(a) rectangular-shaped metal infant balance with (b) removable infant holder; scale has a movable weight in front which slides back and forth on a metal bar and a scale in both hg and kg; infant holder is designed to hold an infant lying down; there is a headrest on the right side.
(a) rectangular-shaped metal infant balance with (b) removable infant holder; scale has a movable weight in front which slides back and forth on a metal bar and a scale in both hg and kg; infant holder is designed to hold an infant lying down; there is a headrest on the right side.
Number Of Parts
2
Part Names
a - scale - Size: Length 54.0 cm. x Width 31.0 cm. x Depth 11.0 cm.
b - infant holder - Size: Length 66.0 cm. x Width 27.0 cm.
Scale in hg and kg at scale front; tape which reads "Stillbirth classed if 500 gms or if over 20 weeks gestation"; another piece of tape on which is written: "1 kg = 1000 gms 1 Hectogram = 100 grams"; tape with "V3" (Victory 3) on the infant holder
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0007
0007-A2-3
Temporary Location
To exhibit: "For Service to Humanity", Nursing Gallery: Showcase East, Museum of Health Care, 13 Nov. 2008.
Condition Remarks
The scale was very dirty and dusty; a few small chips on the paint are visible