Surgical instrument set, owned by Dr Evans in the Crimea

Made:
1851-1855 in London
maker:
Savigny and Company
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Set of surgical instruments in walnut case, by Savigny
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Set of surgical instruments in walnut case, by Savigny
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London

Set of surgical instruments in walnut case, by Savigny
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London

Set of surgical instruments in walnut case, by Savigny
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London

Set of surgical instruments in walnut case, by Savigny
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London

Set of surgical instruments in walnut case, by Savigny
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London

Set of surgical instruments in walnut case, by Savigny
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London

Set of surgical instruments in walnut case, by Savigny
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London

Set of surgical instruments in walnut case, by Savigny
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Set of surgical instruments in walnut case, by Savigny, owned by Dr. Evans in Crimea, c.1855

This surgical instrument set belonged to Dr Usher Williamson Evans (1823-1912). Dr Evans volunteered for surgical work early in the Crimean War (1853-1856).

On his arrival in the Crimea, it was noted by Florence Nightingale that Evans had some experience of hospital administration back in Britain. This then became his priority and occupied most of his time in the Crimea. It may explain why this set appears to have been rarely used.

Details

Category:
Surgery
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A600112
Materials:
walnut, brass, velvet, steel and ebony
Measurements:
overall: 95 mm x 478 mm x 235 mm, 6.46kg
type:
surgical instrument set
credit:
Evans, W.

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