, 1945--joint
author. II. Title. III. Series: Smithsonian Institution. Smithsonian
studies in history and technology; no. 41 [DNLM: 1. Bloodletting--
History. 2. Bloodletting--Instrumentation--Catalogs. 3. Bloodletting--
Exhibitions--Catalogs.

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CONTENTS

Page

Preface v

Introduction 1

Sources 2

Bleeding: The History 3
How Much Blood to Take 5
When to Bleed 7
Barber-Surgeons 8
Bloodletting and the Scientific Revolution 9
Instrumentation and Techniques 10
Spring Lancets 12
The Decline of Bleeding 15

Cupping 17
Early Cupping Instruments 17
Instruments of the Professional Cupper 21
Cupping Procedure 24
Nineteenth Century Attempts to Improve Cupping Technology 25
Dry Cupping 31
Breast Cupping 32
The Decline of Cupping 34

Leeching 34
Leeches 34
Artificial Leeches 36

Veterinary Bloodletting 40

Physical Analysis of Artifacts 41

Catalog of Bloodletting Instruments 42
Phlebotomy 44
Flint and Thumb Lancets 44
Spring Lancets 44
Bleeding Bowls 47
Extra Blades and Cases