[Instruments and apparatus to correct medical conditions]

[Instruments and apparatus to correct medical conditions]

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Author(s):
Baratti, Antonio, 1724-1787 engraver
Contributor(s):
Goussier, Louis-Jacques, 1722-1799
Publication:
[Livourne : L'imprimerie des éditeurs, 17--]
Language(s):
English
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
Equipment and Supplies -- history
Surgical Instruments -- history
Genre(s):
Pictorial Work
Abstract:
Instruments include tweezers or lithotomy forceps known as d'helvetiennes, a machine to correct a hunchback, lancets, devices to relieve hernias - one of which is a Le Dran hernial bistoury, and a bandage to contain a hernia.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Related Title(s):
Is part of: Recueil de planches, sur les sciences... v. 2, pt. 2, p. 67, pl. VI
Extent:
1 print : 42 x 27 cm.
Technique:
engraving
NLM Unique ID:
101425423 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
A014306
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101425423