Accession Number

992054001 a-f

Collection

Dr. W. Ford Connell Collection

Category

Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts

Classification

Respirology

MeSH Heading

Nebulizers and Vaporizers

Administration, Inhalation -- instrumentation

MM= Nebulizers and Vaporizers -- vaporizer

Description

Kerosene-fueled vaporizer c. 1880-1900 has original box with descriptions how to use, line

drawing of item in use & lithograph of child sleeping & vaporizer on; ornate cast-iron

stand is painted gold with attached metal receptacle on top to hold basin of medicine;

kerosene fuel recommended; spare wicks and new wick inserted in lamp; box is in poor condition;

previously inside was completely covered in masking tape to hold loose pieces on.

Travill Catalogue: "original cost 1.75; 1 scoop for dipping Cresolene out; extra wick;

includes box with complete directions on use of this vaporizer; box repaired with masking

tape 20 June 1984; note - Humidifier donated by Dr. W. Ford Connell"

Number Of Parts

6

Part Names

a - box - Size: Length 16.5 cm. x Width 9.5 cm. x Depth 7.8 cm.

b - stand - Size: Length 10.0 cm. x Diameter7.8

c - lamp - Size: x Diameter5.0

d - basin - Size: x Depth 1.3 cm. x Diameter7.3

e - spare wick - Size: Length 10.0 cm. x Diameter0.2

f - chimney - Size: Length 4.0 cm. x Diameter2.8

Provenance

Belonged to Dr. W. Ford Connell

Maker

Vapo-Cresolene Co.

Site Made (City)

New York

Site Made (State)

New York

Site Made (Country)

United States of America

Dates

1879

1920

circa 1879-1920

Date Remarks

On box: "used since 1879..."; paper label has phone number exchange listed

Material

paper: yellow; black

metal: dark grey; yellow

glass: clear

Inscriptions

Vapo-Cresolene Co. // 62 Cortland Str., New York, N.Y., U.S.A.; paper label on bottom

lists price in pencil: 175 // label states: Jury & Peacock // DISPENSING CHEMISTS //

185 PRINCESS ST. PHONE 343 // KINGSTON, ONT

Permanent Location

Storage Room 0007

0007-H2-4

Condition Remarks

box falling apart; cleaning needed

Exhibit History

To display in Museum: Potions, Pills and Prescriptions; May 1, 2000 - 28 Jan 2017.

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Accession Number

1987.3.1 a-d

Collection

University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection

Category

Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts

Classification

Respirology

MeSH Heading

Respiratory Therapy

Administration, Inhalation -- instrumentation

MM= Administration Drug, Inhalation -- inhaler

MM= Anesthesia, Inhalation -- inhaler/mask -- inhaler

Description

Object consists of four pieces, all nickel-plated brass: (a) stand perforated at top and bottom in decorative bands; one side cut away to permit insertion of spirit lamp; lamp (b) is a squat, round container with a finger hold and wick; the boiler (c) sits on the stand, has approx. 8-oz. capacity; mouthpiece (d) sits over the boiler.

Number Of Parts

4

Provenance

Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; source: Mrs. E. Prockter of Toronto.

Site Made (Country)

Canada

Dates

1890

1899

circa 1890-1899

Material

metal: yellow

Inscriptions

"Can. Patent Oct. 10, 1891 // Gr Br Patent May 1, 1891 // U.S. Patent June 9, 1891 // France Patent June 9, 1891"

Permanent Location

Storage Room 0007

0007-H2-4

Condition Remarks

Some wear to the nickel plate on the upper side of the boiler, base of stand; underside of boiler is blackened as the result of use.

Copy Type

Original

Reference Types

JPG

Reference Comments

CD #UHN

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Accession Number

1980.18.88

Collection

University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection

Category

Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts

Classification

Respirology

MeSH Heading

Drug Therapy

Respiratory Therapy

Asthma

Administration, Inhalation -- instrumentation

MM= Administration Drug, Inhalation -- inhaler

Description

A clear, cylindrical glass inhaler with a rubber stopper.

Number Of Parts

1

Provenance

Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; source: Mr. Dean Charters.

Maker

Whitall, Tatum & Co.

Site Made (Country)

United States of America

Dates

1800

1899

1800-1899

Date Remarks

Original record had "19c."

Material

glass: clear

rubber: black

Inscriptions

Embossed on the bottom of the inhaler: "W.T. and Co."

Permanent Location

Storage Room 0010

0010-E5-13

Dimension Notes

Length 19.5 cm

Condition Remarks

#2: rubber - requires special treatment.

Copy Type

Original

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