This block dates from the period when RACOS was a regional council of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG).Printer's block, consisting of lead interface attached to a wood block. Block carries the design of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) coat of arms, including the text "SUPER ARDUA" on scroll below shield. Inscription on back of block reads, "J.BIGGS- OBS & GYNAE".printing, rcog

The image at the centre of this plaque is the logo of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (ACOG). ACOG was founded in 1951, the date featured on this plaque.Rectangular glass plaque. Centre of plaque features as image of a female figure in a cape, crouching down and holding a baby over her head. The number '1951' in engrave on the plaque to the left of this image. Text encircling this image reads 'THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF OBSTETRICIANS AND GYNAECOLOGISTS/ WOMEN's HEALTH CARE PHYSICIANS.'

This medal was struck to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) in London in 1929. The RCOG was founded by William Blair-Bell, who is said to have been largely responsible for the design of the College coat of arms and gowns, and to have contributed to the motto "Super Ardua". This medal belonged to Frank Forster.Round silver medal with ring for chain attachment. Front of medal features a raised image of a pair of hands closing protectively around a foetus in utero. Surrounding this image is the inscribed text 'GOLDEN JUBILEE/1929-1979'. Back of medal features an image of the RCOG coat of arms, surrounded by the text 'ROYAL COLLEGE OF OBSTETRICIANS AND GYNAECOLOGISTS'. Medal comes with a navy blue, hinged presentation box, lined with cream satin and blue velvet.numismatics, rcog

These three items give details of the medical qualifications of Dr William Dixon Saltau. Born in Warrnambool, Dr Saltau (1894-1970) was the son of Hon. Marcus Saltau. M.L.C. and Jean Saltau (nee Anton). The Saltau family had been prominent in Warrnambool affairs since Henry Saltau arrived in Warrnambool in the 1870s and founded the business of Saltau and Son – general carriers, coal, wood and produce merchants and forwarding agents. Marcus Saltau was active in Warrnambool community affairs as Mayor, Chairman of the Warrnambool Hospital Board and a long-serving State politician. William Dixon Saltau was educated at Warrnambool Academy and Scotch College and graduated from Melbourne University in 1918. He worked as a doctor in Melbourne and Adelaide hospitals and in England. He was the Medical Superintendent of the Women’s Hospital in Melbourne for 25 years and was elected to the Fellowship of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in 1947. These items are of considerable importance as they are original documents connected to the medical career of Dr William Saltau. He came from a prominent Warrnambool family and had a distinguished medical career. These are three items belonging to Dr William Dixon Saltau:- Item One: Certificate of Dr William Saltau’s admission to the British Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists – a cream sheet of parchment paper with the stamp of the Royal College and black printed material and three signatures and two ornamental scrolls under the heading. Item Two: Oval cardboard cylinder to hold the certificate. It has one enclosed end and a label on the outside with a British stamp and a typed address. Item Three: A leather bound folder containing 37 pages, 34 of them with details of the medical courses completed at the University of Melbourne by Dr Saltau. The cover has a gold border. Item Three Cover: ‘University of Melbourne Certificates of the Degrees of M.B. & B.S.’saltau family, history of warrnambool, dr william dixon saltau

This paperweight was created as part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations for SOGC (Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada) in 1994.Marble paperweight in the shape of a rounded square. Front of paperweight is engraved with a head and shoulders image of two Inuit figures, possibly a mother a child, wearing one coat between them and peering out of the same hood. The paperweight is signed by the artist at bottom right of front of paperweight. Back of paperweight is engraved with the text 'SOGC/1944-1994'. Bottom right of back of paperweight is signed by the artist, alongside the engraved words 'Quebec/Canada'.

