International Society of Surgeons

Every once in a while I will still wander to a museum. At least if it is one in which I might have half an interest. In this case, it was the above named societies’ Museum of  Surgical Science. Located at 1524 N Lake Shore Drive, I really didn’t have a clear idea of the length of my hike when I started out.

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It was a bit further than I expected.

The Museum itself is well organized with sections on modern surgical and forensic science, and historical exhibits on dentistry

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and pharmacy, even if they were carefully and safely ensconced behind glass.
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but the most fun exhibit of all was the following:
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If you are under 55, I don’t expect you to recognize it. But for the rest of us? Think shoe store….

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