University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
Category
Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
Classification
Cardiology
Accession Number
1969.6.12 a-c
Description
ECG recorder (a) comes in a wooden case (b) that has a hinged flip-down velvet-lined door that exposes the instrument inside; there is also a hinged side door; contains a compartment for film; dial is calibrated from 0 to 105; a circular yellow plate is calibrated as well; voltmeter has holes for t…
ECG recorder (a) comes in a wooden case (b) that has a hinged flip-down velvet-lined door that exposes the instrument inside; there is also a hinged side door; contains a compartment for film; dial is calibrated from 0 to 105; a circular yellow plate is calibrated as well; voltmeter has holes for the three-pronged plug of 1969.6.11.
Number Of Parts
3
Part Names
a - ECG recorder
b - case - Size: Length 35.5 cm x Width 26.0 cm x Depth 40.5 cm
c - metal strip
Provenance
Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; used by Dr. Wm Goldie; donated by I. M. Hilliard to Dr. A. J. Kerwin of Toronto.
On voltmeter: "Weston Electrical Instrument Co. Newark N.J. USA // Weston // Model 506 Type A // PATENTS PENDING"; on inside of flip-down lid: "MADE BY // SANBORN COMPANY // CAMBRIDGE, MASS."
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0007
0007-I2-3
Condition Remarks
#2: leather handle is deteriorating.
Copy Type
Original
Research Facts
Used in conjunction with 1969.6.11; special feature is that any length of paper up to 100 cm can be set before the lead strip is run.
Exhibit History
"History of ECG Instruments" exhibit organized by Dr. Kerwin in the fall of 1969.