Berliner percussion hammer
https://mhc.andornot.com/en/permalink/artifact7491
- Dates
- 1910
- 1930
- circa 1910-1930
- Collection
- University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- Neurology
- Accession Number
- 1978.6.10
- Description
- "Tomahawk" pattern percussion hammer, all metal except for the removable rubber striking head.
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- Accession Number
- 1978.6.10
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- Neurology
- MeSH Heading
- Neurologic Examination -- instrumentation
- Neurology -- instrumentation
- Reflex -- instrumentation
- MM= Percussion Aid -- hammer
- Description
- "Tomahawk" pattern percussion hammer, all metal except for the removable rubber striking head.
- Number Of Parts
- 1
- Provenance
- Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; source: Mrs. K. W. Sheath; belonged to her brother, Dr. Wade, who graduated from the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine Class of 1932.
- Dates
- 1910
- 1930
- circa 1910-1930
- Material
- metal: silver
- rubber: black
- Inscriptions
- On handle, a company logo that looks like a "Z" with a curved line over it.
- Permanent Location
- Storage Room 0010
- 0010-F4-1
- Dimension Notes
- Length 16.8 cm x Width 5.4 cm
- Condition Remarks
- Some spots of rust; metal chipped on head; company logo slightly worn.
- Copy Type
- Original
- Reference Types
- Book
- Reference Comments
- Kny-Scheerer Catalogue, 1915
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Buck neurological percussion hammer
https://mhc.andornot.com/en/permalink/artifact1606
- Dates
- 1940
- 1963
- circa 1940-1963
- Collection
- Dr. C. M. Bracken Collection
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- Neurology
- Accession Number
- 993004214 a-f
- Description
- Small mallet-like instrument which has two hemispherical rubber striking surfaces, each of different sizes, on opposite ends; brush and needle accessories self-store in handle.
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- Accession Number
- 993004214 a-f
- Collection
- Dr. C. M. Bracken Collection
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- Neurology
- MeSH Heading
- Neurologic Examination -- instrumentation
- Reflex -- instrumentation
- MM= Percussion Aid -- hammer
- Description
- Small mallet-like instrument which has two hemispherical rubber striking surfaces, each of different sizes, on opposite ends; brush and needle accessories self-store in handle.
- Number Of Parts
- 6
- Part Names
- a - hammer body - Size: Length 9.0 cm. x Width 6.3 cm. x Depth 1.7 cm.
- b - handle - Size: Length 9.3 cm. x Diam. 1.4 cm.
- c - handle - Size: Length 3.3 cm. x Diam. 0.7 cm.
- d - brush - Size: Length 4.3 cm. x Diam. 1.3 cm.
- e - rubber tip (small) - Size: Length 0.7 cm. x Diam. 1.6 cm.
- f - rubber tip ( large) - Size: Length 1.0 cm. x Diam. 1.8 cm.
- Provenance
- Belonged to Dr. C. M. Bracken.
- Dates
- 1940
- 1963
- circa 1940-1963
- Date Remarks
- From Miltex catalogue.
- Material
- metal: silver
- rubber: black
- Permanent Location
- Storage Room 0010
- 0010-F4-1
- Condition Remarks
- # 2: (b) handle shows areas where the chroming has worn off; #3: chrome plating is peeling
- Reference Types
- Book
- Reference Comments
- "Miltex Instrument Company Illustrated Catalogue", #MX1-220, p. 9
- Exhibit History
- Hall of Honour - Bracken Exhibit
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Carroll's aesthesiometer
https://mhc.andornot.com/en/permalink/artifact8319
- Dates
- 1950
- 1960
- circa 1950-1960
- Collection
- University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- Neurology
- Accession Number
- 1984.10.4
- Description
- Wooden box containing a chrome two-legged, hinged instrument with a scale (resembles calipers); one leg ends in a point and the other is blunt; box is lined with pink velvet; also contains four pins with coloured heads.
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- Accession Number
- 1984.10.4
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- Neurology
- MeSH Heading
- Neurologic Examination
- Neurology
- Description
- Wooden box containing a chrome two-legged, hinged instrument with a scale (resembles calipers); one leg ends in a point and the other is blunt; box is lined with pink velvet; also contains four pins with coloured heads.
- Part Names
- box - Size: Length 15.2 cm x Width 7.0 cm x Depth 2.5 cm
- instrument - Size: Length 13.3 cm x Width 14.0 cm
- Provenance
- Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; source: Mrs. C. A. McRae; used by Dr. C. A. McRae, G.P. in Thornhill, Ont. 1930s-1983.
- Maker
- J. F. Hartz
- Site Made (Country)
- Germany
- Dates
- 1950
- 1960
- circa 1950-1960
- Material
- metal: silver
- fabric: pink
- wood (?)
