Cupping set consisting of a rectangular brown velvet-lined wooden case (a) with eight compartments, metal handle on top and locking clasp closure lid; six glass bottles of various sizes (b, c, d, e, f, g); metal key (h)
Cupping set consisting of a rectangular brown velvet-lined wooden case (a) with eight compartments, metal handle on top and locking clasp closure lid; six glass bottles of various sizes (b, c, d, e, f, g); metal key (h)
Number Of Parts
8
Part Names
a - case - Size: Length 26.9 cm x Width 17.0 cm x Depth 9.9 cm
b - cup - Size: Length 7.4 cm x Diam. 6.0 cm
c - cup - Size: Length 7.4 cm x Diam. 6.0 cm
d - cup - Size: Length 6.8 cm x Diam. 5.4 cm
e - cup - Size: Length 6.6 cm x Diam. 6.0 cm
f - cup - Size: Length 6.3 cm x Diam. 5.3 cm
g - cup - Size: Length 5.8 cm x Diam. 4.3 cm
h - key - Size: Length 3.5 cm x Width 1.9 cm x Depth 0.3 cm
Provenance
Donated by Dean Barry Smith, Faculty of Medicine, Queen's University
Dates
1900
1910
circa 1900-1910
Date Remarks
Based on supplier's catalogue
Material
wood: brown
glass: clear
fabric: brown, red
metal: yellow
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-D6-7
Condition Remarks
Wood unfinished and cracked in three pieces on bottom of case; case handle loose; metal slightly tarnished; fabric is coming apart from case and is very faded; wood is stained on lid; key very tarnished; mouth of glass bottle (f) warped from heat
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Book
JPG
Reference Comments
"Antique Medical Instruments", Elisabeth Bennion, 1979, p. 44, 338; "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments & Appliances", Down Bros. Ltd, 1906, p. 1011 (similar to model #4443); CD #8.
Research Facts
Dry cupping was popular in the 19th century; warmed cups would be applied to bring blood up to the surface; lamps, syringes and/or stop-cocks were often included in cupping sets to help create a vacuum
Exhibit History
On exhibit in the Friend-Vandewater Gallery in Botterell Hall, Queen's University; removed January 27, 2010