University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
Category
Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
Classification
General Treatment
Accession Number
1969.219.1 a-j
Description
Wooden case (j) containing dry cell battery with electrodes: (a,b) sponge electrodes; (c,d) metallic tube handle electrodes; (e,f) insulating wooden handles; (g,h) cords with metal tips, red and green; (i) foot plate electrode; top of case unlatches to reveal storage compartment; bottom unlatches t…
Wooden case (j) containing dry cell battery with electrodes: (a,b) sponge electrodes; (c,d) metallic tube handle electrodes; (e,f) insulating wooden handles; (g,h) cords with metal tips, red and green; (i) foot plate electrode; top of case unlatches to reveal storage compartment; bottom unlatches to reveal battery, switch, sockets #1, 2, 3, P, N.
Number Of Parts
10
Part Names
a - sponge electrode - Size: Diam. 5.5 cm
b - sponge electrode - Size: Diam. 5.5 cm
c - tube handle electrode - Size: Length 8.5 cm x Diam. 2.0 cm
d - tube handle electrode - Size: Length 8.5 cm x Diam. 2.0 cm
e - wood handle - Size: Length 9.3 cm
f - wood handle - Size: Length 9.3 cm
g - cord (red) - Size: Length 9.5 cm
h - cord (green) - Size: Length 9.5 cm
i - foot plate electrode) - Size: Length 18.2 cm x Width 10.2 cm
j - case - Size: Length 22.0 cm x Width 12.5 cm x Depth 13.5 cm
Provenance
Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; source unknown..
In lid of case: "DIRECTIONS FOR USING THE PHILADELPHIA SINGLE CELL BATTERY - DRY CELL"; logo, an ampersand with "P" in the upper loop and "S" in the lower loop.
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0007
0007-L2-3
Temporary Location
On display "Doctor's Treatment Room c1930" at Museum of Health Care 20 Feb 2016.
Condition Remarks
#4: the foam in the case should be monitored; it is becoming stiff.