Cupping set, 19th-20th century. Set consists of three cupping glasses, two
dome-shaped and one bellied (M-4766, M-4767, M-4768), a 16 blade square
scarificator (M-4771), a candle in a metal holder used to ignite the
alcohol (M-4769), and a bit of sponge in a wire holder (M-4770).
Presumably, the sponge would be dipped in alcohol, ignited, and inserted
into the glasses. Used by Dr. Fred L. Orsinger of Chicago in the early
20th c. Donated by Fred G. Orsinger 1939. Scarificator: L 46 mm, W 37 mm,
H 33 mm. Sponge and holder: L 78 mm. Neg. 61135-C (cupping glasses);
61130-B and 61130-C (scarificator), front and back views; 61164-B (candle
in metal holder); 61129-D (sponge with wire holder); 76-9111 and 76-9113,
internal views of scarificator. All negatives BW. NMHT 152130 (M-4766-71).
(Figures 13, 43, 62.)
Cupping set, 19th century. Contained in a mahogany case with red velvet
lining are two glass cups without valves, a square model 16 blade
scarificator with a leather case top, a braided leather tourniquet, a
standard brass spring lancet in a case with an American eagle stamped in
gold, and two lancets used on the gums with tortoiseshell shields. One gum
lancet is engraved "Kuemerle & Kolbe," a Philadelphia manufacturer. Case
was originally intended for a set of six brass valved cupping glasses and
a pump. Owned and used by Dr. Elam Dowden Talbot of Barlow County,
Virginia (1810-1881). Donated by Elam D. Talbot through Edna G. Dorr 1966.
Case: L 204 mm, W 140 mm, H 110 mm. NMHT 268719 (M-11878).
Cupping set, late 19th century. Set of four cupping glasses with brass
fixtures, a pump, and two octagonal scarificators. Three of the cups are
identical in size, and the fourth is slightly larger. One scarificator has
13 blades arranged on three rods turning in the same direction (cf. NMHT
254866 [M-10706]). Scarificator is engraved "Schively/Philad."
(manufacturer). The other scarificator has 10 blades turning in opposite
directions. Used by Dr. Robert Evans Bromwell, Port Deposit, Maryland, in
the late 19th century. Donated by Dr. Bromwell's daughter, Roberta
Bromwell Craig, 1970. Case: L 203 mm, W 135 mm, H 110 mm. NMHT 290051
(M-13113).
Cupping set, 19th century. Mahogany case lined in rose plush has six
compartments holding 5 valved cups of slightly varying shapes. One cup and
pump are missing. Used by Dr. Launcelot Jackes, a member of the Medical
and Chirurgical Faculty of Maryland. Donated by the Medical and
Chirurgical Faculty of Maryland 1976. Case L 184 mm, W 143 mm, M 94 mm.
NMHT 302606.005.
Cupping set, 19th century. This elegant set was manufactured by Charriere
of Paris. Set includes a circular scarificator with fluted sides similar
to NMHT 320033.05 but made of brass. Scarificator is engraved "Brevete
S.G.D. Gouv." Also in the set are a brass pump, tubing, and three
distinctive mushroom shaped glasses provided with stopcocks. Case is made
of wood and lined with fabric. All pieces except tubing and scarificator
are engraved with the Charriere name. Set was said to have been purchased
in Paris in 1850 by Dr. Asa Shinn Linthicum. Donated by the Medical and
Chirurgical Faculty of Maryland 1976. Case: L 240 mm, W 150 mm, H 94 mm.
First glass: H 110 mm, D 74 mm. Second glass: H 130 mm, D 80 mm. Third
glass: H 94 mm, diameter 54 mm. Pump: L 160 mm, D 26 mm. Scarificator: H
32 mm, D 46 mm. Tube: L 450 mm. Neg. 75-090 (BW & CS), 75-4237-C (CS).
NMHT 302606.007. (Figure 70.)
Cupping set, 19th century. Mahogany case lined in purple plush has
compartments for eight cups and space for a pump. Seven cups with valves
remain, one of them a narrow necked fluted cup for cupping the breasts.
Found in the case, though not part of the set, are an envelope with a
lancet blade and a packet of six lancet blades, each of slightly different
shape. On the packet is handwritten "American/25 each." Donated by the
Medical and Chirurgical Faculty of Maryland 1976. Case: L 249 mm, W 130
mm, H 100 mm. NMHT 302606.035.
Cupping set, mid-19th century. Charriere cupping set with four
mushroom-shaped glass cups (the largest two with round edges and the
smaller two with oval edges) with brass stopcocks, a pump, and a
scarificator. Two of the cups and the scarificator are engraved with the
Charriere name. The scarificator is octagonal and has twelve small blades
cutting in opposite directions. Internally it has two rolled springs as
described in the Charriere patent of 1841. Brass wrench case is mahogany
and lined with a reddish chamois above. Pasted to the chamois is a bit of
leather with wording in gold which reads "Paris/Charriere/Frabricant/Des/
Hopitaux/Civils/et/Mil. Rue de l'Ecole de Med. No. 7 (Bis)." Purchased
1976. Scarificator: L 42 mm, W 40 mm, H 34 mm. Pump: L 180.8 mm. Wrench:
L 76.2 mm. Case: L 250 mm, W 133 mm, H 105 mm. Neg. 76-9117 (BW); 76-9110
(BW), scarificator showing springs. NMHT 1977.0789.44.
