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antistatic heel covers
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Dates
1940
1960
circa 1940-1960
Collection
University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
Category
Surgery, Instrumentation
Surgery
Classification
Anaesthesia
Surgery, instrumentation
General Surgery
Surgery
Accession Number
1979.28.11 a-b
Description
Rubber shoe covers consisting of a portion that hugs the heel and a long sole piece.
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Accession Number
1979.28.11 a-b
Collection
University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
Category
Surgery, Instrumentation
Surgery
Classification
Anaesthesia
Surgery, instrumentation
General Surgery
Surgery
MeSH Heading
Protective Clothing
Anesthesia, Inhalation
Hazardous Substances
Surgery
Description
Rubber shoe covers consisting of a portion that hugs the heel and a long sole piece.
Number Of Parts
2
Part Names
a - heel cover - Size: Length 8.5 cm x Width 8.5 cm
b - heel cover - Size: Length 8.5 cm x Width 8.5 cm
Provenance
Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; source: Dr. Jim Shapley.
Maker
Davol Rubber Co.
Site Made (City)
Providence
Site Made (State)
Rhode Island
Site Made (Country)
United States of America
Dates
1940
1960
circa 1940-1960
Material
rubber: black
Inscriptions
Printed on heel portion: "P. Davol Rubber Co. // Conductive 10614"
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-C6-8
Condition Remarks
#2: rubber requires special treatment
Copy Type
Original
Research Facts
To cover shoes of anaesthetist; these conductive overshoes were worn when explosive anaesthetic agents were used; in use from around 1945-1970.
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