The Science and Art of Medicine
On Display
This particular contraceptive sponge (illustrated on the far right) is made out rubber and has a central cavity for a suppository and a handle for removal. �Occlusator� is its brand name. It is illustrated with a number of other sponges
These are short obstetrical forceps following the design of Sir James Young Simpson, 1811-1870. They were used to deliver babies from low down in the birth canal. The forceps are made out of steel and ebony and manufactured by Philip Harris & Co of B
Two artificial noses, one of carved ivory (A641030), possibly 18th century, the other of plated metal (A641037), 17-18th century. These noses would have been made to replace an original, which may have been congenitally absent or deformed, lost thro
Salvarsan kit, c.1912, by W.Martindale and Lucius and Bruning
Mahogany medicine chest, C19
Pale green glass alembic with cucurbit, probably English, 19th century
A herbal medicine called a ma'jun, meaning sweet medicine, used by practitioners of Unani Tibb. Herbs are mixed with honey to make them sweet and preserve their freshness. Honey is considered to have important healing powers.
Haldane's oxygen apparatus for four people
Mechanical leech patented by Baron Heurteloup
Mechanical leech, in case









