster consisting of the tube (a) and a removable cap (b).
- Number Of Parts
- 2
- Part Names
- a - tube - Size: Length 15.2 cm x Diam. 3.4 cm
- b - cap - Size: Length 1.4 cm x Diam. 3.5 cm
- Provenance
- The tube was left at the Queen's University Department of Physiology by Dr. Donald B. Jennings when he retired.
- Maker
- Thos. Davidson Mfg. Co. Limited
- Site Made (City)
- Montreal
- Site Made (State)
- Quebec
- Site Made (Country)
- Canada
- Dates
- 1800
- 1920
- circa 1800-1920
- Date Remarks
- The company that made the tin was prevalent during the late 1800s and early 1900s.
- Material
- tin: yellow; black
- Inscriptions
- "the // D & L // MENTHOL PLASTER // MOST WONDERFUL PLASTER MADE // PREPARED BY THE // DAVIS & LAWRENCE CO. (LIMITED.) // MONTREAL, P.Q. // EVERY PLASTER IN A SINGLE AIR TIGHT BOX. // THE THOS. DAVIDSON MFG. CO. LIMITED, MONTREAL, TIN BOXES" printed on the tube
- Permanent Location
- Storage Room 0010
- 0010-D4-4
- Condition Remarks
- Some corrosion and staining; the tin is dented and deformed.
- Reference Types
- Internet
- JPG
- Reference Comments
- Internet: "Canadian Advertising Tins"; CD #9
- Research Facts
- The tube was made by Thos. Davidson Mfg. Co. Limited, and used by Davis & Lawrence Co.
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bottle corker
https://mhc.andornot.com/en/permalink/artifact8544
- Dates
- 1800
- 1899
- 1800-1899
- Collection
- University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
- Category
- Pharmacy and Drug Artifacts
- Classification
- Pharmacy, General
- Accession Number
- 1989.7.4
- Description
- Turned box wood, two-part container joined with a leather hinge; drilled to enable a cork placed in lower metal-lined part to be pushed out by a plunger coming through two parts; when plunger is fully extended, the container can be open to insert the cork.
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- Accession Number
- 1989.7.4
- Category
- Pharmacy and Drug Artifacts
- Classification
- Pharmacy, General
- MeSH Heading
- Drug Packaging -- instrumentation
- Description
- Turned box wood, two-part container joined with a leather hinge; drilled to enable a cork placed in lower metal-lined part to be pushed out by a plunger coming through two parts; when plunger is fully extended, the container can be open to insert the cork.
- Number Of Parts
- 1
- Provenance
- Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; source: Mrs. D. McKinley.
- Dates
- 1800
- 1899
- 1800-1899
- Date Remarks
- Original record had "19c."
- Material
- wood: brown
- fabric: beige
- leather: brown
- metal
- Permanent Location
- Storage Room 0010
- 0010-A8-3
- Dimension Notes
- Length 20.3 cm x Diam. 6.0 cm
- Condition Remarks
- The head of the plunger is cracked and bound with string.
- Copy Type
- Original
- Reference Types
- Book
- JPG
- Reference Comments
- Canadian Biographical Dictionary, p. 692; Ont. Medical Registry of 1872; CD #UHN
- Research Facts
- Belonged to Dr. Henry Turner (b. 1829), registered Ontario 1866, practised in Millbrook, Ontario ca. 1853-1898 and in NWT ca. 1895-1907; operated a drugstore in Millbrook from 1871.
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- Dates
- 1800
- 1999
- circa 1800-1999
- Collection
- University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
- Category
- Archival Items
- Classification
- Archival, Images
- Accession Number
- 1999.1.133
- Description
- Original portrait photo of Lord Joseph Lister mounted on card stock.
- Accession Number
- 1999.1.133
- Category
- Archival Items
- Classification
- Archival, Images
- MeSH Heading
- Physicians -- portraits
- History of Medicine, 19th Cent. -- pictorial works
- History of Medicine, 20th Cent. -- pictorial works
- Description
- Original portrait photo of Lord Joseph Lister mounted on card stock.
- Number Of Parts
- 1
- Provenance
- Acquired from the Academy of Medicine.
- Dates
- 1800
- 1999
- circa 1800-1999
- Material
- paper: cream
- ink: black
- graphite: grey
- Inscriptions
- Handwritten on back: Dr. Bruce.
- Permanent Location
- Storage Room 2005
- 2005-1-3 Box E
- Dimension Notes
- Length 31.3 cm x Width 22.5 cm
- Condition Remarks
- Stable; frame yellowing around edges; small tear on the bottom.
- Copy Type
- Original
- Reference Comments
- Previous UHN accession # 999.1.133.
