A plastic (Bakelite or celluloid) radium applicator; beige colour; consists of the applicator (a) which is a U-shaped object with seven holes in one end; also has a cover (b) which attached via a metal connector which inserts into the centre hole on the applicator.
A plastic (Bakelite or celluloid) radium applicator; beige colour; consists of the applicator (a) which is a U-shaped object with seven holes in one end; also has a cover (b) which attached via a metal connector which inserts into the centre hole on the applicator.
Number Of Parts
2
Part Names
a - applicator - Size: Length 5.1 cm x Width 2.5 cm x Depth 3.0 cm
b - cover - Size: Length 5.1 cm x Width 2.5 cm x Depth 2.5 cm
Provenance
Was given to Dr. Gilliam Thomas by Dr. Helan Bean; Thomas was interested in preserving it and others like it in a bowl as a conversation piece; she got them from the Princess Margaret Hospital; may have been used in the Dunlap building at Toronto General Hospital circa 1930.
Dates
1920
1939
1920-1939
Date Remarks
Donor's remarks.
Material
plastic: beige
metal: silver
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-F3-9 Row A
Condition Remarks
Some scratching on the surface.
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Person
JPG
Reference Comments
Dr. Charles Hayter; CD #2
Research Facts
Used to treat cervical cancer; radium capsules were inserted into the holes in the applicator which was then inserted into the cervix.