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Observing samples, Homestead national monument

Students observe samples taken from Cub Creek.

Gathering basket (HOME 755) - Homestead National Monument of America

Small reed constructed gathering basket. Has two handles, one with three loops, one with two loops. Has faint traces of red and blue decorations, indistinguishable as to design.

Students testing water samples - Homestead National Monument of Ameri...

Students testing water samples Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

White Flames and Evening - Homestead National Monument of America

This painting is the artist’s interpretation of one pioneer family’s evening. The shelling of corn, their preoccupation and perhaps a story or two. Regardless of the simple furnishings which were the dire nec... More

Distilling apparatus (HOME 1853) - Homestead National Monument of Ame...

Distilling apparatus in two parts. Top has an inverted blunt cone on the bottom and an overflow spout at the top and a spigot. Bottom has a spigot 3" from the bottom. At one side and at the bottom is an arrange... More

Eight Pointed Star - Homestead National Monument of America

Location: 1515 North 15th St., Beatrice, NE 68310 Front of shed in backyard Inspiration: Honor my mother-in-law who enjoyed quilting and had made many quilts all by hand.

Shenandoah National Park - Homestead National Monument of America

“I chose this park for two reasons. First, I thought its natural beauty would transfer nicely to an art quilt. Second, in the 1700's my Irish ancestors traveled through this area and settled in Virginia so I h... More

Smaulding family homestead - Homestead National Monument of America

Unknown individuals standing in front of the Smaulding family homestead near Clayton, New Mexico.

Stethoscope (HOME 1835) - Homestead National Monument of America

Stethoscopes are an instrument used for auscultation, or listening to sounds produced by the body. It is used primarily to listen to the lungs, heart, and intestinal tract.

Ethyl chloride cylinder (HOME 1836)

Metal cylinder that contained ethyl chloride. Used to administer anesthetic where regular equipment was not available. Manufactured by Gebauer.

Ethyl Chloride cylinder (HOME 1837)

Metal cylinder that contained ethyl chloride. Used to administer anesthetic where regular equipment was not available. Manufactured by Gebauer.

Syringe with case (HOME 1839) - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...

Syringe and case. Metal case has receptacles for 4 vials and 2 needles.

Syringe (HOME 1841) - Homestead National Monument of America

Syringe with two rings for fingers and one ring for thumb on the plunger. Plunger shaft marked in inches. Body is glass lined with two windows cut into body so that contents are visible. Used for extracting bod... More

Syringe kit with case (HOME 1842)

Syringe kit with case. Plunger is marked with numbers 5-40 M. Includes: syringe, carrying case, 3 needles, small catheter, valve for use with the catheter.

Oral examining mirror (HOME 1843)

Oral examining mirror with an ivory handle. Round mirror set at an angle. A crown and #2 stamped on bottom of mirror.

Tooth extractor (HOME 1844) - Homestead National Monument of America

Nickel plated tooth extractor. Number 15 is stamped on handle. Both handles curved to fit the hand, one handle curved to fit around the outside edge of palm. Much of the plating is worn off.

Tooth extractor (HOME 1845) - Homestead National Monument of America

Tooth extractor. Manufactured by O. Helmold. One handle has curved end to fit around outside of edge of palm. Natural finish metal.

Tooth extractor (HOME 1846) - Homestead National Monument of America

Tooth extractor with ivory handle. Tooth clamp is movable, semi-circular in shape. Instrument clamps on tooth and turns shaft clockwise. Shaft and clamp natural finished metal.

Whetstone (HOME 1847) - Homestead National Monument of America

Used to sharpen various instruments. Stone has a very fine grit. Includes the original blue box. Manufactured by Luther Grinder Manufacturing Co.

Balance Scale (HOME 1848) - Homestead National Monument of America

Balance Scale. Wood base with 11 weights and 2 scale pans.