This pessary belonged to Dr Olga Bolitho who inherited it from Dame Ella MacKnight. Used by Olga Bolitho once or twice, according to correspondence dated 14/5/00 from Olga Bolitho [held with the donation form] Dame Ella Macknight was an obstetrician and gynaecologist who worked at the Queen Victoria Hospital, Melbourne. She was appointed as a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire on 1 January 1969 for services to medicine. She gained her MB BS in 1928 from the University of Melbourne. After qualifying as an obstetrician and gynaecologist, (MD, Melb.1931, DGO Melb 1936), she was associated with the Queen Victoria Hospital from 1935-1977. Her appointments included honorary obstetrician and gynaecologist from 1935-1964; vice-president of the Committee of Management for 1963-1971 and president from 1971-1977. She was president of the Council of the Royal College of Gynaecologists from 1970-1972.After her death in 1996, her family set up a post graduate scholarship in her honour with the Royal College of Gynaecologists & Obstetricians.Clear plastic pessary. Pessary is circular, with a wide flange and a short stem. The stem is attached to the flange, rather than the pessary being moulded as one piece. There are two small holes in the flange, either side of the stem.intrauterine device, pessary

Dr Frederick Charles Hinde was the Chairman of the Royal Australian College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists from 1992 to 1994.Colour head and shoulders portrait photograph of a man. The man is wearing a white shirt with vertical grey stripes, dark jacket, and a blue tie embroidered with the College crest. Over the top of these clothes, the man is wearing a blue robe with gold trim at edges and on front panels. A medallion in the shape of a nine-pointed star is hanging from a blue ribbon around the man's neck. The man has grey hair and is pictured facing the camera, smiling, with his body facing towards the camera. Photograph has a white and grey background. Photograph is mounted in a card frame. Brass plaque attached to mount below image is engraved with the text 'Dr F.C. HINDE/PRESIDENT/NOV 1992 - OCT 1994'.

Doctor Edward William Weaver was the President of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists from 2008 to 2010.Black and white head and shoulders portrait photograph of a man. The subject is wearing a white shirt with a dark jacket, and a patterned tie. Over the top of these clothes, the subject is wearing a dark robe with light coloured trim at edges and on front panels. An oval shaped medallion is hanging from a ribbon around the man's neck. The subject has receding white hair, semi-rimmed glasses and is pictured facing the camera, smiling. A cabinet containing silverware is visible in the background behind the subject. Photograph is mounted in a card frame on fomecore. Brass plaque attached to mount below image is engraved with the text 'Dr E W WEAVER/President RANZCOG/2008-2010'.

Professor Ian Stewart Fraser was the President of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists from 1998 to 2000.Black and white head and shoulders portrait photograph of a man. The subject is wearing a white shirt with a dark jacket, and a dark tie. The tie is embroidered with a light coloured crest motif. Over the top of these clothes, the subject is wearing a dark robe with light coloured trim at edges and on front panels. A medallion in the shape of a nine-pointed star is hanging from a blue ribbon around the man's neck. The subject has grey hair and a beard and is wearing rimmed glasses. The subject is pictured facing the camera, smiling, with his body angling slightly to the left. Bookshelves filled with books are visible in the background behind the subject. Photograph is mounted in a card frame. Brass plaque attached to mount below image is engraved with the text 'PROFESSOR I S FRASER/PRESIDENT RANZCOG/1998 - 2000'.

Doctor Alexander John Campbell was the President of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists from 2000 to 2002.Black and white head and shoulders portrait photograph of a man. The subject is wearing a white shirt with a dark jacket, and a dark tie with white striping. Over the top of these clothes, the subject is wearing a dark robe with light coloured trim at edges and on front panels. A medallion in the shape of a nine-pointed star is hanging from a ribbon around the man's neck. The subject has receding white hair and is pictured facing the camera, smiling, with his body angling slightly to the right. Bookshelves filled with books are visible in the background behind the subject. Photograph is mounted in a card frame. Brass plaque attached to mount below image is engraved with the text 'DR. A J CAMPBELL/PRESIDENT RANZCOG/2000-2002'.

