Items from the Archives

Medical kits: one (right) previously owned by George Gage, class of 1877

Dr. Gage’s kit, interior

Additional homeopathic medical kit, interior

Surgical instruments, from a display of archival materials set up by the student Historical Society

Advertising cards and recipe for a “patent medicine” from the late 19th century, donated by James Brust, class of 1968. From a display of archival materials set up by the student Historical Society

Scales used to weigh doses of medication

Set of allergens to test allergic response

Medical instruments

China used at the Boston City Hospital in the late 19th and early 20th century, donated by James Brust, class of 1968

Medical instruments

Photos by Victor Gvirtsman