#leech jar

[thegrimphantasm]

Pharmacy leech jar, ornate blue gilt earthenware, by Alcock at Hill Pottery, Burslem, English, 1831-1859 [x]

[cllooouuuu]

victorian leech jar by me

[tilbageidanmark]

Doctor's Office of Old

[disease]

ALCOCK-TYPE LEECH JAR

“Bloodletting is the withdrawal of blood from a patient to prevent or cure illness and disease. Bloodletting, whether by a physician or by leeches, was based on an ancient system of medicine in which blood and other bodily fluids were regarded as ‘humours’ that had to remain in proper balance to maintain health. It is claimed to have been the most common medical practice performed by surgeons from antiquity until the late 19th century, a span of over 2,000 years.”

[drambroisedelorme]

Did some progress on my leech jar :D It needs a bit more distressing and, well, leeches.

I also made a tool roll with my old apron for my surgical tools. I only sewed it with tacking thread so it will be easy to remove if I want to use it for something else in the future. As it is only mean to hold the tools while in a bag I don't need it to be super sturdy. I also added a bit of coffee stains.

[doctorschnabel]

Pharmacist’s leech jar. 19th century. Made in England. 17 inches tall. National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution, USA.

[mszombi]

Wow, its been a long time since I’ve done any Awful Hospital fan art! (I actually started on a different piece a while back that I never finished x_x) BUT when I saw Dinea I loved her so much I just couldn’t resist drawing her. I wanted to give her an extra fancy design to reflect the elaborate patterns found on actual leech jars from the Victorian era

[mourningparlour-blog]

Step right up, step right up, yes that's right you too can be the proud owner of one of our prime leeches, do you like your blood INSIDE your body? That's so last century, join the 19th and let that blood run! (Please note unfortunately send much to our own disappointment and detriment we do not currently physically possess any leeches, but we do spiritually possess any willing leeches.)