Tourniquet Collection

Screws for compression of blood vessels by Jean Louis Petite, tourniquet device and double band to adjust it
FLO4611834 Screws for compression of blood vessels by Jean Louis Petite, tourniquet device and double band to adjust it, chamois skin compress

USA History: The game of the tourniquet
5313514 USA History: The game of the tourniquet.; SeM Studio/UIG.

Sutures, withers, fine-tip syringe by Dominique Anel, siphon, injection tubes
FLO4611953 Sutures, withers, fine-tip syringe by Dominique Anel, siphon, injection tubes, 18-sheet bandage for complex fractures

Amputation of the leg at the thigh. The tourniquet deadened the pain as well as reducing the flow of blood but was
526812 Amputation of the leg at the thigh. The tourniquet deadened the pain as well as reducing the flow of blood but was likely to cause serious tissue damage

Boy Scouts Training Demonstration, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Boy Scouts Training Demonstration, 1912
Boy Scouts Training Demonstration, 1912. [Tourniquet]

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Tourniquet; Turnstile; Drehkreuz (engraving)
7197793 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Tourniquet; Turnstile; Drehkreuz (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tourniquet; Turnstile; Drehkreuz)

Wounded bear hunter, 1861 (oil on canvas)
OVR371466 Wounded bear hunter, 1861 (oil on canvas) by Bergslien, Knud (1827-1908); 71x81 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

The Actor Kataoka Nizaemon VIII as Konjin Chogoro, from the series " Atari senkin otoko kagami", 1859

De Motu Cordi, set Sanguinis in Animalibus (The Motion of the Heart
5615726 De Motu Cordi, set Sanguinis in Animalibus (The Motion of the Heart and Blood in Living Beings) by William Harvey (1578-1657)

Methods of Arresting Bleeding, c. 1890 (engraving)
KW417941 Methods of Arresting Bleeding, c.1890 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bleeding the Beauty (coloured engraving)
CHT179387 Bleeding the Beauty (coloured engraving) by Arnoult, Nicolas (17th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

18th century sutures, tourniquet, syringe and bandages
18th century sutures 1, 2, tourniquet 3, Dominique Anels fine-pointed syringe 4, siphon 5, injection tubes 6-9, 18-sheet bandage for complex fractures 10 and graded compress 11

18th century surgeon Jean Louis Petits screw-type
18th century surgeon Jean Louis Petits screw tourniquet for compressing blood vessels: tourniquet device 1, double band to adjust the tourniquet 2, compress in chamois leather 3 and ball bearing 4

Accidents and emergencies (engraving)
5223911 Accidents and emergencies (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Accidents and emergencies)

De Motu Cordi, set Sanguinis in Animalibus (The Motion of the Heart
5615725 De Motu Cordi, set Sanguinis in Animalibus (The Motion of the Heart and Blood in Living Beings) by William Harvey (1578-1657)

Circulation of the blood, 1628. English physician William Harvey (1578-1657) was the first to correctly describe the mechanism whereby blood is circulated in the body

Methods Of Arresting Bleeding. From The Household Physician, Published Circa 1890

Surgical equipment from the 19th century.. Surgical equipment including tourniquets and amputation instruments from the 19th century

Death of Sir Philip Sidney at the Battle of Zutphen, 1865 (engraving)
XJF872766 Death of Sir Philip Sidney at the Battle of Zutphen, 1865 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Turnstile at the Universal Exhibition in Paris, cartoon from the Exposition
XJF741263 Turnstile at the Universal Exhibition in Paris, cartoon from the Exposition Universelle series, published in Le Charivari, 26 June, 1855 (litho) by Daumier

The Blood Letting (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR154798 The Blood Letting (engraving) (b/w photo) by Bosse, Abraham (1602-76); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

William Harvey (1578-1657) English physician. Diagram from De Motu Cordis, 1628. When tourniquet applied valves in veins B, C, D, E, F Fig.1. show. Vein at valve at OH Fig.2

Amputation of the leg at the thigh. The tourniquet deadened the pain as well as reducing the flow of blood but was likely to cause serious tissue damage

Surgical Instruments for amputation. C017 / 3437
Plate from 18th century encyclopedia showing illustrations of various instruments for amputation, cataract surgery and also various cannulae, and a tourniquet

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The tourniquet, a device with a rich history and varied applications, has been both a tool of torture and a lifesaving instrument throughout the ages. In the dark depths of Monreale Prison in Sicily, it was used to inflict unimaginable pain on political prisoners, leaving scars that would forever haunt their souls. Engravings depicting this gruesome scene serve as reminders of the brutality inflicted upon those who dared to challenge oppressive regimes. But not all uses of the it can steeped in darkness. In another engraving titled "Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Tourniquet; Turnstile; Drehkreuz, " we see its more mundane application as part of everyday life - controlling access through turnstiles and gates. This juxtaposition highlights how an object can have vastly different meanings depending on its context. In 1861, an oil painting captures a wounded bear hunter desperately applying a tourniquet to his own leg after being attacked by his prey. The image portrays courage and resourcefulness in the face of danger, showcasing how this simple device can be instrumental in saving lives even amidst chaos and adversity. Shifting gears from reality to artistry, we encounter "The Actor Kataoka Nizaemon VIII as Konjin Chogoro. " Here, the tourniquet takes center stage as part of an elaborate costume worn by an actor portraying a character from traditional Japanese theater. It serves as a visual representation of power and control within the narrative. Scientific advancements also owe much to this unassuming tool. In engravings illustrating "De Motu Cordi" or "The Motion of the Heart, " methods for arresting bleeding are depicted alongside detailed explanations about blood circulation dating back to 1628. These illustrations demonstrate how early medical practitioners utilized tourniquets alongside other instruments such as sutures, syringes, and bandages to save lives during accidents and emergencies.