These brass name plates were taken from dental surgeon Thomas Dyke's practice. His premises was listed at Bank House, 11 Church Crescent in Dumfries in 1911.

This is an ophthalmic lamp. Early users of the ophthalmoscope still had to overcome difficulties in lighting. Before electric lamps were invented, practitioners were reliant on light produced by candles or spirit-powered lamps. [1/2]

Surgeons' Hall Museum@surgeonshall.bsky.social · 2d ago

For #TriviaTuesday this week we have this instrument from the late 19th century. It is 16 cm in length. Any ideas what it was used for?

For #TriviaTuesday this week we have this instrument from the late 19th century. It is 16 cm in length. Any ideas what it was used for?

This stamp was found in the early 19th century near the Roman settlement at Inveresk in East Lothian. Oculists were specialised eye doctors. The original stamp would have been used to seal jars or mark the blocks of eye-ointment before they became hard.

In our latest episode of Beyond the Knife we exploring the real medical histories that inspired Hannah Rose Platt's album Fragile Creatures. Listen wherever you get your podcasts! shows.acast.com/beyond-the-k...

The case for this syringe has a safety pin which allowed it to be pinned to a lapel for safe transport in the field. The syringe was used by Professor A S Duncan in the Second World War.

This wax anatomical model of the human face is from the mid 20th century. Models like this would allow students to study teeth and nerves. Each anatomical landmark is numbered.

The answer to our #TriviaTuesday this week is a dental key! The lever could be pressed down to give a more precise adjustment of the claw.

Surgeons' Hall Museum@surgeonshall.bsky.social · last wk.

For the last #TriviaTuesday of the monrh we have this object from the late 19th century and is 17 cm in length. Do you know what it is?

For the last #TriviaTuesday of the monrh we have this object from the late 19th century and is 17 cm in length. Do you know what it is?

This letter opener is reportedly made from wood taken from serial killer William Hare's house. It has the inscription: "made from wood from Hare's house who murdered "Daft Jamie" in West Port of Edinburgh 1828. Burke hanged in January 1829".

These plates and screw nails were removed from a patient who had sustained a fracture to their tibia 50 years prior. They were taken out because an abscess cavity had developed which contained these plates and screws that had become loose.

As knowledge of asepsis increased, the design of instruments changed to allow easy sterilisation. Metal boxes that could be cleaned properly also replaced the wooden, velvet-lined boxes of the 19th century. Surgeons still sterilised and re-used needles between procedures.

The knife used by James Syme (1799-1870), for amputations.. It is a large instrument used to part the flesh around the bone prior to cutting the bone.

These are K wires which are widely used in orthopaedics. They are used to hold bone fragments together or are used to provide an anchor for skeletal traction. #TriviaTuesday

Surgeons' Hall Museum@surgeonshall.bsky.social · 2w ago

This apparatus was first introduced in 1909 however, the objects in the picture are more modern and date from 2004. The larger of the 2 objects pictured id 6.1 cm in length. Any ideas what they are used for? #TriviaTuesday

Some more pics from #DavidByrne last night in #Edinburgh - including an onstage shoutout for these great statues at @surgeonshall.bsky.social

This apparatus was first introduced in 1909 however, the objects in the picture are more modern and date from 2004. The larger of the 2 objects pictured id 6.1 cm in length. Any ideas what they are used for? #TriviaTuesday

James Tassie made this miniature portrait medallion of Benjamin Bell. Tassie worked in a hard, fine textured substance known as vitreous paste, a compound he invented. He kept the recipe a secret from competitors. It was later found to be a type of glass with a high lead content

These miniature dentures are believed to be from the 19th century. They have been carved from bone and have been dyed to give the pink colour of the gums.

We are very sorry to let you know that tonight's Dissecting the Author event has been cancelled. Unfortunately, due to reasons outside our guest speaker's control, they are no longer able to join us.

Are you a medical student considering a career in surgery? @surgeonshall.bsky.social will be hosting an event exploring surgical careers, tackling common myths, with presentations from diverse surgical speakers, networking, and more. Attend in person or online. Email museum@rcsed.ac.uk for details.

It's #worldSnakeDay! To celebrate here's a lovely woodcut illustration of a snake slithering through the pages of De Indiae utriusque re naturali et medica (1658) by Willem Piso. 🐍

Are you a med student considering a career in surgery? Join us at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh for an event exploring surgical careers, tackling common myths, hearing from diverse surgical speakers, networking, and more. Attend in person or online. Email museum@rcsed.ac.uk for details.

It's time for another #TriviaTuesday! This instrument is from the 20th century. The box it is stored in is 7.5 cm in height and 36.5 cm in length. Any ideas what it is?

This silver Medal from the 'Medical College for Women Edinburgh' awarded for Botany during the session of 1892, was awarded to A. Mary C. Geddes during her medical studies in Edinburgh in the 1890s.

I’m going to be in conversation with Maddy Pelling next week, talking about hoaxes and medical history!

Surgeons' Hall Museum@surgeonshall.bsky.social · 4w ago

Join us next week for an online talk with author, cultural historian and broadcaster Dr Madeleine Pelling to discuss her new book Hoax. Drawing on stories from across the centuries, Hoax examines why people deceive and why others believe. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dissecting...

Dr Kadambini Ganguli, was a woman of many firsts. One of the first 2 women graduates of India & the British Empire & the first Indian woman to graduate & practice Western Medicine in India. Discover more in this blog by Dr Theeba Krishnamoorthy 👉 history.rcp.ac.uk/blog/dr-kada... #SAHM2026

Join us next week for an online talk with author, cultural historian and broadcaster Dr Madeleine Pelling to discuss her new book Hoax. Drawing on stories from across the centuries, Hoax examines why people deceive and why others believe. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dissecting...

In Her Hand is a play inspired by the real journals and letters of women who served with the Scottish Women's Hospitals during World War One. Very limited tickets available! tickets.thespaceuk.com/event/911:53...

This is a camera lucida! This is a drawing aid used by artists and microscopists. The camera lucida performs an optical superimposition of the object being viewed on the surface the artist is drawing on. The artist sees both scene and drawing surface simultaneously. #TriviaTuesday

Surgeons' Hall Museum@surgeonshall.bsky.social · 4w ago

For #TriviaTuesday this week we have this instrument from the 1820s. The box it is in is 27.5 cm in length. Any guesses what it is?

It's #WorldChocolateDay! Not everyone is a fan though... John Parkinson's Theatrum Botanicum (c.1640) describes cacao as being "fitter for hogs"!