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1880s-style reproduction nurse's uniform
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- Collection
- Rockwood / Kingston Psychiatric Hospital / Providence Continuing Care Centre Collection
- Category
- Patient Care Artifacts
- Classification
- Patient Care
- Accession Number
- 004014001 a-b
- Description
- A reproduction of a nurse's uniform consisting of: (a) a long flared style skirt of striped cotton ticking fabric, button up at back; b) eight-button ladies' fitted shirtwaist top with long fitted sleeves and a high neck; self fabric pleated peplum; pleated contrasting ruffles at neck and wrist; m…
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- Accession Number
- 004014001 a-b
- Category
- Patient Care Artifacts
- Classification
- Patient Care
- MeSH Heading
- Clothing
- Textiles
- MM= Clothing -- nursing
- Description
- A reproduction of a nurse's uniform consisting of: (a) a long flared style skirt of striped cotton ticking fabric, button up at back; b) eight-button ladies' fitted shirtwaist top with long fitted sleeves and a high neck; self fabric pleated peplum; pleated contrasting ruffles at neck and wrist; machine made buttonholes and plastic buttons.
- Number Of Parts
- 2
- Part Names
- a - skirt
- b - top
- Provenance
- Linda Reason, Manager, Clinical Support Services, Mental Health Services site of the Providence Continuing Care Centre; remaining artifacts from the Kingston Psychiatric Hospita Collection
- Material
- fabric: blue; white
- plastic: black
- Permanent Location
- Storage Room 0007
- 0007-V-3
- Dimension Notes
- a - skirt - Size: Length 96.0 cm x Width 100.0 cm
- b - top - Size: Length 64.0 cm x Width 80.0 cm
- Condition Remarks
- Parts of item are badly faded and the material is stained in places.
- Copy Type
- Replica
- Reference Types
- Photo
- Research Facts
- The donor describes the artifact as a student's uniform that had previously been collected by staff of the former Kingston Psychiatric Hospital, which institution was transferred to the Providence Continuing Care Centre in March 2001.
- Exhibit History
- On display, Providence Continuing Care Centre: "Rockwood Asylum: Refuge and Renewal 1878-1905," Feb. 13, 2007 to 24 Nov 2016, case 3.
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1890s-style reproduction nurse's uniform
https://mhc.andornot.com/en/permalink/artifact638
- Collection
- Kingston General Hospital School of Nursing Alumnae Collection
- Category
- Patient Care Artifacts
- Classification
- Patient Care
- Accession Number
- 995002018 a-d
- Description
- A reproduction uniform consisting of a white bodice with high puffed sleeve; red cross on right upper sleeve; long tailored red undersleeve; long white skirt with plain red band around bottom; white bib; cap with lace edging and black band
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- Accession Number
- 995002018 a-d
- Category
- Patient Care Artifacts
- Classification
- Patient Care
- MeSH Heading
- Clothing
- Textiles
- MM= Clothing -- nursing
- Description
- A reproduction uniform consisting of a white bodice with high puffed sleeve; red cross on right upper sleeve; long tailored red
- undersleeve; long white skirt with plain red band around bottom; white bib; cap with lace
- edging and black band
- Number Of Parts
- 4
- Part Names
- a - bodice - Size:
- b - skirt - Size:
- c - bib - Size:
- d - cap - Size:
- Material
- fabric: white; red
- Permanent Location
- (a) Storage Room 0007, Closet G
- (b) Storage Room 0007, BOX 5
- (c) Storage Room 0007, BOX 14
- (d) Storage Room 0007
- 0007 Closet C
- Condition Remarks
- overall condition good; white cotton has yellowed markedly with age
- Copy Type
- Original
- Reference Types
- Person
- Book
- Photo
- Reference Comments
- Marilyn Boston; Paul Robertson; reference book compiled: "Information Re KGH Nursing Uniforms" to document
- the collection of uniforms; further references are noted within; numerous photos available at Queen's Archives, see Museum's Index
- Research Facts
- Reproduction uniform made for KGH Nurses' Alumnae to represent uniforms that were first worn by KGH Nursing School students in the 1890s until around 1906. Slight modifications were made to this uniform during this period.
- Exhibit History
- (a) On exhibit at the Museum of Health Care in the East Gallery, small cases #1 and #2 - May 30, 2007-June 9, 2008.
