nty,
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