- Permanent Location
- Storage Room 0010
- 0010-F4-1
- Copy Type
- Original
- Research Facts
- An instrument used to measure tactile sensibility by finding the distance that must separate two points pressed against the skin before they can be discriminated as two distinct sensual receptors.
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electroencephalograph
https://mhc.andornot.com/en/permalink/artifact10679
- Dates
- 1974
- 1995
- circa 1974-1995
- Collection
- Correctional Services of Canada Museum Collection
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- Neurology
- Accession Number
- 004009001 a-n
- Description
- Portable mobile stainless steel electroencephalograph machine model MEB-INT with large rubber wheels; capable of taking sixteen measurements at once and has a faceplate with mulitple colour coded tiny buttons and dials in rows for each measurement; table-top section beneath the faceplate acts as a …
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- Accession Number
- 004009001 a-n
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- Neurology
- MeSH Heading
- Electroencephalography
- Neurology -- instrumentation
- Description
- Portable mobile stainless steel electroencephalograph machine model MEB-INT with large rubber wheels; capable of taking sixteen measurements at once and has a faceplate with mulitple colour coded tiny buttons and dials in rows for each measurement; table-top section beneath the faceplate acts as a printer, pulling paper from a compartment beneath and sending it through a series of recording needles which record the brain waves; metal attachable (b) which hangs off the left side and catches the printed chart paper; sitting inside the tray is a stack of used paper (c); box full of unused paper in the compartment (d); metal plate (e) which covers the ink cartridges which is currently unattached; five electrodes (f-j) (three orange, one black, and one gray), and two portable electrode boards (k-l), which appear to be later than the rest of the machine; the boards are plastic boxes with gray cords; thin yellow plastic pen or pointer like device (m) and a grey printer cable (n) that plugs into INPUT socket on side of machine.
- Number Of Parts
- 14
- Part Names
- a - electroencephalograph
- b - tray
- c - used paper
- d - unused paper in box
- e - plate (ink cover)
- f - electrode
- g - electrode
- h - electrode
- i - electrode
- j - electrode
- k - electrode board
- l - electrode board
- m - yellow pointer
- n - printer cable
- Provenance
- Owned and used at the Kingston Penitentiary Hospital; it was transferred to the Penitentiary Museum in November 2000 after it was deemed obsolete.
- Maker
- Grass Instruments Co.
- Site Made (City)
- Quincy
- Site Made (State)
- Massachusetts
- Site Made (Country)
- United States of America
- Dates
- 1974
- 1995
- circa 1974-1995
- Date Remarks
- The date "March 1974" is stamped on a plate on the side; the electrodes are from the 1990s, there are dates on them; the boards appear to be later as well.
- Material
- metal: silver; green
- plastic: white; blue; orange; yellow; black; silver; yellow
- rubber: orange; black; gray
- paper: white
- Inscriptions
- "GRASS ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPH MODEL 8-16" on the front of the face along with various dial and button information and safety information; "March 1974" stamped on a plate on the left side; the electrodes have dates on them, they are either Sept 1991 or May 1994; the mini-electrode boards have "MINI ELECTRODE BOARD // GRASS INST. CO // QUINCY MASS. U.S.A. // MODEL // MEB-INT" on them
- Permanent Location
- Storage Room W1
- W1 - Floor
- Dimension Notes
- a - Length 76.0 cm x Width 65.5 cm x Depth 117.0 cm
- b - Length 38.5 cm x Width 31.0 cm x Depth 25.7 cm
- c - Length 36.0 cm x Width 30 cm x Depth 0.5 cm
- d - Length 38.0 cm x Width 32.0 cm x Depth 10.0 cm
- e - Length 41.0 cm x Width 10.0 cm x Depth 1.0 cm
- f - Length 28.5 cm x Diam. 0.3 cm
- g - Length 28.5 cm x Diam. 0.3 cm
- h - Length 28.5 cm x Diam. 0.3 cm
- i - Length 28.5 cm x Diam. 0.3 cm
- j - Length 28.5 cm x Diam. 0.3 cm
- k - Length 57.0 cm x Width 8.3 cm x Depth 2.7 cm
- l - Length 57.0 cm x Width 8.3 cm x Depth 2.7 cm
- m - Length 11.2 cm x Diam. 0.5 cm
- n - Length 435.0 cm x Width 6.0 cm x Depth 5.5 cm
- Condition Remarks
- The ink from the printer has leaked and run over parts of the machine body and face; there is some staining; the tray is badly deformed and will not securely attached; there is a plastic hinged plate which covers the pens on the machine that is coming off because the hinge is bent out of shape.