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1890s-style reproduction nurse's uniform and accessories
https://mhc.andornot.com/en/permalink/artifact622
- Collection
- Kingston General Hospital School of Nursing Alumnae Collection
- Category
- Patient Care Artifacts
- Classification
- Patient Care
- Accession Number
- 995002002 a-j
- Description
- White cotton bodice with high puffed sleeves; red cross to right sleeve; long red under-sleeve; long white cotton skirt with red band to bottom; long white apron worn over top skirt; white starched bib worn over bodice; starched cuffs, belt and collar finished traditional uniform; together with cap…
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- Accession Number
- 995002002 a-j
- Category
- Patient Care Artifacts
- Classification
- Patient Care
- MeSH Heading
- Clothing
- Textiles
- MM= Clothing -- nursing
- Description
- White cotton bodice with high puffed sleeves; red cross to right sleeve; long red under-sleeve; long white cotton skirt with red band to bottom; long white apron worn over top skirt; white starched bib worn over bodice; starched cuffs, belt and collar finished traditional uniform; together with cap, and scissors on a cord hanging from the waist.
- Number Of Parts
- 10
- Part Names
- a - bodice - Size:
- b - skirt - Size:
- c - apron - Size:
- d - bib - Size:
- e - cuff - Size:
- f - cuff - Size:
- g - belt - Size:
- h - collar - Size:
- i - cap - Size:
- j - scissors - Size:
- Site Made (City)
- Kingston
- Site Made (State)
- Ontario
- Site Made (Country)
- Canada
- Material
- fabric: white; red
- Inscriptions
- Each piece has date "1900" written in black marker to interior collar or waist; together with two black "X"'s sewn beside
- Permanent Location
- (a) Storage Room 0007, Closet G; (b) Storage Room 0007, BOX 5; (c) Storage Room 0007, BOX 9; (d) Storage Room 0007, BOX 14; (e,f) Storage Room 0007, BOX 16; (g) Storage Room 0007, BOX 15;
- (h) 0010-C6-5;
- (i) 0010-C6-2;
- (j) 0010-C3-10
- Condition Remarks
- overall condition good; white cotton has yellowed slightly with age
- Copy Type
- Replica
- Reference Types
- Person
- Book
- Photo
- Reference Comments
- Marilyn Boston; Paul Robertson; reference book compiled: "Information Re KGH Nursing Uniforms" to document
- the collection of uniforms; further references are noted within; numerous photos available at Queen's Archives, see Museum's Index
- Research Facts
- Reproduction uniform made for KGH Nurses' Alumnae to represent uniforms that were first worn by KGH Nursing School students in the 1890s until around 1906. Slight modifications were made to this uniform during this period.
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1906-style reproduction nurse's uniform and accessories
https://mhc.andornot.com/en/permalink/artifact623
- Collection
- Kingston General Hospital School of Nursing Alumnae Collection
- Category
- Patient Care Artifacts
- Classification
- Patient Care
- Accession Number
- 995002003 a-f
- Description
- White cotton long-sleeved one-piece dress; floor length; red cross to right sleeve; red band around skirt bottom; bib and long apron cover dress; stiff collar fastened at back with studs; stiffly starched belt; stiff winged pleated cap.
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- Accession Number
- 995002003 a-f
- Category
- Patient Care Artifacts
- Classification
- Patient Care
- MeSH Heading
- Clothing
- Textiles
- MM= Clothing -- nursing
- Description
- White cotton long-sleeved one-piece dress; floor length; red cross to right sleeve; red band around skirt bottom; bib and long apron cover dress; stiff collar fastened at back with studs; stiffly starched belt; stiff winged pleated cap.
- Number Of Parts
- 6
- Part Names
- a - dress - Size:
- b - bib - Size:
- c - apron - Size:
- d - collar - Size:
- e - belt - Size:
- f - cap - Size:
- Site Made (City)
- Kingston
- Site Made (State)
- Ontario
- Site Made (Country)
- Canada
- Material
- fabric: white; red
- Inscriptions
- Individual pieces marked with "1906" and some with two blue "X"'s
- Permanent Location
- (a) Storage Room 0007, BOX 4; (b) Storage Room 0007, BOX 14; (c) Storage Room 0007, BOX 8; (d) Storage Room 0007, BOX 2; (e) Storage Room 0007, BOX 15;
- (f) Storage Room 0007 0010-C5-4
- 0007 Closet C
- Temporary Location
- To exhibit: "For Service to Humanity", Nursing Gallery: Showcase East, Museum of Health Care, 13 Nov. 2008.
