American Historical Ephemera and Photography Featuring the Civil War and American Militaria Collection of Bruce B. Hermann

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[CIVIL WAR]. Gastric syringe and pump kit.

[CIVIL WAR]. Gastric syringe and pump kit.

Velvet-lined wooden case with brass fittings and unmarked cartouche, 11 7/8 x 6 x 2 1/2 in. (tube attachment fully separated in multiple places; general wear including some scratching to case, fading to velvet, and patination to brass fittings). Kit includes a brass enema pump with bone attachments, varied tubing, and wooden accoutrements.

During the Civil War, stomach pumps and enemas were used to treat dysentery, administer anesthetics and liquid diets, clean the bowels, and for other medical purposes.

The Civil War and American Militaria Collection of Bruce B. Hermann

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Ms. Horstman has spent over a decade specializing in historic photography and Americana at auction. During her tenure, she has overseen several notable single owner auctions, including property from the inventory of celebrated Americana and antique arms expert Norm Flayderman. During her time with the firm, she has maintained an active membership in the Daguerreian Society. Ms. Horstman holds an MA in Art History from the University of Cincinnati and a BA in Art History from The Ohio State University.

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[CIVIL WAR]. Gastric syringe and pump kit.

The Civil War and American Militaria Collection of Bruce B. Hermann

American Historical Ephemera and Photography Featuring the Civil War and American Militaria Collection of Bruce B. Hermann

[CIVIL WAR]. Gastric syringe and pump kit.

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[CIVIL WAR]. Gastric syringe and pump kit.