University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
Category
Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
Classification
Gastroenterology
Accession Number
1955.3.1 a-e
Description
Lever stomach pump (a), an all-metal cylindrical body, piston-like with tap-like handle and a spring-loaded lever on the side that operates the shut-off valve; wooden mouth gag (b); mouth dilator (c); L-shaped nozzle (d); velvet-lined wooden tray (e) with fitted holes for instruments.
Lever stomach pump (a), an all-metal cylindrical body, piston-like with tap-like handle and a spring-loaded lever on the side that operates the shut-off valve; wooden mouth gag (b); mouth dilator (c); L-shaped nozzle (d); velvet-lined wooden tray (e) with fitted holes for instruments.
Number Of Parts
5
Part Names
a - stomach pump - Size: Length 26.0 cm x Diam. 4.0 cm
b - mouth gag - Size: Length 14.0 cm x Diam. 1.0 cm
c - mouth dilator - Size: Length 15.0 cm x Diam. 2.7 cm
d - nozzle - Size: Length 8.5 cm
e - tray - Size: Length 26.0 cm x Width 12.5 cm x Depth 3.0 cm
Provenance
Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; donated by Dr. H.A.S. Vokes
"Surgical Instruments," George Tiemann & Co.; CD #UHN
Research Facts
Stomach tubes attached to lower tap of pump, hose onto side tap; mouth gag placed between jaws of patient; stomach tube introduced through the aperture; serves the purpose of protecting the stomach tube from injury by patient's teeth and keeps the mouth open; press lever down, draw out piston by the handle, filling the barrel of the pump with stomach contents, which are rejected through a hose. Repeat.
On exhibit “Growing Pains: the 1867 Kingston General Hospital Crisis” at Museum of Health Care, 25 June 2017.
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Document
Reference Comments
UHN artefact files
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.
Fine grade mahoghany case (a) containing combined lever stomach pump and enema apparatus consisting of: case has brass fittings, oval inscription plate (blank) inlaid on top, moulded faded brown velvet-covered interior housing a brass lever pump (b) with decorative maufacturers plate on the barrel…
Fine grade mahoghany case (a) containing combined lever stomach pump and enema apparatus consisting of: case has brass fittings, oval inscription plate (blank) inlaid on top, moulded faded brown velvet-covered interior housing a brass lever pump (b) with decorative maufacturers plate on the barrel, two taps, hand which shuts passage of liquid towards which its point is turned, piston pump with ivory handle, lever and a broken detached spring (m); ebony torque (c); gum elastic stomach tube with rounded tip (d); straight rubber hose tube with brass fittings (e); rubber hose tube with narrowed brass tip (f); ivory conical nozzle (g); ivory hourglass-shaped nozzle (h); ivory cylindrical-shaped nozzle with rounded tip (i); ivory hourglass-shaped nozzle with side attachment (j); metal cylindrical attachment for pump (k); wooden oral screw (l); metal spring (m); metal key for case (n).
Number Of Parts
14
Part Names
a - case - Size: Length 30.3 cm x Width 18.5 cm x Depth 6.2 cm
b - pump - Size: Length 24.3 cm x Width 8.5 cm x Depth 4.1 cm
c - torque - Size: Length 10.2 cm x Width 2.1 cm x Depth 1.1 cm
d - tube with rounded tip (bent) - Size: Length 27.5 cm x Diam. 1.2 cm
e - straight tube - Size: Length 23.9 cm x Diam. 1.5 cm
f - tube with narrowed metal tip (bent) - Size: Length 27.0 cm x Diam. 1.5 cm
g - conical nozzle - Size: Length 6.1 cm x Diam. 2.6 cm
h - hourglass-shaped nozzle - Size: Length 7.6 cm x Diam. 2.6 cm
i - cylindrical nozzle - Size: Length 7.6 cm x Diam. 2.5 cm
j - nozzle with side attachment - Size: Length 6.7 cm x Width 2.9 cm x Depth 1.4 cm
k - metal cylinder - Size: Length 9.0 cm x Diam. 1.9 cm
l - oral screw - Size: Length 8.9 cm x Diam. 2.0 cm
m - spring - Size: Length 5.2 cm x Width 1.2 cm x Depth 2.7 cm
n - key - Size: Length 2.7 cm x Width 1.3 cm x Depth 0.3 cm
Provenance
Donated by Dean Barry Smith, Faculty of Medicine, Queen's University.
