Digital photograph of a surgical kit in a wooden case. The red velvet-lined case has been placed on a gray counter and opened to reveal the contents. The tray divider has been placed behind the case, and the amputation saw has been set in front.
ca. 1880's-1890's
A surgical kit in a wooden case, measuring 38 x 12 x 8 cm. The brown case has two red velvet-lined instrument trays, with red velvet tray divider. The case has brass hardware and a nameplate, which bears the name "W.F. Alexander." Several of the original instruments are missing. The kit contains: 1) bone saw with black wood handle, 2) bone shears, 3) ebony-handled metacarpal saw, 4) three ebony-handled amputation knives, 5) ebony-handled tenaculum, 6) brass tourniquet buckle, without belt, 7) metal prong buckle. The instruments are in good condition, but the case has a large gouge on the front. The set was donated by Charles E. Littlehales, M.D.
Medical Museum Collection, Shelf 4C5