The Health Care ClipArt gallery offers 79 images of health care locations and instruments. These images are from older sources, so some instruments may not be used in practice today, and are shown for historical value.

A cart used in the 19th century as an ambulance.

Ambulance Cart

A cart used in the 19th century as an ambulance.

A pill in the form of a small rounded gelatinous container with medicine inside

General Capsule

A pill in the form of a small rounded gelatinous container with medicine inside

An old machine used to graph the impulse of the heart.

Cardiograph

An old machine used to graph the impulse of the heart.

The top part of the cardiograph showing its writing lever.

Cardiograph

The top part of the cardiograph showing its writing lever.

This is a metallic opening in which the user can spit the contents of his mouth into, although not commonly seen today, they still hold good use for medical purposes, such as dentistry.

Cuspidor Tool

This is a metallic opening in which the user can spit the contents of his mouth into, although not commonly…

A tubular instrument equipped with a light and used to examine the interior of the urinary bladder and ureter.

Scientist Cystoscope

A tubular instrument equipped with a light and used to examine the interior of the urinary bladder and…

A partial or complete set of artificial teeth for either the upper or lower jaw. Also called dental plate.

Dental Anchorage Denture

A partial or complete set of artificial teeth for either the upper or lower jaw. Also called dental…

An artificial replacement of one or several of the teeth (partial denture), or all of the teeth (full denture) of either or both jaws; dental prosthesis.

Replacement Denture

An artificial replacement of one or several of the teeth (partial denture), or all of the teeth (full…

This ear protector is designed to cover a persons ear for protection. they consist of a thermoplastic or metal head band, that fits round the top of the head, and a pad at each end to cover the external ears. Thermal earmuffs are worn in cold environments to keep a person's ears warm.

Elastic Perforated Ear Protector

This ear protector is designed to cover a persons ear for protection. they consist of a thermoplastic…

"The Ear Trumpet is an instrument designed for the collection and conduction of sounds. By increasing the size of the auricle, a much larger volume of sound is gathered than by the natural ear without such aid."—(Charles Leonard-Stuart, 1911)

Ear Trumpet

"The Ear Trumpet is an instrument designed for the collection and conduction of sounds. By increasing…

"United States General Hospital at Elmira, N. Y."— Frank Leslie, 1896

Elmira Hospital

"United States General Hospital at Elmira, N. Y."— Frank Leslie, 1896

This sign indicates that emergency medical services are located nearby.

Emergency Medical Services, Black and White

This sign indicates that emergency medical services are located nearby.

This sign indicates that emergency medical services are located nearby.

Emergency Medical Services, Color

This sign indicates that emergency medical services are located nearby.

This sign indicates that emergency medical services are located nearby.

Emergency Medical Services, Outline

This sign indicates that emergency medical services are located nearby.

This sign indicates that emergency medical services are located nearby.

Emergency Medical Services, Silhouette

This sign indicates that emergency medical services are located nearby.

A tool used to measure the tactile sensitivity of the skin.

Esthesiometer

A tool used to measure the tactile sensitivity of the skin.

"All well persons should do some work or take some exercise every day. To get and to keep vigorous health is not at all necessary to increase the size of the muscles very much or to do great feats of strength." — Blaisedell, 1904

Whitely exerciser

"All well persons should do some work or take some exercise every day. To get and to keep vigorous health…

optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision

Mounting Eyeglass

optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision

This sign is used to indicate that a first aid station is located nearby.

First Aid, Black and White

This sign is used to indicate that a first aid station is located nearby.

This sign is used to indicate that a first aid station is located nearby.

First Aid, Color

This sign is used to indicate that a first aid station is located nearby.

This sign is used to indicate that a first aid station is located nearby.

First Aid, Outline

This sign is used to indicate that a first aid station is located nearby.

This sign is used to indicate that a first aid station is located nearby.

First Aid, Silhouette

This sign is used to indicate that a first aid station is located nearby.

Apparatus for observing the effects of the Roentgen or X-rays by means of their actions on a flourescent substance.