Cupping set, 19th century. Set may date from early to mid 19th century.
Wooden case, lined with brown velvet, contains two glass cups, two
scarificators, a ball handled torch stuffed with a cotton wick, and a cut
glass alcohol bottle. Large scarificator has eight blades, almost pointed
in shape and cutting in opposite directions. Smaller scarificator has four
blades on one rod. Both scarificators are engraved, in script, "H.
Johnson/31 King Street/Borough." On top of the case is a silver plate with
the name of the owner, "Mr. Sam Richards." Purchased 1976. Torch: L 111
mm. Bottle: H 65 mm. Large scarificator: L 54 mm, W 48 mm, H 37 mm. Small
scarificator: L 36 mm, W 35 mm, H 29 mm. Case: L 248 mm, W 109 mm, H 94
mm. Neg. 76-9119 (BW). NMHT 1977.0789.48. (Figure 68.)
Cupping set, 19th century. This unique set consists of a red leather case
lined in purple velvet, four cups with brass fittings, a large octagonal
scarificator, and a pump. The most interesting piece in the set is the
pump, an oval cylinder enameled in yellow with a gold and black floral
design on front and back. On top of the cylinder are both the brass pump
and the attachment to the cups. The scarificator has twelve blades cutting
in opposite directions and is engraved, in script, "J & W Wood/74 King
Street/Manchester." The four cups vary widely in size, the largest having
a diameter of 73 mm, the smallest a diameter of 43 mm. Purchased 1976.
Pump: H 170 mm, L 78 mm, W 56 mm. Case: L 300 mm, W 150 mm, H 113 mm. Neg.
76-9118 (BW). NMHT 1977.0789.47.
Cupping set, 19th century. Case is mahogany with two ivory keyholes and a
brass handle. It is lined in red plush. Set includes nine glass cups of
various sizes (including an oval cup), each with screw threads covered by
a brass cap. Pump is brass, 142 mm long, and has a bit of leather wrapped
around the outside of the screw threads. There is an extra compartment in
the case that might have held a tenth cup, but now contains only the key.
In a compartment lined with silver paper and covered by a red plush top
with ivory handle are two octagonal scarificators. The first is a common
twelve blade scarificator in which the blades cut in opposite directions.
It is engraved with a crown and "Evans/London." The second is unusual in
that it has eleven blades arranged on two rods. It is also engraved
"Evans/London," and on top is engraved, in script, "W Tothill," and in
block letters, "Staines No 2." The mechanism is frozen. Purchased 1976.
Case: L 285 mm, W 210 mm, H 106 mm. Neg. 76-7747 (BW, CS), pieces in case;
76-7748 (BW, CS), pieces out of case. NMHT 321697.21. (Figure 112.)
Cupping set, 19th century. Case is mahogany, lined in red velvet, with
brass bindings on the corners and is incomplete. A brass plate on the
cover is blank. The key is missing. Set includes two glass cups without
fittings, two brass stopcocks, one 12-blade scarificator, and a brass
holder for a wick, which is missing. The scarificator bears the
inscription on one side, "Salt & Son/Birmingham." Purchased 1976. Brass
wick holder: L 101.6 mm. Cups: D 53.8 mm and 52.3 mm. Case: L 223 mm, W
127 mm, H 103 mm. NMHT 1977.0789.45.
Cupping set, 19th century. Case is mahogany with brass "straps" and a
brass handle that rests flush with the lid on the case. The key is
missing. Set contains two glass cups, one alcohol lamp, and one octagonal
bladed scarificator. One cup is shaped like the early bronze cups.
Purchased 1976. Alcohol lamp: L 67 mm, D of base 45 mm, D of top 20 mm.
First Cup: L 90 mm, D at opening 50 mm. Second cup: L 63 mm, D of base 45
mm. Case: L 260 mm, W 105 mm, H 98 mm. NMHT 1977.0789.46.
Cupping set, 19th century. Case is red leather and closes with two brass
hooks. It contains two glass cups with fittings, a brass syringe, a small
glass bottle shaped like a test tube, and a brass three-point scarifier
with a spring setting and a button release. The set is unusual for its
small size. Purchased 1976. Case: L 154 mm, W 108 mm, H 42 mm. Syringe: L
(closed) 101 mm, D 25 mm. Cups: L 60 mm and 67 mm, D 28 mm and 23 mm.
Scarificator: L 52 mm, D 20 mm. NMHT 1977.0789.49.