Photograph developer; wooden box (a) with a lid (b); the lid has a glass window and hinged covers; there is also an opening on the side of the box with a piece of fabric; the electrical cord is attached to the side; inside there is a red and white light bulb.
Photograph developer; wooden box (a) with a lid (b); the lid has a glass window and hinged covers; there is also an opening on the side of the box with a piece of fabric; the electrical cord is attached to the side; inside there is a red and white light bulb.
Number Of Parts
2
Part Names
a - box - Size: Length 29.0 cm x Width 19.7 x Depth 17.9 cm
b - lid - Size: Length 29.1 cm x Width 20.1 cm x Depth 6.1 cm
Provenance
Originally owned by the Brockville Psychiatric Hospital
Date based on objects similarity to a dated version appearing to be an earlier version.
Material
wood: brown, silver
glass: clear, white, black
metal: black, silver, rust
fabric: yellow, light blue
ceramic: off white, reddish brown
plastic: white, black
Inscriptions
Embossed on a painted metal plate "Kodak Amateur Printer // made in USA by // Eastman Kodak Company // Rochester NY // Trade Mark Registered US. Patent Office // 120 to 340 Volts-70 Watts"
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0007
0007-E2-1
Condition Remarks
The object is dirty; the metal parts are rusting; the fabric is stained; the integrity of the case is intact.
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Book
Internet
Reference Comments
Internet: "Profotos - Photo Glossary"; "Static Electricity and the uses of the Roentgen Ray", W.B. Snow, 1903, pp. 199-202.
Research Facts
Used for contact printing; producing an image by exposing a piece of photographic paper; the paper would be pressed tightly against the negative then both exposed to light; this reveals the image of the negative on the paper; the image will be the same size as the negative; in the context of the electrostatic generating machine this is called skiagraphy.
Exhibit History
To display in Museum (North Gallery Room 1013): "Electricity and the Invisible Ray," Oct. 2006 - Feb 2016.
Photograph printer is a wooden frame with a piece of glass in the center (a); two wooden blocks (b) , (c) with one side covered in felt are held against the glass (d) with metal arms.
Photograph printer is a wooden frame with a piece of glass in the center (a); two wooden blocks (b) , (c) with one side covered in felt are held against the glass (d) with metal arms.
Number Of Parts
4
Part Names
a - frame - Size: Length 23.3 cm x Width 18.2 cm x Depth 3.2 cm
b - block - Size: Length 12.5 cm x Width 10.0 cm x Depth 1.1 cm
c - block - Size: Length 12.5 cm x Width 7.6 cm x Depth 1.1
d - glass pane - Size: Length 17.7 cm x Width 12.7 cm x Depth 0.2 cm
Provenance
Originally owned by Brockville Psychiatric Hospital
Dates
1940
circa 1940
Date Remarks
Date based on a card that came with the object
Material
wood: brown
glass: clear
fabric: green
metal: rust, black
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-F3-3
Condition Remarks
There are some stains on the wooden frame; the glass is dusty the metal arms at the back are corroded; seams to be in a stable condition.
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Internet
JPG
Reference Comments
Internet: "Profotos - Photo Glossary"; CD #5
Research Facts
Used for contact printing; producing an image by exposing a piece of photographic paper; the paper would be pressed tightly against the negative then both exposed to light; this reveals the image of the negative on the paper; the image will be the same size as the negative.
Exhibit History
To display in Museum (North Gallery Room 1013): "Electricity and the Invisible Ray," Oct. 2006 - Feb 2016.
One complete pair of eyeglasses with nose clip and arms attached directly to the lenses (a); the arms are curled; the lenses are convex ovals; one incomplete pair of eyeglasses with nose clip and one bracket for the arm attached to the lenses (b); the lenses are oval and convex; eyeglasses case cov…
One complete pair of eyeglasses with nose clip and arms attached directly to the lenses (a); the arms are curled; the lenses are convex ovals; one incomplete pair of eyeglasses with nose clip and one bracket for the arm attached to the lenses (b); the lenses are oval and convex; eyeglasses case covered in a green print fabric lined with black fabric (c).
