Anaesthesiology: metal ether mask has a coil loop that fits snugly over the mesh hood of base & fits into curved trough on perimeter; (a): oval shape with pointed end raised; (b): oval shape has metal coiled around a centre metal core; handle is a small metal loop. Travill Catalogue: 2-piece face m…
Anaesthesiology: metal ether mask has a coil loop that fits snugly over the mesh hood of base & fits into curved trough on perimeter; (a): oval shape with pointed end raised; (b): oval shape has metal coiled around a centre metal core; handle is a small metal loop. Travill Catalogue: 2-piece face mask; 1 part wire basket, 1 part spring to hold cloth in place (with handle to hold mask in place); chloroform mask.
Number Of Parts
2
Part Names
a - base - Size: Length 12.0 cm. x Width 7.8 cm. x Depth 5.6 cm.
b - hoop - Size: Length 15.3 cm. x Width 7.5 cm. x Depth 1.0 cm.
Provenance
Belonged to Dr. H. C. Mabee, Gananoque, Ontario.
Dates
1918
circa 1918
Material
non-magnetic metal: grey
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-F2-8 Row C
Temporary Location
On display "Doctor's Treatment Room c1930" at Museum of Health Care 20 Feb 2016.
Condition Remarks
# 1: slight dents & scratches on bottom of (a) from use; # 2: no damage; artifact suitable for exhibit
Research Facts
Frank S. Betz Co. Reconstruction Bulletin, Hammond, Indiana, 1918: pg 14, Catalogue no. 3T2860
Exhibit History
Hall of Honour, Kingston General Hospital - "Beyond Ether: 150 Years of Anaesthesia" - Sept. 27, 1997- June 2011