Aluminum trachea tube, possibly Liier's or Little's; consists of a hollow aluminum curving tube; an oval slot is cut into the tube on the outer curve; one end of the tube has a round hole; the other end is set into a thin, slightly curving aluminum base, consisting of two parts; the other round ope…
Aluminum trachea tube, possibly Liier's or Little's; consists of a hollow aluminum curving tube; an oval slot is cut into the tube on the outer curve; one end of the tube has a round hole; the other end is set into a thin, slightly curving aluminum base, consisting of two parts; the other round opening of the tube is set into the first part of the base; this piece is round and flat; a short metal rod with a metal triangle extending from its side extends from this metal base; the tube curves away from this small rod; the rod can be turned from side to side; two pointed metal arms extend from either side of the base; they are set into two metal loops in the second component of the base; this part is rectangular, with a metal slot and metal loop on each end; the middle flares to accomodate the first rounded base; a smaller trachea tube, 994.011.018, possibly fits into this larger tube; however, a dent in the tube prevents this.
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
None
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-E3-9
Length
7.0 cm
Width
4.0 cm
Depth
4.6 cm
Unit Of Measure
centimeters
Condition Remarks
The metal tube around the oval slot is dented, possibly from the wire used to attach the artifact to the display board; normal signs of wear; there are small marks and scratches on the top and bottom of the base and along the tube
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, outer)
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.