Flouroscope

Apparatus for observing the effects of the Roentgen or X-rays by means of their actions on a flourescent…

"United States General Hospital, Hilton Head, S. C., exterior. The United States General Hospital at Hilton Head, S. C., was built very strongly of wood, and really had somewhat of an architectural appearance. It was about four hundred feet long, and had excellent accommodation for about five hundred patients. On the right hand of the hospital is the chief doctor's residence. Hilton Head, which is a very beautiful, fertile spot, was owned principally by General Drayton, who cultivated there that celebrated cotton known as Sea Island. The woods, which principally consist of orange, palmetto, pine and dwarf oaks, commence at about a mile from the sea. "— Frank Leslie, 1896

General Hospital Exterior

"United States General Hospital, Hilton Head, S. C., exterior. The United States General Hospital at…

"United States General Hospital, Hilton Head, S. C., interior. The United States General Hospital at Hilton Head, S. C., was built very strongly of wood, and really had somewhat of an architectural appearance. It was about four hundred feet long, and had excellent accommodation for about five hundred patients. On the right hand of the hospital is the chief doctor's residence. We also publish a view of one of the wards, taken shortly after the battle of James Island, where so many Federals fell- either killed or wounded. Hilton Head, which is a very beautiful, fertile spot, was owned principally by General Drayton, who cultivated there that celebrated cotton known as Sea island. The woods, which principally consist of orange, palmetto, pine and dwarf oaks, commence at about a mile from the sea."— Frank Leslie, 1896

General Hospital Interior

"United States General Hospital, Hilton Head, S. C., interior. The United States General Hospital at…

An apparatus for figuring out the number of corpuscles in a quantity of blood.

Haemacytometer

An apparatus for figuring out the number of corpuscles in a quantity of blood.

An apparatus for figuring out the number of corpuscles in a quantity of blood.

Thoma-Zeiss Haemacytometer

An apparatus for figuring out the number of corpuscles in a quantity of blood.

An instrument for estimating the amount of heamoglobin in a given sample of blood.

Fleischl's Haemoglobinmeter

An instrument for estimating the amount of heamoglobin in a given sample of blood.

This tool is used to serve as an adjustable mechanical device from which babies or other mammals may reach out to grab a drink from the bottle.

Nursing Bottle Holder

This tool is used to serve as an adjustable mechanical device from which babies or other mammals may…

A drawing of a hospital in Honolulu in the early 1900's.

A Hospital in Honolulu

A drawing of a hospital in Honolulu in the early 1900's.

An illustration of a volunteer hospital.

Hospital

An illustration of a volunteer hospital.

Soldiers at the doctor's.

Hospital

Soldiers at the doctor's.

An illustration of Roper Hospital in Charleston, SC.

Hospital

An illustration of Roper Hospital in Charleston, SC.

An illustration of the Marine Hospital located a the Brooklyn Navy-Yard.

Hospital

An illustration of the Marine Hospital located a the Brooklyn Navy-Yard.

"The war in Virginia--hospital scene after the Battle of Bristoe Station."— Frank Leslie, 1896

Hospital

"The war in Virginia--hospital scene after the Battle of Bristoe Station."— Frank Leslie, 1896

This sign indicates that a hospital is located nearby.

Hospital, Black and White

This sign indicates that a hospital is located nearby.

This sign indicates that a hospital is located nearby.

Hospital, Color

This sign indicates that a hospital is located nearby.

Wounded soldiers at a Confederate hospital.

Confederate Hospital

Wounded soldiers at a Confederate hospital.

The United States Marine Hospital is a historic Greek Revival hospital building in Mobile, Alabama. Construction began in 1838 and was completed in 1842. IT was designed by architect Frederick Bunnell and was operated by the Marine Hospital Service from opening until it closed, in 1952. It treated Confederate and Union soldiers during the American Civil War.

Marine Hospital

The United States Marine Hospital is a historic Greek Revival hospital building in Mobile, Alabama.…

This sign indicates that a hospital is located nearby.

Hospital, Outline

This sign indicates that a hospital is located nearby.

