Sorry, this is about the best i can do with the laptop camera, which is all I have working right now.. The text is basically an overview of pocket...
[IMG] I found the book. It's called Antique Medical Instruments, by C.Keith Wilbur, M.D. This is why I don't trust reference books that much.
When I first started collecting years ago I thought they were fleams, too. It's packed away, so I don't have the title, but I even have a guide...
Those ink knives are often misidentified as bloodletting knives. The blades are similar for each.
This is sadly a case where the mat, glass and preserver are worth as much or more than the image. Collectors are always look for spare parts. And...
This is a nice find, particularly being dated. I would love the see the accompanying case.
The practice of having secretaries sign documents started in the Jackson administration, supposedly because Ol' Andy fell off his horse, broke his...
The horn insignia on the last 4 photos is for US Infantry. It was changed to crossed rifles in 1875, so these photos would date before that.
These are late 1800s, the crossed rifle insignia being adopted in 1875. I'm pretty sure the inclusion of the regiment and company didn't occur...
If I found a banjo bargain like this, I would learn to play.
I have a love/hate relationship with post mortems. I, too, was always happy to find one at a bargain for resale, but did not like having them in...
I have seen the RY abbreviation used for "Rail Yard".
It helps to read the directions,doesn't it?[IMG] [IMG]
Sorry, posted that by mistake. Still trying to figure out how to upload photos.
I think it helps to be able to see them both. My feeling is they are the same.[IMG][IMG] [IMG]
Nice article. I am particularly interested in early images of people mugging for the camera.
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