Queen's University Travill Catalogue Archives Collection
Category
Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
Classification
Anaesthesia
Accession Number
993002001
Description
Metal folding anaesthesia mask; single loop of shaped wire is attached by hinge to fold over gauze and clamped into trough; two cross-pieces of wire shaped in hump for gauze to cover, fold for storage; shaped edges have trough.
Metal folding anaesthesia mask; single loop of shaped wire is attached by hinge to fold over gauze and clamped into trough; two cross-pieces of wire shaped in hump for gauze to cover, fold for storage; shaped edges have trough.
Number Of Parts
1
Dates
1918
circa 1918
Material
metal: silver; yellow
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-F2-8 Row A
Length
18.0 cm
Width
10.7 cm
Depth
7.3 cm
Unit Of Measure
centimeters
Dimension Notes
Length: 18.0 cm. x Width: 10.7 cm. x Depth: 7.3 cm.
Condition Remarks
# 1: bottom indicates brass worn through; shows wear; # 2: no new damage; artifact suitable
for exhibit
Research Facts
Frank S. Betz Co. Reconstruction Bulletin, Hammond, Indiana, p. 14, catalogue # 3T2852
Exhibit History
Hall of Honour, Kingston General Hospital - "Beyond Ether: 150 Years of Anaesthesia" - Sept. 27, 1997- June 2011