- Reference Types
- Internet
- Reference Comments
- Internet: "The Bakken Library and Museum"
- Exhibit History
- On exhibit at Musée de la civilisation de Québec 13 March 2017 - 30 March 2018
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electroencephalograph electrodes
https://mhc.andornot.com/en/permalink/artifact8234
- Dates
- 1940
- 1960
- circa 1940-1960
- Collection
- University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- Neurology
- Accession Number
- 1982.5.14 a-k
- Description
- Ten rolled-up EEG leads--wires with scalp needles attached--and a cardboard box.
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- Accession Number
- 1982.5.14 a-k
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- Neurology
- MeSH Heading
- Electroencephalography
- Neurology -- instrumentation
- Description
- Ten rolled-up EEG leads--wires with scalp needles attached--and a cardboard box.
- Number Of Parts
- 11
- Provenance
- Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; source: Dr. J. W. Scott.
- Dates
- 1940
- 1960
- circa 1940-1960
- Material
- plastic: red
- metal: silver
- cardboard: beige
- Inscriptions
- Hand-printed on top of box: "DR. SCOTT'S // EEG // LEADS"
- Permanent Location
- Storage Room 0010
- 0010-F4-1
- Condition Remarks
- #2: plastic cracking, revealing thread and wire
- Copy Type
- Original
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Garceau clinical dermohmeter
https://mhc.andornot.com/en/permalink/artifact8233
- Dates
- 1940
- 1970
- circa 1940-1970
- Collection
- University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- Neurology
- Accession Number
- 1982.5.13 a-d
- Description
- A wooden box (d) has instrument mounted in it, which has a dial and several switches; there are two leads (a,b) and a spare fuse (c).
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- Accession Number
- 1982.5.13 a-d
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- Neurology
- MeSH Heading
- Neurologic Examination
- Neurology
- Description
- A wooden box (d) has instrument mounted in it, which has a dial and several switches; there are two leads (a,b) and a spare fuse (c).
- Number Of Parts
- 4
- Provenance
- Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; source: Dr. J. W. Scott.
- Maker
- Electro-Medical Laboratory, Inc.
- Site Made (City)
- Holliston
- Site Made (State)
- Massachusetts
- Site Made (Country)
- United States of America
- Dates
- 1940
- 1970
- circa 1940-1970
- Material
- wood: brown
- plastic: black; white
- metal: silver
- Inscriptions
- Painted on bottom of box: "Room 206, Dept. of Physiology, U of T"
- Permanent Location
- Storage Room 0010
- 0010-F4-1
- Copy Type
- Original
- Research Facts
- For detection of sweating in nerve damage.
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Grass photo stimulator
https://mhc.andornot.com/en/permalink/artifact11662
- Dates
- 1965
- 1975
- circa 1965-1975
- Collection
- Kingston General Hospital Collection
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- Neurology
- Accession Number
- 997024001 a-d
- Description
- A photo stimulator consisting of (a) removable flash lamp, attached to adjustable horizontal rod supported by (b) vertically adjustable stand with triangular cast iron base; lamp connects to (c) control unit by electrical cord with specialized five-prong plug; control unit has vents on two sides, …
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- Accession Number
- 997024001 a-d
- Collection
- Kingston General Hospital Collection
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- Neurology
- MeSH Heading
- Neurology -- instrumentation
- Epilepsy
- Seizures
- Description
- A photo stimulator consisting of (a) removable flash lamp, attached to adjustable horizontal rod supported by (b) vertically adjustable stand with triangular cast iron base; lamp connects to (c) control unit by electrical cord with specialized five-prong plug; control unit has vents on two sides, rubber feet and metal supporting stand; control unit sides have various outlets; electrical cord with plug is attached to control unit; (d) external monitor cable attaches to control unit via two-pronged metal connector.
- Number Of Parts
- 4
- Part Names
- a - flash lamp - Size: Length 28.0 cm x Width 14.5 cm x Depth 14.0 cm
- b - stand - Size: Length 131.5 cm x Width 79.0 cm x Depth 36.0 cm
- c - control unit - Size: Length 24.8 cm x Width 20.2 cm x Depth 18.8 cm
- d - external monitor cable - Size: Length 245.0 cm x Width 2.0 cm x Depth 2.0 cm
- Provenance
- Donated by KGH via Graeme McKay
- Maker
- Grass Medical Instruments
- Site Made (City)
- Quincy
- Site Made (State)
- Massachusetts
- Site Made (Country)
- United States of America
- Dates
- 1965
- 1975
- circa 1965-1975
- Date Remarks
- Date based on appearance of artifact
- Material
- metal: silver, black, grey
- plastic: grey, black, yellow, translucent
- rubber: black
- Inscriptions
- Imprinted on flash lamp end: "HEYCO"; printed on sticker affixed to stand: "ATLAS SOUND"; printed on face of control unit: "GRASS PS22 // PHOTO // STIMULATOR // MODEL PS22 A // SERIAL"; imprinted on the end of connector of external monitor cable: "HEYCO".