Doctor Rupert Gordon Sherwood was the President of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists from 2010 to 2012.Black and white head and shoulders portrait photograph of a man. The subject is wearing a white shirt with a dark jacket, and a striped tie. Over the top of these clothes, the subject is wearing a dark robe with light coloured trim at edges and on front panels. An oval shaped medallion is hanging from a ribbon around the man's neck. The subject has white hair, rimmed glasses and is pictured facing the camera, with his body angled slightly to the left. The photograph is taken outdoors, and trees are visible in the background. Photograph is mounted in a card frame on fomecore. Brass plaque attached to mount below image is engraved with the text 'Dr R G Sherwood/President RANZCOG/2010-2012'.

Professor Stephen James Robson was the President of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists from 2016 to 2018.Black and white head and shoulders portrait photograph of a man. The subject is wearing a white shirt and a dark coloured patterned tie. Over the top of these clothes, the subject is wearing a dark robe with light coloured trim at edges and on front panels. An oval shaped medallion is hanging from a ribbon around the man's neck. The subject has dark hair, rimmed glasses and is pictured facing the camera, smiling. The subject is leaning on a staircase banister with his right arm. Photograph is mounted in card and framed in a blzck frame with gold trim. Brass plaque attached to mount below image is engraved with the text 'Professor S J Robson/President RANZCOG/2016-2018'.

Foundation Member of the Australian Regional Council of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG), Maguire was elected the first Chairman in 1947 and held that office until his death in 1953. In the Cope Papers, Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) Archives, a student described Maguire as ‘a man of great ability, at times giving the impression that he was brilliant. He had absolute confidence in himself, backed by a strong, well-modulated speaking voice, which made him the outstanding medical orator of his time.’ It was stated by Ian McDonald that ‘Maguire achieved eminence as an anatomist, a teacher and a soldier, as well as a gynaecologist.’ He was also described as ‘a man of boundless energy and enthusiasm and his activities extended to many other spheres beyond the academic and clinical areas of obstetrics and gynaecology.’Oil on canvas head and shoulders portrait of a man in a dark suit, wearing black and blue robes with silver trim. The man has white hair, and is wearing glasses with round lenses. Inscription at bottom left reads 'Stanley Ballard '77/FROM A PHOTOGRAPH OF A PREVIOUS PORTRAIT'. Brass plaque attached to back of frames is engraved with the text 'DR. F.A. MAGUIRE/First Chairman/AUSTRALIAN REGIONAL COUNCIL, RCOG/1947-153'. Handwritten inscription on back of canvas next to plaque reads 'STANLEY/BALLARD/80'.

This is a German made figurine, attributed to Jaschke Pretzl. Loosely translated, the label text on the figurine says 'Gynaecologist' and 'Commit to the women tenderly!'. Stamp printed on underside of base says that this is a hand-carved figure.Carved wooden figurine. Depicts a man in a white coat, with grey trousers, a red vest, blue tie, and white shirt collar, standing with his right hand in his pocket. He is holding a document in front of his chest in his left hand. The figure is atop a small wooden base, one side of which carries handwriting that reads 'Frauenarzt/Kommit den Frauen zart entgegen! ' The underside of the plinth is printed with a stamp that reads 'Figur/Handgeschnitzt/hand-carved'. 'Frauenarzt/Kommit den Frauen zart entgegen!'obstetrics

A speculum is a duck-bill-shaped device that doctors use to see inside a hollow part of your body and diagnose or treat disease. One common use of the speculum is for vaginal exams. Gynaecologists use it to open the walls of the vagina and examine the vagina and cervix.Speculum, made of stainless steel.Nilmedical, medical instrument

