| Title: | 1965T988 Phlebotomy Outfit |
|---|---|
| Description: |
1965T988 Medical instrument - Phlebotomy Outfit, 1750-1850 Possibly made in France Pinto Collection - Purchased from Edward H Pinto, 1965. Phlebotomy, or blood-letting, has a long history and was a remedy for many illnesses, its height of popularity being the 18th century. This phlebotomy outfit contains a brass scarifier made by Savigny, and four remaining cupping glasses, each with adjustable valves. |
| Keywords: |
Birmingham Museums Trust/Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Wood, Pinto Collection, Science and Industry, Social history/ Health and Medicine |
| Usage Rights: | Creative Commons 0 - Public Domain. Optional attribution: Photo by Birmingham Museums Trust, licensed under CC0 |
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