- Condition Remarks
- Overall condition good; white cotton slightly yellowed
- Copy Type
- Replica
- Reference Types
- Person
- Book
- Photo
- Reference Comments
- Marilyn Boston; Paul Robertson; reference book compiled: "Information Re Kingston General Hospital School of Nursing Uniforms" to document the collection of uniforms; further references are noted within; numerous photos available at Queen's Archives, see Museum's Index
- Research Facts
- Reproduction uniform made for Kingston General Hospital School of Nurse's Alumnae to represent uniforms that were first worn by Kingston General Hospital School of Nursing students around 1906. This uniform style was in use (with modifications) until around 1924.
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1924-style reproduction nurse's uniform and accessories
https://mhc.andornot.com/en/permalink/artifact624
- Collection
- Kingston General Hospital School of Nursing Alumnae Collection
- Category
- Patient Care Artifacts
- Classification
- Patient Care
- Accession Number
- 995002004 a-h
- Description
- White long-sleeved cotton dress; ankle length; red cross to right sleeve; red band around bottom; starched bib; long apron; starched collar, belt and cuffs; cap with pleated high crown and small wings brought further to back
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- Accession Number
- 995002004 a-h
- Category
- Patient Care Artifacts
- Classification
- Patient Care
- MeSH Heading
- Clothing
- Textiles
- MM= Clothing -- nursing
- Description
- White long-sleeved cotton dress; ankle length; red cross to right sleeve; red band around bottom; starched bib; long apron; starched collar, belt and cuffs; cap with pleated high
- crown and small wings brought further to back
- Number Of Parts
- 8
- Part Names
- a - dress - Size:
- b - bib - Size:
- c - apron - Size:
- d - collar - Size:
- e - belt - Size:
- f - cuff - Size:
- g - cuff - Size:
- h - cap - Size:
- Site Made (City)
- Kingston
- Site Made (State)
- Ontario
- Site Made (Country)
- Canada
- Material
- fabric: white; red; blue
- Inscriptions
- Individual pieces marked with "1924" (marker)and two yellow "X"'s (sewn)
- Permanent Location
- (a) Storage Room 0007, BOX 4
- (b) Storage Room 0007, BOX 14
- (c) Storage Room 0007, BOX 9
- (d) Storage Room 0010
- 0010-C6-4;
- (e) Storage Room 0007
- 0007 Closet I
- (f,g) Storage Room 0007, BOX 16
- (h) Storage Room 0010
- 0010-C6-1
- Temporary Location
- (b): To exhibit: "For Service to Humanity", Nursing Gallery: restored Room 1016, Museum of Health Care, 13 Nov. 2008
- Condition Remarks
- Overall condition good; cape slightly worn, particularly at collar
- Copy Type
- Replica
- Reference Types
- Person
- Book
- Photo
- JPG
- Reference Comments
- Marilyn Boston; reference book compiled: "Information Re KGH Nursing Uniforms" to document the collection of uniforms; further references are noted within; numerous photos available
- at Queen's Archives, see Museum's Index; CD #9; CD #2; CD #7.
- Research Facts
- Reproduction uniform made for KGH Nurses' Alumnae to represent uniforms that were first worn by KGH Nursing School students around 1924. This uniform was in use (with modifications) until around 1939.
- Exhibit History
- (b) - On exhibit at the Museum of Health Care in the East Gallery, small cases #1 and #2 - May 30, 2007-June 9, 2008; (d) on loan for exhibit, "Uni-Forming . . . Wearing the Uniform" at the Musee Beaulne, Coaticook, Quebec, Jan. 2008-30 Oct. 2008.
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adhesive tape roll
https://mhc.andornot.com/en/permalink/artifact14302
- Collection
- Parks Canada Agency Pharmacy Collection
- Category
- Patient Care Artifacts
- Classification
- Patient Care
- Accession Number
- 014002199 a-b
- Description
- Cylindrical white painted metallic container for full roll of 3” wide white adhesive tape with white exterior and red and green text in English and French (a); painted red shield with white cross and the company's logo half its length; with roll of adhesive tape wedged within its hollow center (b);…
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- Accession Number
- 014002199 a-b
- Author
- Provided by donor
- Collection
- Parks Canada Agency Pharmacy Collection
- Category
- Patient Care Artifacts
- Classification
- Patient Care
- MeSH Heading
- Bandages
- Surgical tape
- Description
- Cylindrical white painted metallic container for full roll of 3” wide white adhesive tape with white exterior and red and green text in English and French (a); painted red shield with white cross and the company's logo half its length; with roll of adhesive tape wedged within its hollow center (b); roll's interior is reflective silver metallic material; rectangular white paper sticker with lot number.