Ella Macknight was an Australian obstetrician and gynaecologist, who worked at the Queen Victoria Hospital, Melbourne. She was appointed as a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire on 1 January 1969 for services to medicine. (Wikipedia) Her name has been misspelled on the engraving on this medal.Silver coloured medal with gold coloured decoration on a blue ribbon. The medal is a physical representation of the AOFOG (Asia and Oceania Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecology) logo, consisting of a translucent central blue circle (possibly made of glass) surrounded by eight abstract torso figures in alternating gold and silver colours. The base of the torso sits adjacent to the central blue circle, and depicts a figure with its arms raised straight up. The torso neighbour each other around the circumference of the central blue circle to form a circular pattern. The figure at the top of the medal has a silver torso and gold head, and these colours interchange from figure to figure (eg. the figure on either side has a gold torso and silver head). The medal is engraved with the text 'Dame Ella McKnight/FELLOW/OF/AOFOG/1993'. The ribbon has two velcro fastenings. The medal is in a protective case, the outside of which is lined with red velvet. Included in the case is a runsheet printed on paper for the ceremony in which Ella MacKnight was presented with this medal. The ceremony was held at PICC Plenary Hall on 14 November, 1993. The velvet case in stored inside a while, rectangular cardboard box, consisting of two parts - lid and base. Sticker attached to top of the cardboard box reads ' DAME ELLA MCKNIGHT/FELLOW/1993'. Dame Ella McKnight/FELLOW/OF/AOFOG/1993'obstetrics, gynaecology, awards

The pessary was first made of hard rubber then later from vulcanite. A major manufacturer was Allen & Hanburys, London. They were made in six sizes. The pessary was used to support the uterus in cases of prolapse of the uterus or assisted the conditions of relaxation of the vagina and reduction of vaginal hernia. The designer of this pessary was William Morse Graily Hewitt (1828-1893), a British gynaecologist, obstetrician and physician. Vulcanite pessary. The pessary is loosely 'v' shaped, with a thicker section at top and two 'wings'.pessary, intrauterine device

The pessary was first made of hard rubber then later from vulcanite. A major manufacturer was Allen & Hanburys, London. They were made in six sizes. The pessary was used to support the uterus in cases of prolapse of the uterus or assisted the conditions of relaxation of the vagina and reduction of vaginal hernia. The designer of this pessary was William Morse Graily Hewitt (1828-1893), a British gynaecologist, obstetrician and physician.Pessary is made out of black vulcanite. Has two hinged wings with a hole through the centre, and when placed on a flat surface the object forms the shape of a "V".intrauterine device, pessary

Dr Peter Mervyn Elliott (1927-2014) was the President of the Royal Australian College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology from 1983-1986. He was gynaecologist and obstetrician at King George V Hospital from 1961 to 1979. He was a lecturer in Clinical Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Sydney from 1964-1992 and was Head of the Department of Gynaecological Oncology at King George V Hospital at the time of his retirement from the Hospital in 1992. During his long clinical association with the University of Sydney and King George V Hospital, he brought great distinction to the institutions in respect of the clinical care of women with gynaecology cancers. He was a pioneer in the development and promotion of clinical trials in gynaecological cancer, and with his links in Asia he was able to create training and clinical trials opportunities for many gynaecologists and gynaecological oncologists from the region. Ellott was also a significant art collector and patron, amassing a sizeable private art collection. (University of Sydney, National Portrait Gallery) Frank Hodgkinson AM (1919-2001) was a noted Australian printmaker, painter and graphic artist. (Wikipedia) Oil on canvas painting. Colour head and shoulders portrait of a man. The subject is wearing a white shirt with a black suit and a dark tie - the tie is printed with a series of small, light-coloured crests. The subject is wearing a dark blue robe with yellow trim on front panels and at edges. The subject is wearing a medal in the shape of a nine-pointed star from a blue ribbon around his neck. The subject has dark coloured eyes, black hair and has his head turned to look at the artist, with his body facing to the left. The subject is holding an African fertility statue in his hands. The subject is depicted sitting in front of a yellow background, with blue and white china plates visible on the wall in top right background and a statue visible on a shelf behind his right shoulder. Signature painted at bottom right corner of portrait reads 'Frank Hodgkinson '88'. Brass plaque attached to back of frame is engraved with the text 'MR P.M. ELLIOTT/PRESIDENT/NOV 1983 - OCT 1986''.

