Kit, Surgical
- Object Name:
- Kit, Surgical
- Object ID:
- 2014.050.01
- Place of Origin:
- London, England
- Date:
- circa 1810
- Description:
- Surgical kit used by Dr. Joseph Morrill Harper (1787-1865) of Canterbury, NH, a surgeon in the War of 1812. Rectangular wooden box with hinged cover. Brown velvet lining. Contains six instruments:
1. Forceps, under flap in cover; stamped "EVANS"; made by John Evans & Company, London.
2. Scalpel with ebony handle; blade marked "EVANS / OLD CHANGE".
3. Pick with curved tip and ivory handle.
4. Pick with curved tip at each end.
5. Forceps, stamped "EVANS".
6. Tool with wooden handle and small sharp blade at tip, perhaps a fleam. - Material:
- Wood
Metal
Steel
Silver
Ivory - Dimensions:
- H-1 W-7.4 D-3.25 inches
- Provenance:
- Descended from Dr. Joseph Morrill Harper (1787-1865) to the donor's husband, Philip S. Harper Jr. (1923-2008).
Joseph Morrill Harper was born in Limerick, Maine, and went to school in Fryeburg. He started practicing medicine in Sanbornton, NH in 1810 and moved to Canterbury in 1811. He was a surgeon in the War of 1812. He served in the NH legislature, as ex officio Governor in 1831, and in the U.S. Congress, 1831-35. He died in Canterbury. - Credit Line:
- Gift of Harriet P. Harper
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