University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
Category
Mental Health
Classification
Mental Health
Mental Health, Treatment
Accession Number
1971.6.1 a-g
Description
Hinged wooden box (a) contains two 6-volt batteries (not numbered); lid (b) is broken off; a label on inside gives directions for use of instrument; also included are a black insulating plate (c) to which is attached a coil switch; two metallic tube handle electrodes (d,e); a regulating shield to f…
Hinged wooden box (a) contains two 6-volt batteries (not numbered); lid (b) is broken off; a label on inside gives directions for use of instrument; also included are a black insulating plate (c) to which is attached a coil switch; two metallic tube handle electrodes (d,e); a regulating shield to fit over the coil (f); and a foot plate electrode (g).
Number Of Parts
7
Part Names
a - box - Size: Length 22.5 cm x Width 20.5 cm x Depth 15.5 cm
b - box lid
c - insulating plate
d - electrode - Size: Length 10.5 cm
e - electrode - Size: Length 10.5 cm
f - regulating shield - Size: Length 10.8 cm
g- foot plate electrode - Size: Length 17.0 cm x Width 7.5 cm
Provenance
Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; source: Mrs. P. Graham of Weston, Ont., via Dr. Arthur Cole.
On (c): marks of 10-100; on battery (?): "Northern Electric BLUE BELL dry cell // The Bell Telephone Company of Canada // KS 6542 TYPE6 // DATE INSTALLED JUNE 10/30"
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0007
0007-L2-2
Condition Remarks
Box broken; electrodes and metal worn; #2: ;batteries leaking.
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
JPG
Reference Comments
CD #UHN
Research Facts
The machine was found by Mrs. Graham at a family house near Barrie, Ont.