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Anesthesia with ether (and ether masks), chloroform, as well as the old reliable bottle of alcohol. Illustration is of an early operation using anesthesia.

Print from the late 18th century showing a number of obstetrical instruments in use at that time.

Infant and invalid feeders from the 2005 exhibit. The white porcelain feeders were called “Aladdin Lamp” feeders because of their shape.

Civil War era surgeon’s amputation kit. Kits like this were taken to the battlefield by the military surgeon. Skill was measured by how fast the amputation could be accomplished.