Syphgmomanometer (HOME 1852) - Homestead National Monument of America

A syphgmomanometer an instrument for measuring blood pressure, typically consisting of an inflatable rubber cuff which is applied to the arm and connected to a column of mercury next to a graduated scale, enabl... More

Tablecloth (HOME 328) - Homestead National Monument of America

1852 woven tablecloth. Blue background with white patterns. Patterns in it include eagles, deer, flowers, etc., Border design around the edges. Date 1852 woven into one corner. Quite large and heavy.

Spirit burner (HOME 1854) - Homestead National Monument of America

A spirit lamp is a piece of laboratory equipment used to produce an open flame. They are preferred over Bunsen burners by some for safety purposes or when natural gas is not available. This one was likely used ... More

Left Hand Splint (HOME 1856) - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...

Left hand wrist splint with a hand grip. Made of a hard yellow fiber. Stamped "Walker, 4L."

Civil War Block - Homestead National Monument of America

Location: Gage County Historical Society & Museum Inspiration: This block is one of 16 blocks that make up a quilt used by a Union soldier during the Civil War. The soldier was originally from Ohio, but was in... More

Civil War Block - Homestead National Monument of America

Location: Gage County Historical Society and Museum Inspiration: This block is one of 16 blocks that make up a quilt used by a Union soldier during the Civil War. The soldier was originally from Ohio, but was ... More

Medical stirrups (HOME 1911) - Homestead National Monument of America

Medical Stirrups are positioning apparatuses that hold the leg and foot in a desired position. Two piece nickle plated stirrup. Adjusted by means of a wingnut.

Probe (HOME 1890) - Homestead National Monument of America

Silver, sterling probe stamped on one side. Instrument is made of silver wire flattened at one end. The wire has been bent many times and is not completely straight.

Hand Splint (HOME 1863) - Homestead National Monument of America

Hand splint. Item has been used, some of material adheres to the wire. Two cloth belts join the two major sections. These are held in place by metal retaining loops soldered to the wire. The longer section has ... More

Dilator (HOME 1883) - Homestead National Monument of America

Dilator for the nose. Spring steel, nickel plated. Portion to be inserted into nostril.

Forceps (HOME 1874) - Homestead National Monument of America

Forceps. Locking clamp has six adjustments. Felt tips grasping end held by rivets. Used to grasp intestines during operations. Number 2 stamped on both handles, JAC stamped on one. Designed to be used with thum... More

Tweezers (HOME 1888) - Homestead National Monument of America

Tweezers. One side has pin, other a hole, to keep the ends lined up. Toward top, 1 1/2" from the top is a second pin to prevent the instrument from being closed too much. "GERMANY" stamped inside one side, the... More

Ventilated Socket (HOME 1909) - Homestead National Monument of Americ...

Ventilated socket controller. McIntosh Electrical Corporation, No. 3010, Serial number 1430. Control is by knob that is turned to move it to numbered positions.

Lancet (HOME 1896) - Homestead National Monument of America

A lancet is a blood-sampling device. Two knives in brass case, which is hinged at one side. Manufactured by Joseph Allen and Sons, Sheffield England. Approximately 1/2" from the end of the blades are arrow head... More

Cervical dilator (HOME 1898) - Homestead National Monument of America

Cervical dilator. 11 position lock. Lock has been repaired, apparently with a rivet. Nickel plated, except at springs, which are blue steel.

Surgical clamp (HOME 1871) - Homestead National Monument of America

Surgical clamp. Handles formed to fit the thumb on one side and two fingers on the other. The nose and handle bent to form "S" shape. Clamp to hold instrument closed is broken, it has been repaired with wire.... More

Surgical clamp (HOME 1875) - Homestead National Monument of America

Surgical clamp. Community stamped on one handle. Number 281 stamped on both handles. Clamp has 3 locking positions. Designed to used with thumb and one finger.

Surgical clamp (HOME 1879) - Homestead National Monument of America

Surgical clamp. Two pieces, detachable, single position lock. Grasping end has curved ends that slide past each other. Instrument has 30 degree bend in handles. Each handle has number "8" stamped on inside surface.

Surgical saw (HOME 1880) - Homestead National Monument of America

Surgical saw. with a circular blade 1 1/16" diameter, 15/16" long. Handle is removable. Sliding pin in center. No identifying marks.

