Operating Room Collection

Calots spinal surgery, 19th century
Calots spinal surgery, 19th-century artwork. This operation is being carried out by the French surgeon Jean-Francois Calot (1861-1944) on a condition known as Potts disease

Barber-surgeons, satirical artwork
Barber-surgeons. Satirical artwork depicting barber-surgeons and their patients as monkeys. At bottom, the barber role is being performed, while at top the surgical and medical roles are shown

An Operating Room, Central Telegraph Office (litho)
2775578 An Operating Room, Central Telegraph Office (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Operating Room)

Off to South Africa, on Board the Hospital Ship "Spartan"(engraving)
1043196 Off to South Africa, on Board the Hospital Ship " Spartan" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Off to South Africa)

The SS "Princess of Wales, "formerly the "Midnight Sun, "now converted into a Hospital-Ship by
1592998 The SS " Princess of Wales, " formerly the " Midnight Sun, " now converted into a Hospital-Ship by the Red Cross Society (litho) by English School

An Operation at Charing Cross Hospital (b / w photo)
XJF140218 An Operation at Charing Cross Hospital (b/w photo) by English Photographer; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Victoria Hospital, Lewes, Front Elevation, The Operating Room, One of the Wards (b / w photo)
3650518 Victoria Hospital, Lewes, Front Elevation, The Operating Room, One of the Wards (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Victoria Hospital, Lewes)

The Author Conducting an Anatomical Dissection in a Surgical Theatre, 1543 (woodcut)
985793 The Author Conducting an Anatomical Dissection in a Surgical Theatre, 1543 (woodcut) by Italian School, (16th century); 42.1x29 (folio) cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Surgeons, 1926. Creator: Oppi, Ubaldo (1889-1942)
The Surgeons, 1926. Found in the collection of Musei Civici, Vicenza

Dr C MacLean Ajlun Gilead Mission Hospital operating room
Dr. C. MacLean, Ajlun. Gilead Mission Hospital. The operating room. 1940, Jordan, ʻAjlūn

Illustration of surgeon, assistants and patient in operating room

ALEXIS CARREL (1873-1944). French surgeon and physiologist. Carrel (in white cap) demonstrating before a group of surgeons at the Rockefeller Institute War Demonstration Hospital in New York during

SURGEONS, c1930. Surgeons in an operating room. Photograph, c1930

OPERATING ROOM, c1943. The operating room at the Gilead Mission Hospital in Ajlun, Jordan. Photograph, c1943

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Surgeon and cyborg watching obese man on table

Illustration showing surgeon swabbing and removing object from knee of patient lying on operating table

Illustration of operation being performed in operating theatre

PHOTOGRAPHER, 1941. A photographer, probably Edwin Rosskam, wearing a surgical mask in the operating room at Provident Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. Photograph, 1941

General view of a typical medical ward
June 3, 1943 - General view of a typical medical ward of the 2nd Evac. Hospital, Diddington, England

Nurse adjusts glucose injection apparatus for a GI patient
December 24, 1944 - Female nurse adjusts glucose injection apparatus for a GI patient in the 36th Evac. Hospital, Palo, Leyte, Philippines, quartered in the Church of the Transfiguration

Two nurses and a doctor in x-ray room at King George Military Hospital, London, 1915
Two nurses and a doctor in the electrical treatment and x-ray room at King George Military Hospital, London, England. The room is filled with medical equipment, 1915

Surgeons and nurses tending to a patient at King George Military Hospital, London, 1915
Surgeons and nurses tending to a patient on an operating table at King George Military Hospital, London, England, 1915

Surgeon wearing a mask during surgery

Hospital bed used in occupational therapy for patient for rest

Doctors operating on a patient at King George Military Hospital, London, 1915
Nurses and doctors in an operating room in King George Military Hospital, London, England. Doctors are operating on a patient who is laying on a table, covered in a white sheet

Wounded soldiers in hospital during the American Civil War, 1861 -1865. This photo has been digitally restored

WWI: AMBULANCE, c1914. An operating ambulance in the field in France. Photograph, c1914

WWI: HOSPITAL, c1915. Performing a surgery at the Canadian hospital in the Hotel du Golf at Le Touquet, France. Photograph, c1914

