Pocket surgical kit in a black leather case, measuring 12.5 x 6 x 3 cm. The burgundy velvet-lined case has metal clasps and leather instrument loops. The clasp is engraved: S.E. Josephi, M.D. Two interior pockets are lined with red cloth. The case contains: 1) catheter piece, 2) porcelain-tipped probe, 4) metal-tipped probe, 5) two shell-handled folding minor surgery knives, and 6) shell-handled folding tenaculum and knife. The instruments are in fair condition, but the case is in poor condition, with severe wear. The kit was donated by Charles E. Littlehales, M.D.
Digital photograph of a pocket surgical kit in a burgundy velvet-lined case. The case is set on a dark gray background.
Medical Museum Collection, Box 22B