- Permanent Location
- Storage Room W1
- W1-2-2
- Condition Remarks
- Flash lamp is scratched on handle and paint has minor chipping; horizontal rod, shaft and base of stand are rusted; plastic coating on electrical cord is cracked at joint of control unit; control unit top has minor stains; otherwise control unit is very good; external monitor cable is stained.
- Copy Type
- Original
- Reference Types
- Book
- JPG
- Reference Comments
- "The Effect of Photo-Stimulation on the Autonomic Nervous System As Measured by Entrainment Ratios of Heart Rate Variability" by Julie Penick, 2003, pages 58-62; CD #5; CD #6.
- Research Facts
- Used as diagnostic tool for epilepsy and other seizure disorders and for light therapy. Stand has been assembled from various parts. Flash lamp and control unit have different manufacturer than stand.
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percussion hammer
https://mhc.andornot.com/en/permalink/artifact10250
- Collection
- Queen's University Faculty of Medicine Collection
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- Neurology
- Accession Number
- 997002036
- Description
- Metal percussion hammer with black rubber tip and yellow handle.
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- Accession Number
- 997002036
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- Neurology
- MeSH Heading
- Neurologic Examination -- instrumentation
- Reflex -- instrumentation
- MM= Percussion Aid -- hammer
- Description
- Metal percussion hammer with black rubber tip and yellow handle.
- Provenance
- Collected by Dr. A.A. Travill for Queen's Faculty of Medicine
- Inscriptions
- "MOECKE" stamped in metal handle.
- Permanent Location
- Storage Room 0010
- 0010-F4-1
- Copy Type
- Original
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- Dates
- 1930
- 1960
- circa 1930-1960
- Collection
- Kingston General Hospital Operating Room Collection
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- Neurology
- Accession Number
- 997034257
- Description
- Percussion hammer which consists of a flat, elongated teardrop shape with a blunt point at the end; the handle tapers to a cylindrical shaft, then opens to an elongated oval that holds a triangular rubber head.
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- Accession Number
- 997034257
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- Neurology
- MeSH Heading
- Physical Examination
- Neurologic Examination -- instrumentation
- Reflex -- instrumentation
- MM= Percussion -- hammer
- Description
- Percussion hammer which consists of a flat, elongated teardrop shape with a blunt point at the end; the handle tapers to a cylindrical shaft, then opens to an elongated oval that holds a triangular rubber head.
- Number Of Parts
- 1
- Provenance
- Used in the Kingston General Hospital Operating Room.
- Site Made (Country)
- Japan
- Dates
- 1930
- 1960
- circa 1930-1960
- Material
- metal: silver
- rubber: red
- Inscriptions
- "JAPAN" stamped into metal
- Permanent Location
- Storage Room 0010
- 0010-F4-1
- Dimension Notes
- Length 20.0 cm x Width 5.5 cm x Depth 1.3 cm
- Condition Remarks
- No staining or corrosion; minor scratches
- Copy Type
- Original
- Reference Types
- Book
- Reference Comments
- "A Catalogue of Operation Tables, Sterilizers, Hospital Furniture, Surgical Instruments, Appliances, Ligatures & Sutures," by Allen & Hanburys Ltd., 1957, p. 559 (similar to #46568)
- Research Facts
- Used for testing reflexes.
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- Collection
- Kingston General Hospital Operating Room Collection
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- Neurology
- Accession Number
- 997034258
- Description
- Percussion hammer which consists of a solid, cylindrical teardrop-shaped handle that tapers at bottom to a flat, triangular connecting piece of metal; this piece of metal tapers to a solid cylindrical shaft, then opens to an elongated oval that holds a triangular rubber head.
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- Accession Number
- 997034258
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- Neurology
- Description
- Percussion hammer which consists of a solid, cylindrical teardrop-shaped handle that tapers at bottom to a flat, triangular connecting piece of metal; this piece of metal tapers to a solid cylindrical shaft, then opens to an elongated oval that holds a triangular rubber head.
- Number Of Parts
- 1
- Provenance
- Used in the Kingston General Hospital operating room..
- Site Made (Country)
- Germany
- Material
- metal: silver
- rubber: red
- Inscriptions
- "I v B - KROME GERMANY" stamped into metal; "OPD" written with black marker on rubber.
- Permanent Location
- Storage Room 0010
- 0010-F4-1
- Dimension Notes
- Length 21.0 cm x Width 5.5 cm x Depth 1.6 cm
- Condition Remarks
- Chrome plating worn; scratches on metal; rubber is scored
- Copy Type
- Original
- Reference Types
- Book
- Reference Comments
- "A Catalogue of Operation Tables, Sterilizers, Hospital Furniture, Surgical Instruments, Appliances, Ligatures & Sutures," by Allen & Hanburys Ltd., 1957, p. 559 (similar to #46568)
- Research Facts
- Used for testing reflexes.
