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Collection of hospital equipment

Collection of hospital equipment Collection of hospital equipment

Collection of hospital equipment Collection of hospital equipment

Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Collection of hospital equipment, from St. Bernard's Hospital, Southall, English

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Dozen hypodermic needles in box

Dozen hypodermic needles in box

Dozen hypodermic needles in box, "The Star" band, stainless steel, English, 1901-1970

Hypodermic needles in box

Hypodermic needles in box

Five hypodermic needles in box, stainless steel, English, 1901-1970

Hypodermic needles in box

Hypodermic needles in box

Seven hypodermic needles in box (for 1979-649/12), stainless steel, English, 1901-1970

Hypodermic needles in box

Hypodermic needles in box

12 stainless steel hypodermic needles in cardboard box, English, 1901-1970

Hypodermic needles in box

Hypodermic needles in box

12 "M.D." hypodermic needles, stainless steel, in cardboard box, English, 1901-1970

Hypodermic needles in box

Hypodermic needles in box

Seven hypodermic needles, stainless steel, in box originally holding 12, English, 1901-1970

Hypodermic needles in box

Hypodermic needles in box

Three hypodermic needles, stainless steel in box originally holding 12, English, 1901-1970

Hypodermic needles in box

Hypodermic needles in box

72 cartridge type steel hypodermic needles in six glass phials in cardboard box, made by Cottrell and Co., 15-17 Charlotte Streeet, London, England, 1901-1970

Hypodermic needles in box

Hypodermic needles in box

106 "Star" hypodermic needles, stainless steel, in cardboard box, English, 1901-1970

Interchangeable steel hypodermic needles, dental

Interchangeable steel hypodermic needles, dental

Gross of interchangeable steel hypodermic needles, dental, in glass tubes inside cardboard boxes, made by Claudius Ash, Sons and Co. Ltd., 5-12 Broad Street, Golden Square, London, W1, England, 1901-1970

Graduated interchangeable hypodermic syringes

Graduated interchangeable hypodermic syringes

Three graduated interchangeable hypodermic syringes with glass pistons and metal cases, made by Chance, English, 1941-1970

Hypodermic syringe

Hypodermic syringe

Hypodermic syringe, interchangeable and graduated, glass and metal, sealed in glass tube, by Everett, British made, 1941-1970

Metal tube

Metal tube

Metal tube, possibly containing hypodermic syringe, British(?), 1941-1970

Interchangeable graduated hypodermic syringes

Interchangeable graduated hypodermic syringes

Three glass barrels only of interchangeable graduated hypodermic syringes, in cardboard packets, by Chance Bros. Ltd., Smethwick 40, Sandwell, West Midlands, England, 1941-1970.

Packet of 500 Michel's suture clips

Packet of 500 Michel's suture clips

Packet of 500 Michel's suture clips, metal, made in England, 1901-1970

Materials:

metal and packet, paper

Object Number:

1979-649/15

type:

suture

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Packet of 100 Michel's suture clips

Packet of 100 Michel's suture clips

Packet of 100 Michel's suture clips, French, 1901-1960

Materials:

metal and packet, paper

Object Number:

1979-649/16

type:

suture

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Packet of Michel's suture clips

Packet of Michel's suture clips

Packet of Michel's suture clips, metal, made by Allen and Hanburys Ltd, London, 1901-1970

Materials:

metal and packet, paper

Object Number:

1979-649/17

type:

suture

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Metal pistons only, part of hypodermic syringe

Metal pistons only, part of hypodermic syringe

Three metal pistons only, part of hypodermic syringe, metal, 1901-1970

Materials:

metal

Object Number:

1979-649/18

type:

hypodermic syringe

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Circular rubber hot water bottle with metal filler cap in Circular hot water bottle, 1930-1950

Circular hot water bottle, 1930-1950

Circular rubber hot water bottle with metal filler cap in centre, unsigned, England, from St. Bernards Hospital, 1930-1950; Inscribed "Made in England. Hand made reinforced seam. Patent NO 491701"

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This hot-water bottle is made of rubber and, when filled with hot water, provides warmth and comfort for the user. This item was used at St Bernard’s Hospital in West London, once known as the Hanwell Lunatic Asylum.