Reginald George Worcester (1903-1972) was a highly regarded obstetrics and gynaecology specialist. Between 1930 and 1933, Worcester was the Medical Superintendent at the Royal Women's Hospital. He obtained his MRCOG in England in 1935, and on his return to Australia was appointed as a university tutor in obstetrics and gynaecology. In 1939, he was appointed as the honorary gynaecologist to outpatients at the Royal Women's Hospital. Worcester served with the AIF during World War II as C.O. of the 17th Field Ambulance in Darwin and as A.D.M.S., Northern Territory Force, and the 2nd/9th Australian Army Corps from 1942 to 1943. His major war service, however, was undertaken in Borneo and Moratai, commanding the 2nd/1st Australian C.C.S. and the 2nd/9th Australian General Hospital. Worcester acquitted himself admirably during the war, with company commander Hubert Smith praising his contribution in no uncertain terms: " His [Worcester's] success as C.O. of a Field Ambulance resulted from a complete understanding of what the unit should be able to do in the transportation of casualties in the field, as well as of the usual medial functions. He organized both with efficiency and at all times difficult decisions were made with humility and good humour. The personal qualities which made him such a calm and considerate consultant never left him, even in the most dangerous and trying circumstances of war." Worcester's time in the army greatly affected his health, but despite this he was able to build a strong and reputable practice upon his return to Australia. As outlined by Arthur Hill, Worcester " was appointed in turn to the following important posts: Honorary Outpatient Obstetrician and Inpatient Gynaecologist to the Women’s Hospital (1946-1948); Honorary Gynaecologist to Prince Henry’s Hospital (1946-1963); Guest Examiner in London for the R.C.O.G. (1953); Examiner in Obstetrics and Gynaecology for the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (1957-1964); Visiting Gynaecologist to the Repatriation General Hospital, Heidelberg 1963- 1967); and first Victorian Members’ representative (1947-1950) and later Fellows’ Representative (1953-1960) on the Australian (Regional) Council of the R.C.O.G. To these posts he brought the benefits of clear thinking and critical awareness. In 1949 he was elected F.R.C.O.G." In early 1967, Worcester suffered a hemiplegia which left him with an impaired gait and paralysed his right hand. Although unable to do major surgery, he returned to part-time practice by September 1967. His ill-health persisted though, and he was retired from practice in 1970. (Source: (1973), REGINALD GEORGE WORCESTER. Medical Journal of Australia, 1: 770-771.)Brown leather medical case. The case has a solid frame and is rectangular, with a leather handle at top. There are two locks on the top of the case, and a metal clasp on either side to fasten the bag closed. The case is embossed with the text 'R.G. WORCESTER' on top, in a position between the two locks and below the handle at bottom centre. The inside of the case is lined with a canvas bag that is buttoned to the case with press studs. The inside of the case also contains a loose canvas bag on which is handwritten 'BAG No/THREE/ R.G. WORCESTER'. The loose canvas bag has a metal zipper at opening.'R.G.WORCESTER'obstetrics, surgery

This is College memorabilia which was manufactured by RANZCOG. The College read out Grace at College meetings. The artwork was made in the 1950-60s. Handwritten document mounted in a wooden frame and stand. Top of the document is printed with a colour representation of the Royal Australian College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RACOG), featuring a platypus and kangaroo standing either side of a shield. Document reads, 'The College Grace/God give us grace in our work/God give us guidance in difficulty/God give us faith in our endeavours/God grant his blessing to our college/and/To our bread today/The Queen'. The text is black, with green emphasis on 'The College Grace' and on the first letter of each line of the grace. The document is mounted behind a plastic pane within the frame.