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sound / patella hammer
https://mhc.andornot.com/en/permalink/artifact821
- Dates
- 1940
- 1950
- circa 1940-1950
- Collection
- Dr. Denis White Collection
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- Neurology
- Accession Number
- 993005003
- Description
- Patella hammer with long wooden handle with pointed end and large brown rubber head
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- Accession Number
- 993005003
- Collection
- Dr. Denis White Collection
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- Neurology
- Description
- Patella hammer with long wooden handle with pointed end and large brown rubber head
- Number Of Parts
- 1
- Provenance
- Belonged to Dr. Denis White.
- Maker
- Lewis Bros.
- Site Made (City)
- London
- Site Made (Country)
- England
- Dates
- 1940
- 1950
- circa 1940-1950
- Material
- wood: tan
- rubber: dark brown
- Inscriptions
- "LEWIS BROS // LONDON"
- Permanent Location
- Storage Room 0010
- 0010-F4-1
- Dimension Notes
- Length: 36.0 cm. x Diam. : 7.3 cm.
- Condition Remarks
- rubber stiffened and cracked; #2: rubber is cracked
- Research Facts
- Dr. Denis White - first neurologist in Kingston; this style became Dr. White's trademark; style from England and not made or otherwise used in Canada.
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Taylor's percussion hammer
https://mhc.andornot.com/en/permalink/artifact4867
- Dates
- 1931
- circa 1931
- Collection
- McPherson Collection
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- Neurology
- Accession Number
- 997003014
- Description
- A flat orange rubber triangle, with rounded corners, is encircled by a metal loop that extends into a handle, widening slightly to about halfway down the handle; the rest of the handle is a metal loop; the rubber triangle is secured by a small screw on either side.
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- Accession Number
- 997003014
- Collection
- McPherson Collection
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- Neurology
- MeSH Heading
- Neurologic Examination -- instrumentation
- Reflex -- instrumentation
- MM= Percussion Aid -- hammer
- Description
- A flat orange rubber triangle, with rounded corners, is encircled by a metal loop that extends into a handle, widening slightly to about halfway down the handle; the rest of the handle is a metal loop; the rubber triangle is secured by a small screw on either side.
- Number Of Parts
- 1
- Provenance
- Owned and used by Dr. Malcolm E. McPherson, a graduate of Queen's School of Medicine in 1929; Dr. McPherson practised in Hawthorne, NS; he was a G.P. but specialized in gynecology.
- Maker
- Haslam
- Site Made (Country)
- Germany
- Dates
- 1931
- circa 1931
- Date Remarks
- McPherson practised 1931-1957
- Material
- metal: silver
- rubber: orange
- Inscriptions
- On handle: "HASLAM // GERMANY"
- Permanent Location
- Storage Room 0010
- 0010-F4-1
- Dimension Notes
- Length 21.7 cm x Width 5.5 cm x Depth 1.8 cm
- Condition Remarks
- Rubber is discoloured and shows wear, especially around corners; metal is scratched and also discoloured in places
- Copy Type
- Original
- Reference Types
- Book
- Person
- Photo
- JPG
- Reference Comments
- "Hospital Catalogue, General Surgical ed." by Sklar Instruments, 1992 p. 32 (item #115-15); Ms. Lyall McPherson (daughter); photo (in file); CD #3
- Exhibit History
- Loaned to the Agnes Etherington Art Centre for the Museopathy exhibit, May 24-Sept. 17, 2001.
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Taylor's percussion hammer
https://mhc.andornot.com/en/permalink/artifact3037
- Dates
- 1910
- 1930
- circa 1910-1930
- Collection
- Dr. Charles H. Bird / Dr. Godfrey Bird Collection
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- Neurology
- Accession Number
- 997037007
- Description
- Percussion hammer, framed in a thin, solid, cylindrical metal tube with two closed, elongated rings at both ends; the handle end has the larger ring that melds into a solid teardrop-shaped connector with both flat edges and face; the main stem of the hammer consists of a solid metal cylindrical tub…
- Accession Number
- 997037007
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- Neurology
- MeSH Heading
- Neurologic Examination -- instrumentation
- Reflex -- instrumentation
- MM= Percussion Aid -- hammer
- Description
- Percussion hammer, framed in a thin, solid, cylindrical metal tube with two closed, elongated rings at both ends; the handle end has the larger ring that melds into a solid teardrop-shaped connector with both flat edges and face; the main stem of the hammer consists of a solid metal cylindrical tube which flares at the end which connects to another, slightly smaller elongated ring; this top ring, when compared to the handle, is turned 90 deg. allowing the instrument to maintain its hammer-like appearance; the actual percussion piece is a solid isosceles triangle made of red rubber which fits into the top ring
- Number Of Parts
- 1
- Provenance
- Used by either Dr. C. H. Bird or Dr. Godfrey Bird, of Gananoque, Ont.
