Anaesthesia mask with connector and pressure valve, which consists of (a) an anaesthesia mask that has a convex teardrop-shaped body with a turned-up edge; the mount of the mask is round and open and attached onto the top; the bottom of the mask is open and shaped to allow the mask to be fitted oveā¦
Anaesthesia mask with connector and pressure valve, which consists of (a) an anaesthesia mask that has a convex teardrop-shaped body with a turned-up edge; the mount of the mask is round and open and attached onto the top; the bottom of the mask is open and shaped to allow the mask to be fitted over a patient's nose and mouth; there is a rounded hook on each side of the mask to enable it to be strapped onto a patient; fitting onto the mount is (b) a connector and pressure valve that is made of hollow cylindrical metal formed into a T-shape; one side of the "T" fits over the mount on the mask; the other side has a round metal pressure valve that can be adjusted with a flat knob at the back that can be loosened and rotated to open or cover five round holes; the bottom of the "T" is round and open.
Number Of Parts
2
Part Names
a - anaesthesia mask - Size: Length 10.2 cm. x Width 9.2 cm. x Depth 7.0 cm.
b - connector and pressure valve - Size: Length 8.2 cm. x Width 6.2 cm. x Depth 3.7 cm.
Provenance
Owned by Dr. John Wilbur Desmond.
Maker
Foregger
Dates
1900
1930
circa 1900-1930
Material
metal: silver/grey
Inscriptions
(a) The bottom of the mask has the word, "FOREGGER" stamped into it; (b) the left side of the connector has the word, "FOREGGER" stamped into it
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-F2-9
Condition Remarks
The anaesthesia mask arrived attached to a display board with wire and glue gun adhesive; the metal shows minor wear and staining, but no corrosion