Number Of Parts
3
Part Names
a - eyeglasses - Size: Length 14.4 cm x Width 11.3 cm x Depth 4.8 cm
b - incomplete eyeglasses - Size: Length 11.2 cm x Width 3.2 cm x Depth 1.1 cm
c - eyeglasses case - Size: Length 13.2 cm x Width 5.5 cm x Depth 2.3 cm
Provenance
Originally owned by Brockville Psychiatric Hospital
Dates
1900
circa 1900
Date Remarks
Date based on object's similarity to item in an 1890s catalogue
Material
glass: clear
metal: yellow
fabric: black, green
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-E4-12
Condition Remarks
The lenses of pair of eyeglasses (a) are dirty; there are several areas on each pair where chips are visible; only one pair is intact; the case is very dirty on the inside; incomplete pair of eyeglasses (b) was broken while being catalogued; the glass lenses cracked into several pieces; the remaining pieces are labeled in a mylar bag in the permanent storage location.
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Book
JPG
Reference Comments
"Aloe's Illustrated and Priced Catalogue of Superior Surgical Instruments, Physician's Supply and Hospital Furnishings, " 6th ed., A.S. Aloe Co., St. Louis, 189-, p. 159 (similar to item 4299); CD #5.
Exhibit History
To display in Museum (North Gallery Room 1013): "Electricity and the Invisible Ray," Oct. 2006 - Feb 2016.
Hardbound book by J. Mitchell Bruce, M.D. used as a medical textbook; 609 pages; includes handwritten notes and underlining text by former students; first edition was 1884, this is revised and enlarged edition.
Hardbound book by J. Mitchell Bruce, M.D. used as a medical textbook; 609 pages; includes handwritten notes and underlining text by former students; first edition was 1884, this is revised and enlarged edition.
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Included with Brockville Psychiatric Hospitl donation
Printed on spine and front cover: "Materia Medica and Therapeutics // J. Mitchell Bruce M.D. Lond."; printed on first page: "MATERIA MEDICA // AND // THERAPEUTICS // AN //Introduction to the Rational Treatment of Disease"
Permanent Location
Storage Room 2005
2005-5-3
Dimension Notes
Length 16.5 cm x Width 11.5 cm x Depth 3.5 cm
Condition Remarks
Spine fabric is loose and held on with narrow strips of adhesive strips; edges are worn; last few pages are loose; multi-media used for underlining ext and making handwritten notes on blank pages and in margins.
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
JPG
Reference Comments
CD #3
Research Facts
Notes on author included on front page: "J. Mitchell Bruce, M.A. ABERD. M.D. LOND.; Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of London; Physician and Lecturer on medicine, Charing Cross Hospital; consulting physician to the Hospital for Consumption, Brompton; examiner in Medicine in the University of Cambridge; formerly examiner in Materia Medica in the University of London and in the Victoria University and examiner of Medicine on an Examining board in England
A free-standing electrical infrared heat lamp with metal guard over 750 watts chromalox element and adjustable horizontal rod ending in original cloth-braided electrical cord with on/off switch and refitted with a modern electrical cord and plug; lamp is supported by cast iron stand on four casters.
A free-standing electrical infrared heat lamp with metal guard over 750 watts chromalox element and adjustable horizontal rod ending in original cloth-braided electrical cord with on/off switch and refitted with a modern electrical cord and plug; lamp is supported by cast iron stand on four casters.
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Originally owned by Brockville Psychiatric Hospital.
Embossed on a painted metal plate: "THE BIRTCHER // CORPORATION // LOS ANGELES, CALIF. // MODEL 675 // WATTS 750 // VOLTS 115"; Handwritten in marker on hood: "105451 // E.L.R."
Permanent Location
Storage Room W1
W1-2-2
Dimension Notes
Length 116.0 cm x Width 68.5 cm x Depth 42.0 cm
Condition Remarks
Chipped paint on base of stand and horizontal rod; scratches on hood near horizontal rod; minor dents on hood; cloth-braided cord is discoloured; little rust at base of shaft; element inside hood is partially rusty; rubber wheels move freely; plastic covered electrical cord in like new condition.