- Dates
- 1910
- 1930
- circa 1910-1930
- Material
- metal: silver
- rubber: red
- Permanent Location
- Storage Room 0010
- 0010-F4-1
- Dimension Notes
- Length 22.5 cm x Width 5.5 cm x Depth 2.0 cm
- Condition Remarks
- The percussion hammer exhibits a significant amount of wear as well as a slight amount of inactive corrosion
- Copy Type
- Original
- Reference Types
- Book
- Reference Comments
- "The Kny-Scheerer Company Surgical Instruments Catalog,"21st ed., 1915, p. 1094 (item A/-4468)
- Exhibit History
- To display in Museum: Potions, Pills and Prescriptions; May 1, 2000 - 31 Jan 2017.
Taylor's percussion hammer
https://mhc.andornot.com/en/permalink/artifact7308
- Dates
- 1910
- 1930
- circa 1910-1930
- Collection
- University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- Neurology
- Accession Number
- 1977.5.27
- Description
- Percussion hammer consists of a rounded, flattened metal handle with a triangular-shaped wedge of compressed rubber attached at one end.
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- Accession Number
- 1977.5.27
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- Neurology
- MeSH Heading
- Neurologic Examination -- instrumentation
- Reflex -- instrumentation
- MM= Percussion Aid -- hammer
- Description
- Percussion hammer consists of a rounded, flattened metal handle with a triangular-shaped wedge of compressed rubber attached at one end.
- Number Of Parts
- 1
- Provenance
- Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; source: Mrs. T. W. Thompson, Nakomas, Florida.
- Dates
- 1910
- 1930
- circa 1910-1930
- Material
- metal: grey
- rubber: reddish-brown
- Permanent Location
- Storage Room 0010
- 0010-F4-1
- Dimension Notes
- Length 16.0 cm x Width 3.75 cm
- Copy Type
- Original
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Taylor's percussion hammer
https://mhc.andornot.com/en/permalink/artifact7309
- Dates
- 1910
- 1930
- circa 1910-1930
- Collection
- University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- Neurology
- Accession Number
- 1977.5.28
- Description
- Percussion hammer consists of a rounded, flattened, fenestrated metal handle with a triangular-shaped wedge of compressed rubber attached at one end.
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- Accession Number
- 1977.5.28
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- Neurology
- MeSH Heading
- Neurologic Examination -- instrumentation
- Reflex -- instrumentation
- MM= Percussion Aid -- hammer
- Description
- Percussion hammer consists of a rounded, flattened, fenestrated metal handle with a triangular-shaped wedge of compressed rubber attached at one end.
- Number Of Parts
- 1
- Provenance
- Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; source: Mrs. T. W. Thompson, Nakomas, Florida.
- Dates
- 1910
- 1930
- circa 1910-1930
- Material
- metal: grey
- rubber: brown
- Inscriptions
- Rubber head is marked: "T.W. Thompson."
- Permanent Location
- Storage Room 0010
- 0010-F4-1
- Dimension Notes
- Length 22.0 cm x Width 5.5 cm
- Copy Type
- Original
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Taylor's percussion hammer
https://mhc.andornot.com/en/permalink/artifact6495
- Dates
- 1910
- 1930
- circa 1910-1930
- Collection
- University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- Neurology
- Accession Number
- 1972.18.1
- Description
- A hard, off-white rubber triangular percussion hammer set in a metal frame with open loop handle.
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- Accession Number
- 1972.18.1
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- Neurology
- MeSH Heading
- Neurologic Examination -- instrumentation
- Reflex -- instrumentation
- MM= Percussion Aid -- hammer
- Description
- A hard, off-white rubber triangular percussion hammer set in a metal frame with open loop handle.
- Number Of Parts
- 1
- Provenance
- Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; source: estate of Dr. G. Harvey Agnew, via Mrs. G. Harvey Agnew.