Embossed on brass label (b): "S. MAW & SON & THOMPSON . LONDON * TRADEMARK *"
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-E6-13
Condition Remarks
Case has wood split in several areas, preventing lid complete closure; velvet is slightly faded; ivory tools have developed a patina; wax paper covers on rubber hoses is in tatters, little remains; like new
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Book
Internet
JPG
Reference Comments
"Analysing the English Collections at the Pitt Rivers Museum"; "Aloe's Illustrated & Priced Catalogue of Superior Surgical Instruments, Physicians; Supplies & Hospital Furnishings," Aloe, A. S. Co.. 6th ed. St. Louis, 189-. pg 330 (model: Lever stomach pump); CD #2
Research Facts
The name MAW has bee associated with a whole range of British made chemists' sundries, dressings, surgical appliances and instruments since the early 17th century. The company grew out of a wholesale druggist company in London, later instrument maker. The company was founded by Hornby & Maw in 1807, was listed as george Maw & Son in 1826, S. Maw & saon in 1860 and S. Maw & Son & Thompson in 1870. In 1901 it was still in Maw hands as S. Maw, Son & Sons with an address of 55 Aldermanbury, London.
Exhibit History
On display in the Friend - Vandewater Gallery in Botterell Hall removed January 27, 2010
University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
Category
Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
Classification
Gastroenterology
Accession Number
1934.10.1 a-k
Description
Stomach pump and associated instrumentation in a velvet-lined case, consisting of: (a) brass pump with a round wooden plunger handle with female screw fittings at end and side; (b) wooden mouth screw; (c) mouth gag (?), a wooden bar with a large central hole and small hole at each end; (d) a wooden…
Stomach pump and associated instrumentation in a velvet-lined case, consisting of: (a) brass pump with a round wooden plunger handle with female screw fittings at end and side; (b) wooden mouth screw; (c) mouth gag (?), a wooden bar with a large central hole and small hole at each end; (d) a wooden platform to hold the enema nozzle (h) and its fitting (j) in a vertical position; (e) stomach tube, a brass male screw fitting at one end, rounded end with holes at the other; the hose is covered in black and brown woven cloth; (f) a hose like (e), but with one male screw fitting and one female unthreaded fitting; (g,h) ivory enema nozzles; (i) fitting for nozzle, ivory, straight with a flared lip; female end threaded, other end (male) wrapped with thread; (j) ivory fitting for nozzle, angled at 90°; (k) polished mahogany case, brass plaque on lid, brass hinges, lock, lined with velvet with fittings.
Number Of Parts
11
Part Names
a - pump - Size: Length 19.25 cm
b - mouth screw - Size: Length 8.0 cm
c - mouth gag (?) - Size: Length 10.0 cm
d - platform - Size: Length 4.2 cm
e - stomach tube - Size: Length 50.0 cm
f - hose - Size: Length 43.0 cm
g - enema nozzle - Size: Length 6.25 cm
h - enema nozzle - Size: Length 5.0 cm
i - fitting for nozzle - Size: Length 2.5 cm x Diam. 2.1 cm
j - fitting for nozzle - Size: Length 2.9 cm
k - case - Size: Length 26.0 cm x Width 13.75 cm x Depth 4.5 cm
Provenance
Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; donor and owner, Dr. Henry Harold Argue.
Lower right corner of case is broken and is missing a piece from the set; lid of case is warped; key for the lock has been lost, and the lock is broken; (e) is brittle and may have been varnished;
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Book
JPG
Reference Comments
Tiemann catalogue, 1872, p. 90 (Fig. 374: "Maw's Enema Pump"); CD #UHN
Complete, but pump is jammped; stomach tube is stuck to lining; pump won't fit well in case, and case won't close; #2: rubber requires special treatment.
University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
Category
Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
Classification
Gastroenterology
Accession Number
1943.1.1 a-h
Description
Stomach pump, consisting of (a) pump or syringe, with a three-way valve; (b) enema nozzle; (c) enema nozzle, bent; (d) fitting for outlet (?); (e) platform for (c), a piece to hold nozzle of (b) in vertical position; (f) mouth gag (?) to protect tube from teeth; (g) hose with fittings at each end; …
Stomach pump, consisting of (a) pump or syringe, with a three-way valve; (b) enema nozzle; (c) enema nozzle, bent; (d) fitting for outlet (?); (e) platform for (c), a piece to hold nozzle of (b) in vertical position; (f) mouth gag (?) to protect tube from teeth; (g) hose with fittings at each end; (h) polished mahogany case; stomach tube is missing.
Number Of Parts
8
Part Names
a - pump - Size: Length 26.0 cm x Width 9.0 cm
b - enema nozzle - Size: Length 8.5 cm
c - enema nozzle, bent - Size: Length 7.5 cm
d - fitting - Size: Length 6.75 cm
e - platform - Size: Length 3.75 cm x width 2.5 cm
f - mouth gag - Size: Length 11.5 cm
g - hose - Size: Length 60.0 cm
h - case - Size: Length 31.5 cm x Width 15.25 cm x Depth 6.0 cm
Provenance
Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; donated by Mrs. Edgar Stewart, through Dr. H.M. Harrison; used by Dr. Wm. Graham, 1938-1929.