This sign indicates that a hospital is located nearby.

Hospital, Silhouette

This sign indicates that a hospital is located nearby.

A mark, indentation, figure, etc., produced by pressure.

Dental Cup for Impression

A mark, indentation, figure, etc., produced by pressure.

An apparatus in which environmental conditions, such as temperature and humidity, can be controlled, often used for growing bacterial cultures, hatching eggs artificially, or providing suitable conditions for a chemical or biological reaction.

Medical Incubator

An apparatus in which environmental conditions, such as temperature and humidity, can be controlled,…

"The Inhaling Tube is a device for strengthening the breathing apparatus of consumptives and those afflicted with weak lungs."—(Charles Leonard-Stuart, 1911)

Inhaling Tubes

"The Inhaling Tube is a device for strengthening the breathing apparatus of consumptives and those afflicted…

"The Inhaling Tube is a device for strengthening the breathing apparatus of consumptives and those afflicted with weak lungs."—(Charles Leonard-Stuart, 1911)

Inhaling Tubes

"The Inhaling Tube is a device for strengthening the breathing apparatus of consumptives and those afflicted…

An instrument used to record cariation in the pressure of the blood

Kymograph

An instrument used to record cariation in the pressure of the blood

This part of the laryngoscope consists of a small mirror fixed to a long handle.

Laryngoscope

This part of the laryngoscope consists of a small mirror fixed to a long handle.

This part of the Laryngoscope consists of a large concave mirror with a small hold in the middle.

Laryngoscope

This part of the Laryngoscope consists of a large concave mirror with a small hold in the middle.

A Laryngoscope being used properly.

Laryngoscope

A Laryngoscope being used properly.

In the medical field this is used as a prosthesis or prosthetic limb. This device replaces a missing body part

Artificial Leg

In the medical field this is used as a prosthesis or prosthetic limb. This device replaces a missing…

"Mercury manometer for recording blood-pressure. d g, glass U-tube partly filled with mercury. In one limb is borne a float, e, bearing a recording device f; the other limb is filled with a suitable liquid and connected water-tight with the heart end of a divided artery b, by means of glass connection a. Changes in the mercury level indicated changes of arterial pressure." —Martin, 1917

Manometer

"Mercury manometer for recording blood-pressure. d g, glass U-tube partly filled with mercury. In one…

"Naval hospital and battery at Portsmouth, VA." — Frank Leslie, 1896

Naval Hospital

"Naval hospital and battery at Portsmouth, VA." — Frank Leslie, 1896

This medicinal needle is an enlarged view of early type acupuncture; the procedure in which an insertion of needles into various points on the body to relieve pain.

Medicinal Needle

This medicinal needle is an enlarged view of early type acupuncture; the procedure in which an insertion…

A strong, taut sheet, usually of canvas, attached with springs to a metal frame and used for gymnastic springing and tumbling.

Life Saving Net

A strong, taut sheet, usually of canvas, attached with springs to a metal frame and used for gymnastic…

"A Nurse for the Sick Room." — Blaisedell, 1904

Nurse

"A Nurse for the Sick Room." — Blaisedell, 1904

A nurse giving a sick boy medicine.

Nurse

A nurse giving a sick boy medicine.

An illustration of a patient laying on a table with a doctor leaning over him.

Patient on Table

An illustration of a patient laying on a table with a doctor leaning over him.

A male doctor holds the hand of a young girl in bed. She appears to be crying or worried. He seems to be comforting her. A medical bag is on a chair next to the bed.

Physician Makes House Call to Sick Girl

A male doctor holds the hand of a young girl in bed. She appears to be crying or worried. He seems to…

An instrument for pumping oxygen out of the blood.

Ludwig's Mercurial Pump

An instrument for pumping oxygen out of the blood.

"The stomach pump injects liquid into a poisoned person's stomach and then withdraws the liquid and poison mixture. Bulbs C and D contain valves that open and close depending if B is upright or inverted." —Quackenbos 1859

Stomach Pump

"The stomach pump injects liquid into a poisoned person's stomach and then withdraws the liquid and…