University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
Category
General Treatment
Bloodletting
Classification
General Treatment
Bloodletting
Accession Number
1979.1.9 a-e
Description
Three nested cupping glasses in chamois covers and a scarificator in a red, fabric-lined morocco cylindrical case; it appears as though one of the cups does not have a chamois cover and that there is an extra, smaller chamois cover (identified as "empty case" on accession sheet).
Three nested cupping glasses in chamois covers and a scarificator in a red, fabric-lined morocco cylindrical case; it appears as though one of the cups does not have a chamois cover and that there is an extra, smaller chamois cover (identified as "empty case" on accession sheet).
Number Of Parts
5
Part Names
a - cup - Length 7.5 cm x Diam. 6.7 cm
b - cup - Length 7.5 cm x Diam. 5.4 cm
c - scarificator - Length 4.8 cm x Width 4.4 cm
d - cup - Length 7.5 cm x Diam. 5.2 cm
e - case - Length 17.3 cm x Diam. 8.4 cm
Provenance
Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; source: Dr. P. A. Ryan of Toronto.
#3: box is fragile; #4: the lid is detached from the case.
Copy Type
Original
Research Facts
Scarificators were used in bloodletting practices, often accompanying cupping procedures. The blades are designed to make equal and even cuts on the patient's body.
Scarificator newly developed by Weiss.
Exhibit History
Off-site for conservation at Queen’s University Masters of Art Conservation School, Sept – Dec 2018.“
On loan L-2016-4” to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario’s 150th Anniversary exhibit; 30 April-8 July, 2016