- Maker
- Luppron
- Dates
- 1910
- 1930
- circa 1910-1930
- Material
- metal: silver
- rubber: off-white
- Inscriptions
- Cut into rubber hammer: "AGNEW"
- Permanent Location
- Storage Room 0010
- 0010-F4-1
- Dimension Notes
- Length 22.5 cm
- Copy Type
- Original
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- Dates
- 1975
- 1985
- circa 1975-1985
- Collection
- Ernest Pearson Collection
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- Neurology
- Accession Number
- 006001001 a-r
- Description
- Dual Stimulation System, Medtronic Tens Model 77721, Duel Channel Tens, Neuromod, Comfort Wave. Grey plastic case (a) with foam inside containing the electrode unit (b); battery holder (c), battery charger (d), electrodes (e,f), Tac Gel (g,h), Tens electrode gel (i), two diagrams for positions of …
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- Accession Number
- 006001001 a-r
- Collection
- Ernest Pearson Collection
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- Neurology
- MeSH Heading
- Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation -- instrumentation
- Multiple Sclerosis -- therapy
- Neurology -- instrumentation
- Description
- Dual Stimulation System, Medtronic Tens Model 77721, Duel Channel Tens, Neuromod, Comfort Wave. Grey plastic case (a) with foam inside containing the electrode unit (b); battery holder (c), battery charger (d), electrodes (e,f), Tac Gel (g,h), Tens electrode gel (i), two diagrams for positions of electrodes (j,k), a label from the electrode package (l); the electrode package (m); a square rubber piece (n); and four circular rubber attachments for the electrodes (n-p).
- Number Of Parts
- 18
- Part Names
- a - case - Size: Length 31.2 cm x Width 20.0 cm x Depth 7.4 cm
- b - Medtronic electrode unit - Size: Length 9.8 cm x Width 6.0 cm x Depth 4.2 cm
- c - battery bolder - Size : Length 8.0 cm x Width 6.7 cm x Depth 0.8 cm
- d - battery charger - Size: Length 183.5 cm x Width 4.5 cm Depth 5.5 cm
- e - electrode - Size: Length 90.5 cm x Width 3.8 cm x Depth 0.6 cm
- f - electrode - Size: Length 90.5 cm x Width 3.8 cm x Depth 0.6 cm
- g-h - Tac gel - Size: Length 15.8 cm x Width 4.9 cm x Diam. 2.5 cm
- i - Tens electrode gel - Size: Length 15.1 cm x Width 5.2 cm x Diam. 2.5 cm
- j - diagram for position of electrodes - Size: Length 13.9 cm x Width 10.5 cm
- k - diagram for position of electrodes - Size: Length 14.1 cm x Width 9.7 cm
- l - label for electrode package - Size: Length 16.5 cm x Width 11.5 cm
- m - package for electrode - Size: Length 19.8 cm x Width 12.7 cm
- n - square rubber piece - Size: Length 2.5 cm x Width 2.5 cm x Depth 0.4 cm
- o-r - circular rubber attachment for electrode - Size: Diam. 1.9 cm x Depth 0.4 cm
- Provenance
- Mrs. Pearson, the donor's wife, used this item for pain management for multiple sclerosis; the item was prescribed by her doctor and was used for 5-6 years until it was not effective anymore. It had an approximate value of $100 in 1979 ( with case).
- Maker
- Tens Stimulation System: Comfort Wave
- Tac Gel: Medtronic, Inc
- Electrodes: Perdell International, Inc
- Site Made (Country)
- United States of America
- Dates
- 1975
- 1985
- circa 1975-1985
- Material
- Plastic: grey, black, white, red
- metal: silver
- foam: grey
- Paper- white
- Inscriptions
- "Tac Gel" -located on gel tubes
- "Medtronic" located on electrode device
- Permanent Location
- Storage Room 0010
- 0010-D6-4
- Condition Remarks
- The kit arrived in poor condition as one of the tubes containing gel leaked all over the contents; the diagrams for use of where to apply the electrodes was covered considerably with the gel and the gel had pooled into the center of the case; the gel had broken down the foam in the area where it leaked.
- Copy Type
- Original
- Research Facts
- TENS stands for "Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation"; the gel and electrode appear to have been purchased on different dates.
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therapeutic solenoid
https://mhc.andornot.com/en/permalink/artifact8258
- Dates
- 1930
- 1950
- circa 1930-1950
- Collection
- University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- Neurology
- Accession Number
- 1983.14.1 a-b
- Description
- A wide, heavy, adjustable circular piece (a) covered in leatherette has an operating panel mounted on the outer surface has two on-off switches; a smaller circle of wire (b) is covered in the same material and has attached to it a small light bulb.
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- Accession Number
- 1983.14.1 a-b
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- Neurology
- MeSH Heading
- Electric Stimulation Therapy
- Description
- A wide, heavy, adjustable circular piece (a) covered in leatherette has an operating panel mounted on the outer surface has two on-off switches; a smaller circle of wire (b) is covered in the same material and has attached to it a small light bulb.
- Number Of Parts
- 2
- Part Names
- a - large ring - Size: Width 10.2 cm x Diam. 48.3 cm
- b - smaller ring - Size: Width 2.5 cm x Diam. 34.3 cm
- Provenance
- Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; source: Mrs. Currall donated it to Dr. Thomas Porter; was previously owned by Mrs. Minnie Donnelly, her mother.
