Berliner percussion hammer with flattened metal handled and removable "Tomahawk" pattern black 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.
Small mallet-like instrument which has two hemispherical black rubber striking surfaces, each of different sizes, on opposite ends; brush and needle accessories self-store in black handle.
Small mallet-like instrument which has two hemispherical black rubber striking surfaces, each of different sizes, on opposite ends; brush and needle accessories self-store in black handle.
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Collected by Dr. A. A. Travill for Queen's Faculty of Medicine.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 …
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.
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.
"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
Hammer has a tubluar black rubber head and a flat metal handle.
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; source: Mrs. Kenneth E. Perfect for her husband, Dr. Kenneth E. Perfect..
Dates
1890
1910
circa 1890-1910
Material
rubber: black
metal: grey
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-F4-1
Dimension Notes
Length 18.0 cm x Width 5.0 cm
Condition Remarks
Rubber is extremely brittle.
Copy Type
Original
Research Facts
Assorted instruments from the office of the donor's late husband, Dr. Kenneth E. Perfect; a few, such as the stethoscope, may have belonged to his father.
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, …
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 Kingston General Hospital via Graeme McKay
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
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.
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.
Percussion hammer with a chrome handle and an orange rubber triangular head.
Number Of Parts
1
Dates
1910
1930
Circa 1910-1930
Material
metal: silver
rubber: orange
Permanent Location
Storage Room 2002
2002-
Length
18.9 cm
Width
4.9 cm
Height
1.8 cm
Unit Of Measure
centimeters
Condition Remarks
Minor crack on the back of the hammer head.
Copy Type
original
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)
A metal percussion hammer; the hammer (a) is shaped like a capital T; the handle and neck are silver metal; the hammer has two heads which are made of black rubber, the brush (b) has a small metal end which screws into the base of the hammer.
A metal percussion hammer; the hammer (a) is shaped like a capital T; the handle and neck are silver metal; the hammer has two heads which are made of black rubber, the brush (b) has a small metal end which screws into the base of the hammer.
Number Of Parts
2
Part Names
a) hammer, size: Length 17.8 cm x Width 7.2 cm x Depth 1.8 cm
"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 to test reflexes by striking the knee. The brush would be used to test sensitivity in the skin.
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. McPherson practised 1931-1957
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. McPherson practised 1931-1957
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Owned and used by Dr. Malcolm E. McPherson, a graduate of Queen's University Faculty of Medicine in 1929; Dr. McPherson practised in Hawthorne, NS; he was a G.P. but specialized in gynecology.
Kingston General Hospital Operating Room Collection
Category
Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
Classification
Neurology
Physical Examination
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.
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.
"A Catalogue of Operation Tables, Sterilizers, Hospital Furniture, Surgical Instruments, Appliances, Ligatures & Sutures," by Allen & Hanburys Ltd., 1957, p. 559 (similar to #46568)
Kingston General Hospital Operating Room Collection
Category
Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
Classification
Neurology
Physical Examination
Accession Number
997034258
Description
Taylor's percussion hammer which consists of a solid, cylindrical triangle-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.
Taylor's percussion hammer which consists of a solid, cylindrical triangle-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.
"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)
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…
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.
Percussion hammer consists of a rounded, flattened metal handle with a triangular-shaped wedge of red compressed rubber attached at one end.
Dates
1910
1930
circa 1910-1930
Material
metal: silver
rubber: red
Permanent Location
Storage Room 2002
2002-
Length
19.8 cm
Width
5.8 cm
Height
1.8 cm
Unit Of Measure
centimeters
Condition Remarks
Metal is scratched, and the rubber head is cracking
Copy Type
original
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)