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Book
JPG
Reference Comments
"Surgical Equipment, Supplies Catalogue", Ingram & Bell Limited Instruments, 1945-1955, p. 45 (Model # 3-845); CD #5
Fabric covered hardbound first aid instructional book with information and illustrations about first aid practices that have been authorized by the St. John Ambulance Association; title and symbol stamped on front cover in silver ink; diagram of bones and arteries affixed inside front cover; 249 pa…
Fabric covered hardbound first aid instructional book with information and illustrations about first aid practices that have been authorized by the St. John Ambulance Association; title and symbol stamped on front cover in silver ink; diagram of bones and arteries affixed inside front cover; 249 pages.
Stamped on inside front cover: "THE ONTARIO HOSPITAL // SUPERINTENDENT'S // OCT 24 1934 // OFFICE // BROCKVILLE"; printed on first page: "FIRST AID TO THE INJURED // ST. JOHN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION"; "REFERENCE NO. 58 // 1928."
Permanent Location
Storage Room 2005
2005-3
Dimension Notes
Length 13.4 cm x Width 10.9 cm x Depth 1.2 cm
Condition Remarks
Cover shows wear from use; title and symbol on front cover almost completely faded; first few pages separating from spine
Fabric-covered hardbound first aid instructional book (a) with information and illustrations about first aid practices that have been authorized by the St. John Ambulance Association; title and symbol stamped on front cover in silver ink; endpaper is brown; 103 pages; also contains a smaller compan…
Fabric-covered hardbound first aid instructional book (a) with information and illustrations about first aid practices that have been authorized by the St. John Ambulance Association; title and symbol stamped on front cover in silver ink; endpaper is brown; 103 pages; also contains a smaller companion booklet (b) with similiar first aid information; 28 pages.
Number Of Parts
2
Part Names
a - book - Size: Length 13.2 cm x Width 11.3 cm x Depth 1.1 cm
Stamped on first page: "DR. RYERSON // GENERAL SECRETARY FOR CANADA, // TORONTO"; printed on first page: ""FIRST AID TO THE INJURED: // PETER SHEPHERD, M.B., // 550TH THOUSAND. // 1897."; printed in booklet (b): "FIRST AID TO THE SICK // AND INJURED // PREFACE // Ottawa, 1933."
Permanent Location
(a) Storage Room 2005
2005-3
(b) Storage Room 2005
2005-2-5 Box 17
Condition Remarks
Cover and spine of book (a) severely worn and separating from pages; book is curled upward; booklet (b) missing cover; staples rusted; pages faded
Paperback book with information, pictures and diagrams concerning various hospital operating rooms and their technology, surgical patients, surgical procedures and postoperative care; photograph on front cover consist of patients lying face down on operating bed surrounded by a team of five doctors…
Paperback book with information, pictures and diagrams concerning various hospital operating rooms and their technology, surgical patients, surgical procedures and postoperative care; photograph on front cover consist of patients lying face down on operating bed surrounded by a team of five doctors and nurses; found inside book are the invoice (b) and packing slip (c) for the book.
Number Of Parts
3
Part Names
a - book - Size: Length 22.2 cm x Width 15.2 cm x Depth 1.5 cm
b - invoice - Size: Length 21.5 cm x Width 17.6 cm
c - packing slip - Size: Length 21.5 cm x Width 10.4 cm
Printed on front cover (a): "GINSBERG BRUNNER CANTLIN // A MANUAL OF // OPERATING // ROOM // TECHNOLOGY"; printed on invoice (b): "MEDICAL & NURSING // PUBLICATIONS"; "60 FRONT ST. W. // TORONTO 1, ONT."; "B. M. KIRKER, R. N. // 86 BROOKVIEW CR. // BROCKVILLE, ONTARIO // CANADA"; "INVOICE 2957 MAY 9/66 PAID APRIL 15/66 MAIL"; printed on packing slip (c): "INVOICE 2957 MAY 9/66 PAID APRIL 15/66 MAIL"
Permanent Location
(a) Storage Room 2005
2005-3
(b-c) Storage Room 2005
2005-2-5 Box 17
Condition Remarks
Cover of book (a) is ripped at top centre; spine is ripped at bottom; front cover almost detached from rest of book; invoice (b) is heavily creased in one location horizontally; packing slip (c) is heavily creased on one location horizontally; rip in paper on left side
Clear glass medicine cup has an open, circular mouth and tapers towards the bottom with a thick base; sequential dosage indicators embossed around the cup.