SURGERY, 1922. Surgeons at work. Photograph, 1922

SURGERY, 1922. Surgeons at work in an operating room. Photograph, 1922

JAPAN: HOSPITAL, c1905. Nurses at a hospital in Japan. Photograph, c1905

JAPAN: HOSPITAL, c1905. Doctors performing surgery in an operating room at a hospital in Japan. Photograph, c1905

JAPAN: HOSPITAL, c1905. Nurses tending to a patient in an operating room at a hospital in Japan. Photograph, c1905

USS COMFORT, c1919. The operating room aboard the hospital ship USS Comfort. Photograph, c1919

USS COMFORT, c1919. Orthopedic operating room aboard the hospital ship USS Comfort. Photograph, c1919

BROOKLYN: HOSPITAL, c1900. Patients in a ward at the Brooklyn Navy Yard Hospital in Brooklyn, New York. Photograph, c1900

BROOKLYN: HOSPITAL, c1900. An operation at the Brooklyn Navy Yard Hospital in Brooklyn, New York. Photograph, c1900

BROOKLYN: HOSPITAL, c1900. The operating room at the Brooklyn Navy Yard Hospital in Brooklyn, New York. Photograph, c1900

ELLIS ISLAND, c1909. Operating room in Ellis Island Hospital used for operations on immigrants, c1909

OPERATING ROOM, c1910. The operating room at the St. Johns Guild seaside hospital. Photograph, c1910

The Sidcup Cottage Hospital in Kent. A sister woking in the operating theatre. 1939

Veterinary Surgeon

Re-enactment of first anaesthesia, 1850
Re-enactment of first anaesthesia. Group of surgeons and a patient re-enacting the first operation that was carried out under general anaesthesia

Thorascopic surgery, artwork C016 / 6842
Thorascopic surgery. Artwork of an overhead view of surgeons carrying out video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). This is a form of keyhole (minimally invasive) endoscopic surgery

Cataract eye surgery C016 / 3783
Cataract eye surgery. Surgeon carrying out an operation to remove a cataract from a patients eye. A cataract is an abnormal cloudy and opaque area that can form in the lens of an eye

Cataract eye surgery C016 / 3782
Cataract eye surgery. Surgeon carrying out an operation to remove a cataract from a patients eye. A cataract is an abnormal cloudy and opaque area that can form in the lens of an eye

Cataract eye surgery C016 / 3781
Cataract eye surgery. Surgeons carrying out an operation to remove a cataract from a patients eye. A cataract is an abnormal cloudy and opaque area that can form in the lens of an eye

Surgical tools C013 / 4967
Surgical tools. Surgical team member laying out tools ready for use

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Step into the fascinating world of the operating room, where medical history unfolds before your eyes. From Calots spinal surgery in the 19th century to satirical artwork depicting barber-surgeons, this captivating realm has witnessed countless advancements and intriguing moments. Imagine being transported back in time to witness an operation at Charing Cross Hospital or observing a surgical theatre dissection in 1543. These black and white photographs capture the essence of dedication and precision that surgeons have displayed throughout centuries. The evolution of healthcare extends beyond human patients; even veterinary surgery experiments on rabbits have left their mark on this field. The curiosity surrounding these procedures is palpable, as depicted by antique illustrations that showcase both alien concepts and business-related endeavors. Not limited to land-based facilities, hospitals took to the seas during times of crisis. Engraved images depict hospital ships like "Spartan" and "Princess of Wales, " converted by the Red Cross Society for humanitarian missions. These vessels became beacons of hope for those embarking on journeys towards healing. Intriguingly, not all they are solely dedicated to medicine. The Central Telegraph Office's lithograph showcases an unexpected blend between telecommunications and surgical settings – a testament to how different industries intersected in surprising ways. Even education found its place within these walls; New York School Enquiry's photograph from 1911-13 captures young girls learning valuable skills at Manhattan Trade School while exploring potential careers in healthcare. As we reflect upon these glimpses into history, it becomes evident that operating rooms hold stories untold – tales woven with determination, innovation, compassion, and sometimes even satire. They serve as reminders of our collective pursuit for knowledge and improvement within the vast realm of medicine.