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Jennings mouth gag
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Dates
1920
1930
circa 1920-1930
Collection
Dr. C. M. Bracken Collection
Category
Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
Classification
Otolaryngology
Accession Number
993004105
Description
Metal "Jennings" mouth gag used to keep mouth open while operating; ratchet style opening with hinged end; handles have ridges for better grip; stamped initials "CMB" proclaim they belonged to Dr. Bracken
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Accession Number
993004105
Collection
Dr. C. M. Bracken Collection
Category
Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
Classification
Otolaryngology
MeSH Heading
Anesthesiology, instrumentation
MM= Dilatation -- dilator -- mouth gag
Description
Metal "Jennings" mouth gag used to keep mouth open while operating; ratchet style opening
with hinged end; handles have ridges for better grip; stamped initials "CMB" proclaim
they belonged to Dr. Bracken
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Belonged to Dr. C.M. Bracken
Maker
The J.F. Hartz Co.
Site Made (Country)
Germany
Dates
1920
1930
circa 1920-1930
Date Remarks
American Hospital Supply Catalog C30 order # 39610-010; dates when Dr. Bracken started
practice
Material
metal: silver
Inscriptions
Etched inside handle: "THE J.F. HARTZ CO." "CMB" "GERMANY" "28"
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-E3-2
Dimension Notes
Length: 18.5 cm. x Width: 6.0 cm. x Depth: 5.0 cm.
Condition Remarks
shows wear; requires cleaning
Reference Types
JPG
Reference Comments
CD #5
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