Kit, Surgical

Object Name:

Kit, Surgical

Object ID:

1993.039.02.02

Creator:

Sampson Soch Co. -- Manufacturer

Place of Origin:

Boston, MA

Date:

circa 1885

Description:

Pocket kit, surgical, with 15 tools. Folded snap closure leather case with two sections of minor surgical instruments. (NHMS 22)
1. Case, leather. Metal snap closure. Interior stamped, "EVERYTHING FOR THE
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON / SAMPSON . SOCH CO. BOSTON. / (symbol)".
2. Knife. Metal, straight. 4.75" long.
3. Knife. Metal, straight. Symbol stamp. 5.5" long.
4. Knife. Metal, curved. Symbol stamp. 5.5" long.
5. Knife. Metal, curved. Symbol stamp. 5.5" long.
6. Knife. Metal, straight. Symbol stamp. 5.4" long.
7. Scoop tool. Metal. Symbol stamp. 5.6" long.
8. Director. Metal. 4.6" long.
9. Splinter forceps. Metal. 4.5" long.
10. "Director and Tongue Tie Spear". Metal. 4.5" long.
11. Bullet probe. Metal. 4.75" long.
12. Sharp hook. Metal. 4.75" long.
13. Bullet probe. Metal. 4.5" long.
14. Arterial forceps. Metal. Locking handle. Symbol stamp. 5.25" long.
15. Scissors. Metal, detachable. Symbol stamp. 4.5" long.
16. Unidentified tool. Metal. Hook end, scoop end.

Material:

Metal
Wood
Leather

Dimensions:

H-1 W-5.75 D-3.125 inches

Provenance:

From the object collection of the New Hampshire Medical Society, including medicine bottles, doctor's kits, and other medical equipment used in New Hampshire, 18th through 20th century.

Credit Line:

Gift of New Hampshire Medical Society

Subjects:

Medical equipment & supplies, Surgical instruments