Clear glass medicine cup has an open, circular mouth and tapers towards the bottom with a thick base; sequential dosage indicators embossed around the cup.
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Used at the Brockville Psychiatric Hospital
Maker
Rigo
Dates
1940
1950
circa 1940-1950
Date Remarks
Date based on donor's remarks
Material
glass: clear
Inscriptions
Embossed on the inside: "1 oz // 3/4 // 1/2 // 1/4" // "30 CC // 25 // 20 // 15 // 10 // 5"; embossed on the inside, back: "TABLE // 2 // 1 // DESSERT" // "TEA // 8 // 6 // 4 // 2 // 1"; embossed on bottom: "Rigo"
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-A8-7
Dimension Notes
Length 6.4 cm x Diam. 4.5 cm
Condition Remarks
There is a small crack on the interior at the '2' mark in between the 'table' and the 'tea' marks; scratches are present at the base of the cup
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Internet
JPG
Reference Comments
"Medical Tour Info" Brockville Psychiatric Hospital website; CD #5
Research Facts
Formerly known as the Eastern Hospital for the Insane, the Brockville Psychiatric Hospital opened in 1894; in 1903 the School of Nursing opened with one student who was given a two year course in nursing the mentally ill, this was one of Ontario's first nursing programs to specialize in psychiatric care; early in the 20th Century, the population expanded to 800 patients with as many as 100 patients at work on the grounds daily, the facility had a bakery, farm, garden, and a variety of shops including a butcher, tailor and carpenter (none of which are operational today); systems of treatment used throughout the years consisted of hydrotherapy, electroconvulsive therapy and vocational therapy; in 2000 the hospital was oficially transferred from the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care to the Royal Ottawa Health Care Group.
Clear glass medicine cup has an open, circular mouth and tapers towards the bottom with a thick base; sequential dosage indicators embossed around the cup.
Clear glass medicine cup has an open, circular mouth and tapers towards the bottom with a thick base; sequential dosage indicators embossed around the cup.
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Used at the Brockville Psychiatric Hospital
Maker
Rigo
Dates
1940
1950
circa 1940-1950
Date Remarks
Date based on donor's remarks
Material
glass: clear
Inscriptions
Embossed on the inside: "1 oz // 3/4 // 1/2 // 1/4"// 30 CC // 25 // 20 // 15 // 10 // 5"; embossed on the inside, back: "TABLE // 2 // 1 // DESSERT" // "TEA // 8 // 6 // 4 // 2 // 1"; embossed on the bottom: "Rigo"
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-A8-7
Dimension Notes
Length 6.4 cm x Diam. 4.5 cm
Condition Remarks
Cup is like new
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Internet
JPG
Reference Comments
"Medical Tour Info" Brockville Psychiatric Hospital website; CD #5
Research Facts
Formerly known as the Eastern Hospital for the Insane, the Brockville Psychiatric Hospital opened in 1894; in 1903 the School of Nursing opened with one student who was given a two year course in nursing the mentally ill, this was one of Ontario's first nursing programs to specialize in psychiatric care; early in the 20th Century, the population expanded to 800 patients with as many as 100 patients at work on the grounds daily, the facility had a bakery, farm, garden, and a variety of shops including a butcher, tailor and carpenter (none of which are operational today); systems of treatment used throughout the years consisted of hydrotherapy, electroconvulsive therapy and vacational therapy; in 2000 the hospital was oficially transferred from the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care to the Royal Ottawa Health Care Group