- Research Facts
- Baron Joseph Lister (1827-1912) invented antiseptic techniques in surgery.
speculum obturator
https://mhc.andornot.com/en/permalink/artifact6929
- Dates
- 1800
- 1850
- 1800-1850
- Collection
- University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- Proctology
- Accession Number
- 1976.6.25
- Description
- A long wooden shaft, a rounded head at one end and with a pedestal-type mounting at the other end.
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- Accession Number
- 1976.6.25
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- Proctology
- MeSH Heading
- Proctoscopy -- instrumentation
- Dilatation
- Physical Examination
- Description
- A long wooden shaft, a rounded head at one end and with a pedestal-type mounting at the other end.
- Number Of Parts
- 1
- Provenance
- Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; source: Dr. J. Hannah of Toronto; Dr. Weston L. Herriman.
- Dates
- 1800
- 1850
- 1800-1850
- Date Remarks
- Accession sheet has, "last half of 19th c."
- Material
- wood: brown
- Permanent Location
- Storage Room 0010
- 0010-E8-9
- Dimension Notes
- Length 15.9 cm
- Condition Remarks
- Finish has worn off in areas, especially around the head.
- Copy Type
- Original
- Reference Types
- Document
- JPG
- Reference Comments
- UHN artefact files;
- CD #UHN
- Research Facts
- This artefact is part of a set of surgical instruments belonging to Dr. Weston L. Herriman, who was one of the first nine students who graduated in 1855 from the newly formed School of Medicine at the Church of Scotland-affiliated University of
- Queen's College (1854, Kingston, Ont.). The nine senior students had transferred from the Anglican Upper Canada School of Medicine (Toronto) to the new school at Queen's.
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- Dates
- 1800
- 1899
- circa 1800-1899
- Collection
- University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- General Treatment
- Accession Number
- 1930.16.1 a-d
- Description
- Two lancets with tortoiseshell handles in a leather case of two halves, containing compartments for the lancets.
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- Accession Number
- 1930.16.1 a-d
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- General Treatment
- MeSH Heading
- Bloodletting
- Description
- Two lancets with tortoiseshell handles in a leather case of two halves, containing compartments for the lancets.
- Number Of Parts
- 4
- Part Names
- a - lancet - Size: Length 5.7 cm x Width 1.0 cm
- b - lancet - Size: Length 5.3 cm x Width 1.0 cm
- c - case body
- d - case top
- Provenance
- Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; source unknown
- Maker
- Weiss
- Site Made (City)
- London
- Site Made (Country)
- England
- Dates
- 1800
- 1899
- circa 1800-1899
- Date Remarks
- Original record had "19c."
- Material
- tortoiseshell: mottled brown
- metal: silver
- leather: tan; red
- Inscriptions
- "WEISS, LONDON"; "CAST STEEL"
- Permanent Location
- Storage Room 0010
- 0010-D6-5
- Condition Remarks
- case worn; #2: fragile; #3: the paper case is torn and falling apart.
- Copy Type
- Original
- Reference Types
- JPG
- Reference Comments
- CD #UHN
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cupping set with scarificator
https://mhc.andornot.com/en/permalink/artifact5308
- Dates
- 1800
- 1899
- circa 1800-1899
- Collection
- University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- General Treatment
- Accession Number
- 1930.3.3 a-g
- Description
- Cupping set consisting of (a) 12-blade scarificator, (b-e) cupping cups, (f) a brass syringe, and (g) a brass valve that fits on the cupping cups.
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- Accession Number
- 1930.3.3 a-g
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- General Treatment
- Description
- Cupping set consisting of (a) 12-blade scarificator, (b-e) cupping cups, (f) a brass syringe, and (g) a brass valve that fits on the cupping cups.
- Number Of Parts
- 7
- Part Names
- a - scarificator - Size: Length 5.3 cm x Width 4.8 cm x Depth 3.7 cm
- b - cupping cup - Size: Diam. 5.0 cm
- c - cupping cup - Size: Diam. 5.0 cm
- d - cupping cup - Size: Diam. 3.8 cm
- e - cupping cup - Size: Diam. 3.8 cm
- f - syringe - Size: Length 15.8 cm x Diam. 2.5 cm
- g - valve - Size: Length 3.2 cm
- Provenance
- Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; donated by Dr. Gilbert Parker.
- Maker
- Arnold & Sons
- Site Made (City)
- London
- Site Made (Country)
- England
- Dates
- 1800
- 1899
- circa 1800-1899
- Date Remarks
- Original record had "19c."
- Material
- metal: yellow
- glass: clear
- Permanent Location
- Storage Room 0010
- 0010-D6-7
- Copy Type
- Original
- Reference Types
- JPG
- Reference Comments
- CD #UHN
- Exhibit History
- On exhibit, Billings Estate, 15 Jan 2009 - 31 Dec. 2009; On exhibit in "Friendly Fire 1812," Agnes Etherington Art Centre, 27 Feb. 2012 - 7 Sept. 2012: L-20120-2.
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