Dr. Joseph Clover (1825-1882), an English physician, first described his Portable Regulating Ether Inhaler on Jan. 20, 1877. Clover was an especially sought after anesthesiologist and early pioneer in the specialty. This was the best-known of many inhalers that Clover designed. The dome-shaped reservoir was turned to points on a control dial to gradually increase or decrease the percentage of the air that passed over the ether. Several inventors based new inhalers on this, while the original continued to be manufactured as late as the beginning of WWII. (Source: Wood Library Museum)Black round topped box with brass hooks at front and brass hinges at rear. There is a black fabric handle on the top. Inside the box is black padding with the manufacturer's logo printed in gold leaf. There is a square section in the base of the box for holding the square clear glass bottle for ether. There is also a dome-shaped metal inhaler with a "whistle tip" type connection to the mask. The mask is made of tan leather. There is also a metal ether measure for pouring the ether.Printed in gold leaf inside lid of box: MAYER & MELTZER [?] PORTLAND ST. / MAKERS •Engraved on side of inhaler: Mayer & Meltzer / London •Stamped on connector of inhaler: MAYER & MELTZER RN NO 212327 •Engraved on rear of inhaler: Clover's Inhaler •Printed in white on blue sticker: O.2.5A •Measurements have been stamped on the bottom of the inhaler. •Printed in black ink on mask: MADE IN ENGLAND •Stamped on metal connector inside mask: 6 •Printed in black ink on white manufacturer's label on glass bottle: ETHER PURUS '720 / H. Francis & Co., Melbourne.clover, joseph, mollison, crawford henry, george bankin, mccaul, kevin, royal women's hospital, coroner, freemason, surgeon, gynaecologist, obstetrician, mayer & meltzer, francis & co, melbourne, ether purus

The newsletters cover the period during the Second World War from August 1943 to February 1946 with 19 editions. These were produced every few months. They include some personal notices, church news, baptisms. There are a few biographies of those who enlisted, in the last edition. George Leslie Rayment (born 1894, Surrey Hills; died 1976, Blackburn) married Grace Lewis in Surrey Hills in 1918. They had 2 daughters - Norma Leslie (1923-1996) and Dr Dulcie Grace Rayment, a noted obstetrician & gynaecologist (died 2014). George Rayment was the donor's wife's grandfather.A spiral-bound copy of some of the editions of the 'Home Front News'. The editor was George Leslie Rayment and the newsletter was produced for the Surrey Hills Methodist Church's congregation.surrey hills methodist church, (mr) les rayment, (miss) effie craig, (dr) edna gault, (dr) edward gault, (mr) george leslie rayment, george leslie rayment

George (1895-1976) lived in Middlesex Road, Surrey Hills. He was a clerk and aged 20 when he enlisted on 16 November 1914. He was the son of James Rayment Jnr and his wife Harriet Frances (nee Ratten). He was assigned to 3rd Light Horse Brigade, Headquarters and embarked on TRANSPORT A16 Star Of Victoria on 25 February 1915. He returned to Australia 22 March 1917. His brother James A Rayment also enlisted and was assigned to the 5th Field Company Engineers. Both are listed on The Shrine in the Surrey Gardens. One of his daughters was Dr Dulcie Rayment, obstetrician & gynaecologist.A digital copy of a formal photo of George Leslie (Les) Rayment in AIF uniform; no hat.world war 1, george leslie rayment, les rayment, shrine surrey gardens

George (1895-1976) lived in Middlesex Road, Surrey Hills. He was a clerk and aged 20 when he enlisted on 16 November 1914. He was the son of James Rayment Jnr and his wife Harriet Frances (nee Ratten). He was assigned to 3rd Light Horse Brigade, Headquarters and embarked on TRANSPORT A16 Star Of Victoria on 25 February 1915. He returned to Australia 22 March 1917. His brother James A Rayment also enlisted and was assigned to the 5th Field Company Engineers. Both are listed on The Shrine in the Surrey Gardens. One of his daughters was Dr Dulcie Rayment, obstetrician & gynaecologist.A digital copy of a formal photo of George Leslie (Les) Rayment in profile in AIF uniform including hat.world war 1, george leslie rayment, les rayment, shrine surrey gardens