Measurements:

overall: 40 mm x 251 mm x 237 mm, .2 kg

Materials:

rubber and cap, metal

Object Number:

1979-649/19

type:

hot-water bottle

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Seven kidney dishes, 1900-1950

Seven kidney dishes, 1900-1950

Seven white enamelled iron kidney dishes, various sizes, unsigned, from St. Bernards Hospital, English, 1900-1950; Label reads "Goat Brand. Registered Trade Mark. Made in England". One dish is inscribed "Theatre" and one dish is marked "Kockmus Sweden" which is the name of a Swedish company.

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These kidney dishes were used to hold instruments, medical waste and dressings during surgery. One of the kidney dishes has the word ‘THEATRE’ painted on. They are called kidney dishes because of their shape – they can easily fit close in to a patient’s body. These examples are made from enamel and iron and were used at St Bernard’s Hospital in England, once known as the Hanwell Lunatic Asylum. The largest dish is 357 mm long, weighing 0.46 kg; the smallest is 198 mm long and weighs 0.18kg. One dish is marked ‘Kockmus’, which is the name of a Swedish company.

Measurements:

overall: 2.474 kg

Materials:

iron and enamel

Object Number:

1979-649/20

type:

kidney dish

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White kidney dish with a blue rim

White kidney dish with a blue rim

A white kidney dish with a blue rim. A sticker attached reads "GOAT BRAND REGISTERED TRADE MARK", "MADE IN ENGLAND".

Object Number:

1979-649/20/1

type:

kidney dish

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Part of:

1979-649/20

White kidney dish with a blue rim

White kidney dish with a blue rim

A white kidney dish with a blue rim. A worn sticker attached reads "GOAT BRAND REGISTERED TRADE MARK", "MADE IN ENGLAND".

Object Number:

1979-649/20/2

type:

kidney dish

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Part of:

1979-649/20

White kidney dish with a blue rim

White kidney dish with a blue rim

A white kidney dish with a blue rim.

Object Number:

1979-649/20/3

type:

kidney dish

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Part of:

1979-649/20

White kidney dish with a blue rim

White kidney dish with a blue rim

White kidney dish with a blue rim.

Object Number:

1979-649/20/4

type:

kidney dish

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Part of:

1979-649/20

White kidney dish with a blue rim

White kidney dish with a blue rim

White kidney dish with a blue rim.

Object Number:

1979-649/20/5

type:

kidney dish

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Part of:

1979-649/20

White kidney dish with a blue rim

White kidney dish with a blue rim

White kidney dish with a faded blue rim and a stained lining.

Object Number:

1979-649/20/6

type:

kidney dish

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Part of:

1979-649/20

White kidney dish with a blue rim

White kidney dish with a blue rim

White kidney dish with a faded blue rim and a stained lining.

Object Number:

1979-649/20/7

type:

kidney dish

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Part of:

1979-649/20

Small sausage-shaped sandbag

Small sausage-shaped sandbag

Small sausage-shaped khaki canvas sandbag, unsigned, from St. Bernards Hospital, 1910-1950; Labelled H.M. GOVT.

Measurements:

overall: 320 mm 80 mm,

Materials:

sand and canvas

Object Number:

1979-649/21

type:

sandbag - medical

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Absorbent lint

Absorbent lint

Unopened four-ounce pack of absorbent lint in blue paper packet, unsigned, from St. Bernards Hospital, 1948-1955; Inscribed "B.P.C. Quality. Absorbent lint. Prepared for use as a surgical dressing. Packed to comply with N.H.S. requirements"

Measurements:

overall: 60 mm x 95 mm x 195 mm,

Materials:

packet, paper and dressing, lint

Object Number:

1979-649/22

type:

dressings

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gauze swab dressings

gauze swab dressings

Unopened packet of "Cestra" gauze swab dressings, from St. Bernards Hospital, made by Robinson and Sons Ltd., Wheat Bridge Mills, Chesterfield, 1930-1955; Inscribed "Surgical dressings. 'CESTRA'. Gauze swabs"

Cardboard box containing 16 ounces of wool

Cardboard box containing 16 ounces of wool

Blue cardboard box containing 16 ounces of short strand animal wool, by Leslies Ltd., London, England, 1940-1960. Formerly used at St. Bernards Hospital. Inscribed 'Animal wool. Short strand ...'.

