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ca. 1871
Digital photograph of a pocket surgical kit in a folding leather case, set on a dark gray counter. The case has been opened and the flaps folded beneath it to reveal the purple velvet lining and the instruments inside. A typed provenance card has been placed to the right of the kit.
A pocket surgical kit in a folding leather case, measuring 10.5 x 6 x 2.5 cm. The black leather case has a purple velvet liner and an engraved silver clasp. The borders and corners of the case are edged in gold, and the manufacturers name is stamped on the top flap. The case folds out into three compartments, containing: 1) male and female catheters, with detachable handle, 3) probe with an eye and one threaded end, 4) small bullet probe with a porcelain tip, 5) bulldog artery forceps, 6) probe and bistoury, 7) curved tenaculum, and 8) keratome needle and scalpel. The set was donated by Alfred C. Kinney in September 1942. It was presented to Augustus C. Kinney, M.D., House Surgeon at Charity Hospital, New York, on October 2, 1871, by the Commissioners of Public Charities and Correction. The case is in poor condition, with tearing and wear along the edges.
Medical Museum Collection, Box 27

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