http://www.civilwar.williamsonmuseumexhibits.org/files/original/05883fc2c4a0f824855cad7956a5c80b.jpg 127c0ed87a24c5f97ffdb38c3aabb492 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Courtesy of Tommy Gonzalez Subject The topic of the resource United States -- Texas -- Williamson County. War (Civil War). Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource This collection is courtesy of Tommy Gonzalez. We would like to thank him for the generosity he has shown the museum. All photographs are courtesy of Georgene Richaud. Georgene, thank you for your contribution! Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All rights to the images are held by Tommy Gonzalez. This image is posted for non-profit educational purposes, excluding printed publication. For permission to reproduce images and/or for copyright information, contact The Williamson Museum, 716 S. Austin Ave, Georgetown, TX 78626. Type The nature or genre of the resource Objects Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Scalpel, Medical Subject The topic of the resource United States -- Texas -- Williamson County. War (Civil War). Description An account of the resource Scalpel. This metal scalpel has a wooden handle engraved with "The PS CO". The metal blade is engraved with E R J. Rodgers & Sons, 6 Norfolk St., Sheffield, England. Scalpels were used in the course of surgeries during the war. Those suffering from battle wounds sometimes survived after undergoing surgeries or amputations. Though modern procedures such as blood transfusions and antibiotics were not yet available, some painkillers and anesthetics were used. Organized hospitals were created, though due to the number of injured men, many soldiers were still treated in private residences. The importance of sanitation as a preventative measure against infection was introduced during this time. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1860s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All rights to the images are held by Tommy Gonzalez. This image is posted for non-profit educational purposes, excluding printed publication. For permission to reproduce images and/or for copyright information, contact The Williamson Museum, 716 S. Austin Ave, Georgetown, TX 78626. http://williamsonmuseum.org Type The nature or genre of the resource Object Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived “To Bind Up the Nation’s Wounds,” National Museum of Health and Medicine. http://www.medicalmuseum.mil/index.cfm?p=exhibits.past.nationswounds.index. Last Modified Date: 21 Oct 2014. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource This collection is courtesy of Tommy Gonzalez. We would like to thank him for the generosity he has shown the museum. All photographs are courtesy of Georgene Richaud. Georgene, thank you for your contribution! Medical Supplies Medicine Scalpel Surgery