Measurements:

overall: 120 mm x 120 mm x 480 mm,

Materials:

packet, paper and contents, wool

Object Number:

1979-649/24

type:

dressings

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Burn dressings

Burn dressings

Three unopened yellow packets of burn dressing, from St. Bernards Hospital, 1930-1950; inscribed 'B.P.C. Burn Dressing Large STERILIZED'

Sterilized Burn Dressing

Sterilized Burn Dressing

Sterilized Burn Dressing, "B.P.C.", large. On the wrapper reads the Directions and the recommended storage.

Object Number:

1979-649/25/2

type:

dressings

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Part of:

1979-649/25

Selection of Ektron ECT equipment

Selection of Ektron ECT equipment

Selection of electro-convulsive therapy (ECT) equipment by Ektron (TR), from St. Bernard's Hospital, Southall, England, 1955-1969

Component for electro-convulsive therapy (ECT) equipment

Component for electro-convulsive therapy (ECT) equipment

Transparent plastic component for electro-convulsive therapy (ECT) by Ektron (TR), from St. Bernard's Hospital, Southall, England, 1955-1969. A long curved strip with two holes at the ends.

Object Number:

1979-649/26/1

type:

psychiatry

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Part of:

1979-649/26

Component for electro-convulsive therapy (ECT)

Component for electro-convulsive therapy (ECT)

Transparent plastic component for electro-convulsive therapy (ECT) by Ektron (TR), from St. Bernard's Hospital, Southall, England, 1955-1969. A long curved strip with two holes at the ends, and a narrow channel along the strip. A black cable with a plug-like device running through the channel.

Object Number:

1979-649/26/2

type:

psychiatry

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Part of:

1979-649/26

Metal component for electro-convulsive therapy (ECT)

Metal component for electro-convulsive therapy (ECT)

Metal component for electro-convulsive therapy (ECT) by Ektron (TR), from St. Bernard's Hospital, Southall, England, 1955-1969. A metal disc connected to an offset clip, from which screwed to a small blue fitting.

Object Number:

1979-649/26/3

type:

psychiatry

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Part of:

1979-649/26

Wired Electro-convulsive therapy (ECT) equipment

Wired Electro-convulsive therapy (ECT) equipment

A wired equipment for electro-convulsive therapy (ECT) equipment by Ektron (TR), from St. Bernard's Hospital, Southall, England, 1955-1969. Two insulated metal rods connected perpendicularly to a platic casing. On the casing, it reads "ECTRON", "MADE IN ENGLAND". A wire exposd from the broken end of the casing.

Object Number:

1979-649/26/5

type:

psychiatry

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Part of:

1979-649/26

Insulated metal rod for Electro-convulsive therapy (ECT) equipment

Insulated metal rod for Electro-convulsive therapy (ECT) equipment

An insulated metal rod for electro-convulsive therapy (ECT) equipment by Ektron (TR), from St. Bernard's Hospital, Southall, England, 1955-1969. It has screw fittings on both ends. A thin offset metal piece attached near one end.

Object Number:

1979-649/26/6

type:

psychiatry

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Part of:

1979-649/26

Insulated metal rod for Electro-convulsive therapy (ECT) equipment

Insulated metal rod for Electro-convulsive therapy (ECT) equipment

An insulated metal rod for electro-convulsive therapy (ECT) equipment by Ektron (TR), from St. Bernard's Hospital, Southall, England, 1955-1969. It has screw fittings on both ends. A thin offset metal piece attached near one end.

Object Number:

1979-649/26/7

type:

psychiatry

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Part of:

1979-649/26

Insulated metal rod for Electro-convulsive therapy (ECT) equipment

Insulated metal rod for Electro-convulsive therapy (ECT) equipment

An insulated metal rod for electro-convulsive therapy (ECT) equipment by Ektron (TR), from St. Bernard's Hospital, Southall, England, 1955-1969. It has screw fittings on both ends. A thin offset metal piece attached near one end.

Object Number:

1979-649/26/8

type:

psychiatry

Image ©

The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Part of:

1979-649/26