Probe (HOME 1913) - Homestead National Monument of America

Three probes made to fit one inside the other. The case forms the handle for the probe being used. The probe screws into the top of the case. Entire instrument is nickel plated. This item also has a sliding cov... More

Probe (HOME 1891) - Homestead National Monument of America

Probe. Square shaft, one end sharpened on two sides to form a flat edge. Other end has tip riveted on shaft with two brass rivets. Tip is spoon shaped.

Scalpel (HOME 1866) - Homestead National Monument of America

Scalpel. Black bone handle. A Kuhlman stamped on the blade. Used to quickly cut the tissue of extremities to permit cutting the bone in amputations.

Forceps (HOME 1901) - Homestead National Monument of America

Forceps. Entire instrument is made from one piece of metal. "SYCYRS" and "13592" stamped on the handle. On the other side of the handle is stamped "CAN. PAT. SEPT. 1, 97". End flattened last 1 1/2" spirals to t... More

Surgical Headlamp (HOME 1908) - Homestead National Monument of Americ...

Surgical headlamp. Small bulb in a socket that projects 1 1/2" from the head band, removable lens holder fastens over the bulb. The lens is cracked. Two wires lead over the head band to the socket, one wire ha... More

Surgical scissors (HOME 1902) - Homestead National Monument of Americ...

Surgical scissors. Nickel plated. Finger rings on handle rusted. Number 19 stamped near the pivot pin.

Catheter (HOME 1892) - Homestead National Monument of America

Catheter. This tube has a bulb at one end with 17 small holes in it. Manufactured by Huston Bros.

Hand Splint (HOME 1860) - Homestead National Monument of America

Hand splint. Two sections 7 1/2" long are joined by a wing nut so that it may be used for either hand. A cloth strap with 2 rings for fastening it runs through a metal retainer soldered to the wire. This has ... More

Obstetrical forceps (HOME 1899) - Homestead National Monument of Amer...

Obstetrical forceps. Grasping end is 2" wide, 6" long. A wing screw is used for the pivot, number 6 is stamped on this. Manufactured by Goodvan, which is stamped on the handle.

Dilator (HOME 1870) - Homestead National Monument of America

Dilator. The end of the wire on each side forms a rounded rectangle to be placed inside the nose. The wire is bent into a circle at the back to form a spring. Approximately in the center of either side is anoth... More

Syringe and Case (HOME 1840) - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...

Syringe and case. Syringe plunger turns to lock closed. Has 1 needle in case. Room in case for 6 vials and 2 needles. Case is plated brass, most of the plating is worn off the high spots on the case. Manufactur... More

Probe (HOME 1882) - Homestead National Monument of America

Nickel plated brass probe Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Catheter (HOME 1894) - Homestead National Monument of America

Catheter. The instrument is bent until the end is at a 90 degree angle to the main tube.

Medical stirrup (HOME 1903) - Homestead National Monument of America

Medical stirrup. Bar and pin fasten item to a table. The bar has eight notches for adjustment of the stirrup.

Inhaler (HOME 1881) - Homestead National Monument of America

Inhaler. This item has a hollow plastic handle for the patient to hold onto. Fastened to the handle is a two piece 3" holder for cotton that is to be saturated with chloroform. Attached to this are two hollow ... More

Surgical clamp (HOME 1910) - Homestead National Monument of America

Surgical clamp. Clamps are painted with aluminum paint. At the back, a wing screw to adjust the rods for height. The top of each rod is bent to 90 degree angle with main part of rod.

Tweezers (HOME 1886) - Homestead National Monument of America

Tweezers. One side is stamped "PENN S. M. CO." On other side is stamped "GERMANY." Grasping ends designed to interlock, one side has a notch, other side is cut to fit into the notch.

Suturing Needle Holder (HOME 1885)

Suturing Needle holder. Two position clamp. One side of nose grooved with 7 grooves to hold needle. JAC stamped on one side at pivot point. #21 stamped on both sides of handle just behind the pivot.

