Case, Medical Instrument
Object number2012.47.63
Date1840-1879
Mediumwood metal
Credit LineGift of Melinda Hays Evans
DescriptionLarge rectangular wooden box stained a dark brown. Front opens down and is closed with two metal hook and eye closures. Dark metal handle on top.Dimensions13 x 8.75 x 19.25 in. (33 x 22.2 x 48.9 cm)InscriptionsPaper label glued to the inside of the front panel "AHL'S ADAPTABLE POROUS-FELT SPLINTS / (PATENTED.) / Adults Children / Inferior maxillary 1 1 / Clavicle 1 1 / Shoulder-caps 1 1 / Humeral 2 2 / Elbow (right and left) 2 2 / Radial 2 2 / Ulnar 2 2 / Femoral 4 4" ; second column: "Anterior knee-joint (right and left) 2 2 / Posterior 2 2 / Anterior tibial 2 2 / Posterior fibular 2 2 / Straight pieces (for fingers, toes, etc.) 2 - / Club-foot - 2 / 25 25 / DIRECTIONS / To adapt them, immerse the Splint a minute in boiling [italicized] water, cover the limb with a ban[illegible] wet with cold water; ap- / ply the softened splint, then place it in cold water. / JOHN G. SCOTT & CO., / 115 South Seventh Street, Philadel [illegible] / SOLE MANUFACTURERS".
Historical NotesPart of a collection of medical supplies of Dr. James Glenn Dickson who operated in the Canonsburg area from the 1840s to the 1870s. Donor Melinda Hays Evans’ family found the apothecary chest with accompanying medical supplies in a barn on their property in the Canonsburg area. The collection documents the practice of a mid-19th century small town doctor.
Previous owner
Dr. James Glenn Dickson
Related institution
John G. Scott and Company
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1894
1913
Kaufmann's Department Store
1840-1879
1939-1945