- Number Of Parts
- 2
- Part Names
- a - container - Size: Length 8.7 cm x Diam. 5.6 cm
- b - inside roll - Size: Length 8.5 cm x Diam. 5.4 cm
- Provenance
- Transferred from the Parks Canada Agency, via Gail Cariou of the Curatorial and Collections Branch.
- Maker
- Shield Products
- Site Made (City)
- Downsview
- Site Made (State)
- Ontario
- Site Made (Country)
- Canada
- Date Remarks
- 1990-2000
- Material
- metal: white, silver
- ink: white, green, red
- fabric: white
- paper: white
- Inscriptions
- Printed on roll: " SHIELD PRODUCTS, DOWNSVIEW, ONTARIO //
- ADHESIVE TAPE // 3" X 180" (5 yds) 7.62 cm x 4.57 cm // CONTAINER MADE IN U. S. A.”; printed on sticker: "LOT NO. D 353 - L"
- Permanent Location
- Storage Room 0010
- 0010-D4-7
- Copy Type
- Original
- Reference Types
- Person
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adjustable stand
https://mhc.andornot.com/en/permalink/artifact11319
- Dates
- 1910
- 1930
- circa 1910-1930
- Collection
- Dr. Frank Mellow Collection
- Category
- Patient Care Artifacts
- Classification
- Patient Care
- Accession Number
- 006030008
- Description
- Cast iron tripod; with adjustable brass extension.
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- Accession Number
- 006030008
- Collection
- Dr. Frank Mellow Collection
- Category
- Patient Care Artifacts
- Classification
- Patient Care
- MeSH Heading
- Equipment and Supplies, Hospital
- Description
- Cast iron tripod; with adjustable brass extension.
- Number Of Parts
- 1
- Provenance
- Purchased by Dr. Frank Mellow and used in his home office in Uxbridge, Ontario; the Dr's main practice was on first floor; this was on the second floor where radiotherapy, massage, surgical procedures were performed with it; it was last used therapeutically in 1940 by Dr. Mellow.
- Maker
- Waite & Bartlett Mfg. Co.
- Site Made (City)
- New York
- Site Made (State)
- New York
- Site Made (Country)
- United States of America
- Dates
- 1910
- 1930
- circa 1910-1930
- Date Remarks
- Date based on research and donor's remarks
- Material
- metal: black; grey; yellow
- wood: black
- Permanent Location
- Storge Room 0007
- 0007 Floor
- Dimension Notes
- Length 127.3 cm x Diam. 38.0 cm
- Condition Remarks
- Brass on the adjustable height is beginning to tarnish and several pitted areas are visible; the brass on the top is beginning to tarnish; the decoration on the feet is coming off in places.
- Copy Type
- Original
- Reference Types
- Book
- Other
- Reference Comments
- Associated with 006030001; electrostatic generating machine; "Static Electricity and the uses of the Roentgen Ray", W.B. Snow, 1903, p. 181
- Research Facts
- Used in conjunction with an electrostatic generating machine to hold an X-ray tube holder or to hold the concentrator or other accessories; the height and orientation can be adjusted; to keep the tube stable; to help keep it up right.
- Exhibit History
- To display in Museum (North Gallery Room 1013): "Electricity and the Invisible Ray," Oct. 2006
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air force officer's cap
https://mhc.andornot.com/en/permalink/artifact6560
- Dates
- 1940
- circa 1940
- Collection
- University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
- Category
- Patient Care Artifacts
- Classification
- Patient Care
- Accession Number
- 1973.13.1
- Description
- Cap has a cloth top with a cloth band and patent leather visor with a gold leaf design of beads and thread; air force crest on front.
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- Accession Number
- 1973.13.1
- Category
- Patient Care Artifacts
- Classification
- Patient Care
- MeSH Heading
- Clothing
- Textiles
- Military Medicine
- Description
- Cap has a cloth top with a cloth band and patent leather visor with a gold leaf design of beads and thread; air force crest on front.
- Number Of Parts
- 1
- Provenance
- Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; source: Dr. A.D. Kelly of Toronto.
- Maker
- Bates Hatter
- Site Made (City)
- London
- Site Made (Country)
- England
- Dates
- 1940
- circa 1940
- Material
- fabric: blue-grey; black; yellow; green; red
- leather: black
- metal: yellow
- Inscriptions
- On circular label inside: "BATES Hatter, 21 Jermun [?] Street, St. JAMES LONDON"
- Permanent Location
- Storage Room 0007
- 0007 Closet K
- Dimension Notes
- Depth 11.0 cm x Diam. 25.5 cm
- Copy Type
- Original
- Reference Types
- JPG
- Reference Comments
- CD #UHN
- Research Facts
- This cap was worn by Dr. Kelly when he served as chief medical liaison officer with the RAF during World War II.
