Aluminum trachea tube, possibly Liier's or Little's; consists of a hollow aluminum curving tube; one end has a round hole; the other end is attached to a thin, flat aluminum base; the other round opening of the tube is in the middle of the bottom of this base; the base is circular; two rounded meta…
Aluminum trachea tube, possibly Liier's or Little's; consists of a hollow aluminum curving tube; one end has a round hole; the other end is attached to a thin, flat aluminum base; the other round opening of the tube is in the middle of the bottom of this base; the base is circular; two rounded metal tabs extend from either side of the base; a circular groove is cut into the circular base; the tube curves away from this side; possibly fits into the larger tracheotomy tube, 994.011.019
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Originally owned by Dr. Publow, who practised in Prince Edward County between 1850 and 1900. Given to Dr. M. Williams, head of Otolaryngology at Queen's University.
Dates
1890
1910
circa 1890-1910
Material
metal: silver
Inscriptions
The number "2" is stamped into the metal on one corner of the flat base of the tube
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-E3-9
Length
6.2 cm
Width
3.0 cm
Depth
1.7 cm
Unit Of Measure
centimeters
Condition Remarks
Small grey and black deposits on top of the base of the tube; normal signs of wear; there are long scratches running up the outer curved length of the tube; no dents, cracks or corrosion; #2: yellowing
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Book
Person
Reference Comments
Dr. M. Williams; "Aloe's Illustrated and Priced Catalogue of Superior Surgical Instruments, Physicians' Supplies and Hospital Furnishings," by the A.S. Aloe Co., 189–, p. 293 (similar to item 5879, inner)
Research Facts
Identified by Dr. M. Williams as an "aluminum tracheotomy tube"
Exhibit History
On display at Hotel Dieu Hospital circa 1983-1993; the item was mounted on an acidic board with copper-covered wires to secure it.