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Traube's percussion hammer
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Dates
1890
1920
circa 1890-1920
Collection
University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
Category
General Treatment
Classification
Neurology
Physical Examination
Accession Number
1984.14.2
Description
Hammer has a nickel-plated stem, a solid rubber hammer tip, and an ivory or 'French Ivory' handle.
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Accession Number
1984.14.2
Collection
University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
Category
General Treatment
Classification
Neurology
Physical Examination
MeSH Heading
Physical Examination
Neurologic Examination -- instrumentation
Reflex -- instrumentation
MM= Percussion Aid – hammer
Neurology -- instrumentation
Description
Hammer has a nickel-plated stem, a solid rubber hammer tip, and an ivory or 'French Ivory' handle.
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; source: Dr. W. J. Wilson.
Maker
J. F. Hartz Co.
Site Made (Country)
Germany
Dates
1890
1920
circa 1890-1920
Material
metal: dark grey
rubber: black
plastic: ivory
Inscriptions
Handle marked with donor's initials, "WJW"
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-F4-1
Dimension Notes
Length 16.5 cm x Width 4.0 c,
Condition Remarks
Signs of wear on rubber tip
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Book
Reference Comments
Allen & Hanbury catalogue, 1905, p. 852 (similar to Bennett's percussor)
Research Facts
Dr. J. P. Wilson graduated from University of Toronto in 1911 and practised in Richmond Hill 1919-1967.
Bought second-hand for use by donor, a paediatrician, but judged "too hard" for use on his patients.
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