'Chad Valley' (a) obstetrical teaching model of a newborn infant; the model is made of chamois-covered foam; (b) white cloth storage bag for (a); the bag is rectangular in shape and sewn shut with thread at the bottom and both sides; the top is open and has a drawstring to pull it closed; (c) heavy…
'Chad Valley' (a) obstetrical teaching model of a newborn infant; the model is made of chamois-covered foam; (b) white cloth storage bag for (a); the bag is rectangular in shape and sewn shut with thread at the bottom and both sides; the top is open and has a drawstring to pull it closed; (c) heavy paper instructional label listing typed information on the care of (a); the label has an attached string.
Number Of Parts
3
Part Names
a - model - Size: Length 38.1 cm. x Width 19.4 cm. x Depth 15.8 cm.
b - bag - Size: Length 54.6 cm. x Width 17.8 cm.
c - label - Size: Length 12.2 cm. x Width 4.1 cm.
Provenance
Used as a teaching aid by the Queen's University Medical School.
(a) Model is identified on the back with the words, "CHAD VALLEY // MADE IN ENGLAND"; paper label reads, "IMPORTANT // This 'Chad Valley' teaching doll should // be stored away from strong light and may be // washed with soap and water. The doll may be // lubricated with soapy water to facilitate // withdrawal from the pelvis"
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0007
0007-S2-2
Condition Remarks
The model and bag were very dirty and dusty; (a) the model's foam is deteriorating at the left wrist and fingers and the toes of both feet; there is a crack at the left side of the neck; (b) the cloth bag has stains that could not be removed with washing; (c) the string on the label is broken
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Person
Reference Comments
Identified as an obstetrical teaching model by Dr. Low