- Maker
- The Harmony Electro Manufacturers
- Site Made (City)
- Toronto
- Site Made (State)
- Ontario
- Site Made (Country)
- Canada
- Dates
- 1930
- 1950
- circa 1930-1950
- Material
- leatherette: black
- glass: clear
- metal: silver; black
- Inscriptions
- Printed on control box: "THERAPEUTIC // SOLENOID // . . . // This approval in no way affects or concerns the therapeutic value of the appliance."
- Permanent Location
- Storage Room 0010
- 0010-D6-1
- Condition Remarks
- #2: the leather is hard.
- Copy Type
- Original
- Reference Types
- Document
- Book
- Photo
- Reference Comments
- Letter from Dr. Thomas Porter; "Electro-Medical Instruments and Their Management," Schau and Son, p. 307; two photos in file
- Research Facts
- "Mrs. Donnelly had a chronic low back pain for which she used this Solenoid as therapy. It slid over her head and she positioned it around her body a little below the mid-line so that the bulk of the Solenoid was opposite her lower back and then she turned it on and sat with the Solenoid in place for 20 to 30 mins. . . . used it on and off over a number of years and in fact Mrs. Currall has used it on occasion but she attributed no particular benefit to it. Mrs. Currall confirmed our belief that the small ring with the light bulb attached was used only to test the large ring and assure that it was 'still working.'" "Electro-Medical Instruments and Their Management" shows a solenoid designed to enclose a patient when lowered like a venetian blind; person sits on a built-in seat.
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Traube's percussion hammer
https://mhc.andornot.com/en/permalink/artifact7039
- Dates
- 1910
- 1930
- circa 1910-1930
- Collection
- University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- Neurology
- Accession Number
- 1977.10.2
- Description
- A metal percussion hammer with a flat handle (filed steel?) attached to a mallet head with a rounded, screw-on piece with a rubber point.
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- Accession Number
- 1977.10.2
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- Neurology
- MeSH Heading
- Neurologic Examination -- instrumentation
- Reflex -- instrumentation
- MM= Percussion Aid -- hammer
- Description
- A metal percussion hammer with a flat handle (filed steel?) attached to a mallet head with a rounded, screw-on piece with a rubber point.
- Number Of Parts
- 1
- Provenance
- Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; source: Dr. St. Krzysztoporski (Poland), c/o of Dr. A, Abramowicz of Humber Memorial Hospital, Weston, Ont.
- Maker
- Kny-Scheerer Co.
- Site Made (City)
- New York
- Site Made (State)
- New York
- Site Made (Country)
- United States of America
- Dates
- 1910
- 1930
- circa 1910-1930
- Material
- metal: grey; silver
- rubber: black
- Inscriptions
- Imprinted in the handle: "AESCULAP" over the the logo of a crown over a caduceus.
- Permanent Location
- Storage Room 0010
- 0010-F4-1
- Dimension Notes
- Length 16.2 cm x Width 5.7 cm
- Copy Type
- Original
- Reference Types
- Book
- Reference Comments
- "Illustrations of Surgical Instruments of Superior Quality," Kny-Scheerer Co., 1915, p. 1093
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Traube's percussion hammer
https://mhc.andornot.com/en/permalink/artifact8324
- Dates
- 1890
- 1920
- 1890-1920
- Collection
- University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- Neurology
- Accession Number
- 1984.14.2
- Description
- Hammer has a nickel-plated stem, a solid rubber hammer tip, and an ivory or 'French Ivory' handle.
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- Accession Number
- 1984.14.2
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- Neurology
- MeSH Heading
- Neurologic Examination -- instrumentation
- Reflex -- instrumentation
- MM= Percussion Aid -- hammer
- Description
- Hammer has a nickel-plated stem, a solid rubber hammer tip, and an ivory or 'French Ivory' handle.
- Number Of Parts
- 1
- Provenance
- Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; source: Dr. W. J. Wilson.
- Maker
- J. F. Hartz Co.
- Site Made (Country)
- Germany
- Dates
- 1890
- 1920
- 1890-1920
- Material
- metal: dark grey
- rubber: black
- plastic: ivory
- Inscriptions
- Handle marked with donor's initials, "WJW"
- Permanent Location
- Storage Room 0010
- 0010-F4-1
- Dimension Notes
- Length 16.5 cm x Width 4.0 c,
- Condition Remarks
- Signs of wear on rubber tip.
- Copy Type
- Original
- Reference Types
- Book
- Reference Comments
- Allen & Hanbury catalogue, 1905, p. 852 (similar to Bennett's percussor)
- Research Facts
- Bought second-hand for use by donor, a paediatrician, but judged "too hard" for use on his patients.
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