Ether inhaler, Ombredanne

Name/Title

Ether inhaler, Ombredanne

Description

Ombredanne ether inhaler with animal bladder by Drapier. Below is the oil on canvas by Robert Hinkley, First Operation under Ether (1882–1893). This famous painting illustrates the introduction of anesthesia to the medical community that took place on October 16, 1846 at the Massachusetts General Hospital amphitheater, now known as the “ether dome.” Dr. John Collins Warren is performing the procedure.

Made/Created

Time Period

19th Century

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good

Date Examined

Jul 9, 2026

Create Date

July 9, 2026

Update Date

September 27, 2026