Catheter
- Object Name:
- Catheter
- Object ID:
- 2014.050.04
- Date:
- circa 1810
- Description:
- Catheter used by Dr. Joseph Morrill Harper (1787-1865) of Canterbury, NH, a surgeon in the War of 1812. Silver male catheter in wooden case.
A. Catheter. Silver tube, hooked at end, with 14 holes near closed end. Pair of small handles at open end. 2.4" burst seam along side.
B. Wooden case with riveted leather hinge and carry strap. Iron hook and eyelet to keep case shut. Case hooks at end to fit to form of catheter. Wood stained on outside, natural on inside. Groove for catheter cut in each half. - Material:
- Metal
Silver
Wood
Lead - Dimensions:
- H-2.3 W-0.7 L-9.6 Dia-0.3 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
- Subjects:
- Medical equipment and supplies, War of 1812, Doctors, Physicians
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