Probe (HOME 1897) - Homestead National Monument of America

Probe. Horn case, base screws onto the top. Probes are silver or other metal that tarnishes. Three probes in set, graduated sizes. Manufactured by Aloe and Penfold Co.

Tongue depressor (HOME 1864) - Homestead National Monument of America

Tongue depressor. Manufactured by E. S. Ico Co., Rochester N.Y. Wire leads are detachable and purple colored, but faded.

Dilator (HOME 1869) - Homestead National Monument of America

Dilator. Steel spring to hold instrument open is rusty. No manufacturers name.

Elbow Splint (1858) - Homestead National Monument of America

DuPuy adjustable wire anterior elbow right angle splint number 73. Manufactured by DuPuy Manufacturing Co., Warsaw Indiana. Edges of wire are protected by narrow metal band, soldered to the wire. Some plating i... More

Surgical clamp (HOME 1872) - Homestead National Monument of America

Surgical clamp. "BETZ, GERMANY" and "JAU" are stamped on the handle.

Scalpel (HOME 1865) - Homestead National Monument of America

Scalpel with red case. Manufactured by H. Mernstein & Sons. Bone handle. Always carried by Dr. Cross in his vest pocket.

Surgical clamp (HOME 1877) - Homestead National Monument of America

Surgical clamp. The two pieces are detachable. Lock has 3 positions. (J)? RUAX (first letter indistinct) stamped on one handle. Germany on the other. Number 1 stamped inside surface of both handles.

Hand Splint (HOME 1862) - Homestead National Monument of America

Hand splint. Item has been used, some of material adheres to the metal. Two cloth straps join the two major sections. These are held in place by metal retaining loops soldered to the wire. The longer section ha... More

Bottle corker (HOME 1889) - Homestead National Monument of America

Bottle corker. Wooden handle and an aluminum base.

Catheter (HOME 1893) - Homestead National Monument of America

Catheter. Small ring near the top. This instrument may be disassembled at the center. Area near the tip is flexible.

Strop (HOME 1906) - Homestead National Monument of America

A strop is a device, typically a strip of leather, for sharpening straight razors. Handle portion is made of bent wire to form a rectangle. Clamp stamped "ZIG ZAG, CHICAGO, IL. A." Pat. numbers are illegible ... More

Elbow Splint (HOME 1859) - Homestead National Monument of America

DuPuy adjustable wire elbow splint number 17. Manufactured by DuPuy Manufacturing Co., Warsaw, Indiana. Made of two sections of wire by and adjustable lock with a wing nut to adjust the angle. Paper label is at... More

Elbow Splint (1855) - Homestead National Monument of America

Adjustable fiber posterior elbow splint, number 19, adult. Manufactured by Geo. L. Warren & Co., Niles Michigan. Right angle bend. Flesh colored fiber. Many surface cracks in interior of the splint.

Clavicle Splint (HOME 1861) - Homestead National Monument of America

DuPuy adjustable wire Hawes Clavicle splint #47. Manufactured by DuPuy Manufacturing Co., Warsaw, Indiana. This item has 2 wire sections, held together with 3 cloth belts. Wires rusted in few places.

Catheter (HOME 1895) - Homestead National Monument of America

Catheter. Last section is removable and threaded.

Surgical clamp (HOME 1878) - Homestead National Monument of America

Surgical clamp. Lock has two positions, nose bent slightly to the side. One handle has "Japan" stamped on the inside surface. JAC stamped on both handles. Other handle has illegible name of manufacturer stamped on it.

Surgical saw (HOME 1867) - Homestead National Monument of America

Surgical saw. Blade 7 1/4" long, 1 5/16" wide. Blade fastened to handle with a screw.

Forceps (HOME 1900) - Homestead National Monument of America

Forceps. Nickel plated. Octagon shaped handle. Instrument has flattened and curved end with small ball formed at tip. "Pat. Pending" stamped on the shaft.

Left Forearm Splint (HOME 1857)

Left forearm splint in yellow colored fiber. Stamped on item- "Walker 2L." Other letters on the item are illegible.