George (1895-1976) lived in Middlesex Road, Surrey Hills. He was a clerk and aged 20 when he enlisted on 16 November 1914. He was the son of James Rayment Jnr and his wife Harriet Frances (nee Ratten). He was assigned to 3rd Light Horse Brigade, Headquarters and embarked on TRANSPORT A16 Star Of Victoria on 25 February 1915. He returned to Australia 22 March 1917. His brother James A Rayment also enlisted and was assigned to the 5th Field Company Engineers. Both are listed on The Shrine in the Surrey Gardens. One of his daughters was Dr Dulcie Rayment, obstetrician & gynaecologist.A digital copy of a formal photo of George Leslie (Les) Rayment in AIF uniform; no hat.world war 1, george leslie rayment, les rayment, shrine surrey gardens

Sir William Gilliatt was born in 1884 in Lincolnshire. He was educated at Boston Grammar School and Wellingborough College, and began his medical career at the Middlesex Hospital in 1925. He became obstetric and gynaecological surgeon at King's College Hospital, a position he held until his retirement in 1946. Gilliatt was a foundation fellow of RCOG, U.K. and served on the Council from 1932 until his death in 1956. He was also the President of the RCOG from 1946 until 1949. Gilliatt was known to be an excellent clinical teacher and was gynaecologist to the Royal family for two decades. He wrote very little for the medical journals, but his influence on obstetric and gynaecological practice was considerable and his attention to detail was painstaking. He was killed in a motor accident on 27 November 1956.Framed black and white photograph. Photograph is a side-on portrait image of Sir WIlliam Gilliat, who is turning his head to face the camera slightly and is smiling. Photograph is signed 'William Gilliat/April 1951'. An inscription, likely to be the name of the photographer, appears in the bottom right-hand corner of the photograph. The frame is a simple gold coloured metal frame, with a rose decoration in each corner.William Gilliat/April 1951rcog

Wooden gavel with wooden presentation stand. The gavel and stand are made of different types of wood - the gavel is light brown, whilst the base is a darker brown. Gavel head is cylindrical, with four raised rings along the barrel of the gavel head. There are rings either side of the handle, and a ring on each end of the gavel head adjacent to the face. There are grooves in the gavel head between the two rings on either side. Top section of base carries a brass plaque engraved with the AFOG logo. The logo is represented in blue and green. Bottom section of base carries a large rectangular brass plaque engraved with the text 'THIS GAVEL IS PRESENTED TO THE/ROYAL COLLEGE of OBSTETRICIANS AND GYNAECOLOGISTS/AUSTRALIAN COUNCIL/BY: T.H.LEAN/1971/President 1968-1971/Asian Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecology'. Two pieces of wood with semicircular cutouts at centre are attached to the middle of the base to hold the gavel as a stand.

This stamp was part of a series of four stamps released by Royal Mail in 1999 under the subject 'The Patients' Tale'. From British Philatelic Bulletin, Volume 36 February 1999: "This 63P stamp (second step airmail letter rate) recalls techniques developed by British gynaecologist/obstetrician Patrick Steptoe (1913-88) and physiologist Robert Edwards. The popular term ‘test tube’ is inaccurate, the treatment - in vitro fertilization (ivf) involves combining egg and sperm in a glass dish with the resulting embryo being replaced in the womb. Initially developed to treat infertile women, it is now used to help men who produce few or defective sperm. It is estimated that about 7000 ivf babies have been born in Britain over the past five years." This object was retrieved from the mail room by and added to the collection in 1999 by College Archivist, Ros Winspear.A standard size white envelope with an 'AIR MAIL' sticker attached to from bottom proper RH corner, and a square grey, blue and black stamp in upper proper RH corner. The stamp is a Royal Mail Special issue stamp, beaing an image of a sculpture in a foetal position. Text on stamp reads, "63/ Millennium 1999/37/ Test tube baby/ A Gormley". The envelope is addressed to RACOG, and the sender of the envelope was 'FM McKellar/ 2 Norham End/ Norham Road/ Oxford OX205G/ United Kingdom.'in vitro fertilisation (ivf)