Surgical Kit, Light
Dublin Core
Title
Surgical Kit, Light
Subject
Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology
Medical & Psychological T&E
Medical Instruments
Description
This surgical light kit, manufactured by the Cameron Surgical Specialty Company in Chicago, Illinois, belonged to Dr. John L. Smiley, M.D. The black faux-leather-covered wooden case is divided in half and custom-fitted to hold a vitreous ohm potential adjuster with a standard electric light base and cord; two “Dentalamps” (approximately 0.7 cm in diameter and 11.5 cm long); a “Surgilite” (28.5 cm long and 10 cm in diameter, narrowing to 2 cm over a length of 9.7 cm); and a curved Bakelite light holder with a base not adapted to the other receptacle, measuring 1.4 cm by 1.2 cm.
The case is marked with Dr. Smiley’s name, suggesting personal use in surgical or clinical settings.
The case is marked with Dr. Smiley’s name, suggesting personal use in surgical or clinical settings.
Creator
Cameron Surgical Specialty Company
Identifier
0089-0006-0026
Medium
Wood
Metal
Physical Object Item Type Metadata
Donor
Dr. Charles Blauw
Place of Production
Chicago, Illnois
Files
Collection
Citation
Cameron Surgical Specialty Company, “Surgical Kit, Light,” University of Arkansas Museum, accessed October 7, 2026, https://uamuseum.omeka.net/items/show/86319.