Tweezers (HOME 1887) - Homestead National Monument of America

Tweezers. Very sharp pointed ends. Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Probe (HOME 1912) - Homestead National Monument of America

Probe with a tweezers on the end

Surgical clamp (HOME 1873) - Homestead National Monument of America

Surgical clamp. "OTTO AND SONS" stamped on handle. Clamping device to hold the instrument closed is a pin and a hole for the pin to fit into.

Dilator (HOME 1868) - Homestead National Monument of America

Dilator for nostrils. Set screw to hold instrument is missing. Spring to hold it open is rusty. No manufacturers marks.

Suturing Needle Holder (HOME 1884)

Suturing Needle Holder. Sliding clamp on one side, opposite side of handle is grooved to improve the grip. The end of each side of the handle is cut out to form an oval.

Knee supporter (HOME 1904) - Homestead National Monument of America

Knee supporter. Made of two parts, a supporting rest and pivoted holder for each part. Upper surface of the support is plated, the bottom is rough casting surface.

To Market and Wed - Homestead National Monument of America

This painting depicts the artist’s parents off the market and to wed. The year was 1887. They forded the Big Blue River at Beatrice. Though they lived nearer to Blue Springs they chose to come on the upland ... More

Peryle Woodson Final Proof page 3

Peryle Woodson Final Proof page 3 Text transcription: QUESTION 18. Have you any personal property of any kind elsewhere than on this clam? If so, describe the same, and state where the same is kept. ANSWER. No... More

Miscellaneous assortment of ribbons the Dempster employee picnic.

Miscellaneous assortment of ribbons from Dempster employees. Five ribbons of different shapes and sizes are displayed. Four come from the Dempster employee picnic (unknown dates) and one from the 43rd Annual N.... More

Assortment of ribbons from the company picnics

Assortment of ribbons from the various Dempster company picnics held at Chautauqua Park and one from the N.S.V.F.A. convention. Ribbons date between 1899-1953 with many undated.

Colorado - Homestead National Monument of America

Location: Antiques Paradise Inspiration: I liked the pattern and we were able to use the same colors that are in the design painted on the north side of our building. In the early 1900's, Hearth and Home Magaz... More

Colorado - Homestead National Monument of America

Ribbons from the 4th Annual Company Picnic.

Ribbons from the 4th Annual Dempster Company Picnic in 1900. These ribbons were given out to those who attended the picnic. Three ribbons in different colors: white, yellow, and pink.

1903 Dempster Mill Catalog No. 6

Cover of the Dempster Mill Magazine Catalog No. 6. The catalog features products sold by the company includes windmills, pumps, farm implements and more. Text Reads: Dempster Mill Mfg. Co. Beatrice, Nebraska C... More

Oxygen machine (HOME 1905) - Homestead National Monument of America

A oxygen machine is a device that concentrates the oxygen from a gas supply by selectively removing nitrogen to supply an oxygen-enriched product gas stream. The purified, oxygen-rich air is then delivered to t... More

1906 Dempster Mill Catalog No. 7

Cover of the Dempster Mill Magazine Catalog No. 7. The catalog features products sold by the company includes windmills, pumps, farm implements and more. Text Reads: Dempster Mill Mfg. Co. Dempster Trademark B... More

1906 Dempster Mill Catalog No. 7 Front Page

Front page of the Dempster Mill Catalog No. 7 Established 1878, Incorporated 1886 Catalogue No. 7 Dempster Mill Mfg. Co. Manufacturers of windmills and towers, pumps and cylinders, water tanks, well machinery... More

Taft, Beatrice, Neb. Nebraska - Public domain portrait photograph

Forms part of: George Grantham Bain Collection (Library of Congress). Title from data provided by the Bain News Service on the negative. General information about the George Grantham Bain Collection is availabl... More

Taft, Beatrice Nebraska, George Grantham Bain Collection

Taft, Beatrice [Nebraska] - Public domain portrait photograph

A black and white photo of a man wearing a hat. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Taft, Beatrice, Neb. [Nebraska]

A black and white photo of a man in a suit and hat. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description