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- Dates
- 1944
- circa 1944
- Collection
- University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
- Category
- Patient Care Artifacts
- Classification
- Patient Care
- Accession Number
- 1982.5.12 a-e
- Description
- Machine (a) has a glass face with five (enamel?) dials and 8 "windmill" paddles set in a black metal fram; on/off switch; a threaded metal projection (b) allows the instrument to be mounted on a rod; accompanied by a certificate of calibration (c) from the National Physical Laboratories, Teddington…
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- Accession Number
- 1982.5.12 a-e
- Category
- Patient Care Artifacts
- Classification
- Patient Care
- MeSH Heading
- Environmental Monitoring
- Description
- Machine (a) has a glass face with five (enamel?) dials and 8 "windmill" paddles set in a black metal fram; on/off switch; a threaded metal projection (b) allows the instrument to be mounted on a rod; accompanied by a certificate of calibration (c) from the National Physical Laboratories, Teddington and a photostat of same (d); all contained in a wooden box (e) with a brass carrying handle.
- Number Of Parts
- 5
- Provenance
- Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; source: Dr. J.W. Scott.
- Maker
- Lowne Electrical Clock and Appliances
- Site Made (Country)
- England
- Dates
- 1944
- circa 1944
- Material
- metal: yellow; black
- wood: brown
- glass: clear
- enamel: white
- Inscriptions
- Scratched on top of box: "Dept. of Physiological Hygene [sic]"
- Permanent Location
- Storage Room 0010
- 0010-C3-9
- Copy Type
- Original
- Reference Types
- Other
- JPG
- Reference Comments
- Accompanies 1981.28.1, hygrometer apparatus; CD #UHN
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alcohol container
https://mhc.andornot.com/en/permalink/artifact13735
- Dates
- 1950
- 1960
- circa 1950-1960
- Collection
- Rideau Regional Centre Collection
- Category
- Patient Care Artifacts
- Classification
- Patient Care
- Accession Number
- 000048004
- Description
- Red metal cylindrical alcohol container with a lidded spout connected to a metal trigger which connects to the 'D' shaped handle attached to the top of the can; yellow caution label glued to the side and handwritten label in marker and white ink.
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- Accession Number
- 000048004
- Collection
- Rideau Regional Centre Collection
- Category
- Patient Care Artifacts
- Classification
- Patient Care
- MeSH Heading
- Equipment and Supplies, Hospital
- Antisepsis
- Description
- Red metal cylindrical alcohol container with a lidded spout connected to a metal trigger which connects to the 'D' shaped handle attached to the top of the can; yellow caution label glued to the side and handwritten label in marker and white ink.
- Number Of Parts
- 1
- Provenance
- Used at Rideau Regional Centre
- Maker
- Protectoseal
- Site Made (City)
- Chicago
- Site Made (State)
- Illinois
- Site Made (Country)
- United States of America
- Dates
- 1950
- 1960
- circa 1950-1960
- Date Remarks
- Date based on donor's remarks
- Material
- metal: grey
- paint: red
- paper: yellow, black
- ink: white, black
- Inscriptions
- On the side: "RUBBING ALCOHOL 65 % // E5B F.M.S.U"; printed on the yellow label pasted on the side of the can: "PROTECTOSEAL // Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. // LISTED // SAFETY CAN // NO. F-623143"; embossed on the side of the can below the spout: "4610A // PROTECTOSEAL // CO // CHICAGO // FM"; engraved on the top of the lid covering the spout: "DO NOT REMOVE // FIRE BAFFLE IN SPOUT"
- Permanent Location
- Storage Room 0007
- 0007-H2-3
- Dimension Notes
- Length 17.0 cm x Width 14.2 cm x Depth 19.8 cm
- Condition Remarks
- Metal has minor scratches and stained; paint has worn off in some areas, particularly on the handle
- Copy Type
- Original
- Reference Types
- Internet
- JPG
- Reference Comments
- "Canadian Broadcasting Corporation" website; "Wikipedia" website; CD #5
- Research Facts
- The Rideau Regional Centre was a residence for the mentally handicapped located in Smiths falls, Ontario. The centre opened in 1951, and at the time of its closure in 2009, it housed approximately 400 patients. Rubbing alcohol was used as a disenfectant.
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