Spring lancet blades (2), 18th-19th century. Used by Dr. John Cooper,
Easton, Pennsylvania, great-grandfather of the donor. Donated by the Rev.
J. V. Cooper 1936. Blades: L 44 mm, W 14 mm. NMHT 139877 (M-4145).
Spring lancet case, 19th century. This case is unlike other lancet cases
in the collection in that the top half is a cap which slips off. The
bottom half opens lengthwise and has space for a lancet and two pockets
for extra blades. Case, made of cardboard and covered with black leather,
is lined in tan plush. Purchased 1963. Case: L 62 mm, W 32 mm, H 22 mm.
NMHT 251481 (M-10463).
Spring lancet case, 1827. Case is handmade of wood, with fabric panels
covered with glass on five sides. In the top panel, a spring lancet has
been hand drawn in blue. The bottom panel contains several symbolic images
and the motto, "Memento Mori." The end panel has the name of the owner,
"W. M. Bonwill's/1827." The case opens by a hinge and has space carved out
for two knob end lancets. Pasted to the lid is a leather pocket
containing two lancet blades of different sizes. The Smithsonian
Institution also owns a matching toilet case, given by the same donor.
Donated by the University of Pennsylvania 1959. Case: L 87 mm, W 48 mm, H
18 mm. Neg. 73-5847, 73-5848, 73-5849, 73-5850 (BW, various views with
toilet case)/73-7680 to 73-7693 (CS, various views with toilet case). NMHT
218383 (M-9261).
Spring lancet case, 19th century. Two part red leather case. Inner box has
space for a knob end spring lancet and two spare blades. Box slides into
an outer shell with a tab closure. Owned by Dr. Robert Moore (1764-1844),
who served as President of the Medical and Chirurgical Faculty of Maryland
from 1820 to 1826. Donated by the Medical and Chirurgical Faculty of
Maryland 1976. Case: L 78 mm, W 50 mm, H 12 mm. NMHT 302606.054.
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