University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
Category
Weights & Measures
Classification
Weights & Measures
Accession Number
1985.12.1
Description
Cream-painted baby weighing pan and base, sliding weights plus additional 18-lb. weight; capacity 36 lb.; inset information chart for height / weight of boys and girls; calibrated in pounds and ounces.
Cream-painted baby weighing pan and base, sliding weights plus additional 18-lb. weight; capacity 36 lb.; inset information chart for height / weight of boys and girls; calibrated in pounds and ounces.
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; source: Mr. T. Jacobsen of Toronto; used by his father, Dr. John R. Jacobsen.
#2: slightly dirty overall; some yellowing of paint; minor losses and abrasions to paint overall; metal has some minor corrosion, oily accretions; card is yellowed and dirty; dark stain in card at upper right corner.
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Book
Reference Comments
For history of practice of weighing babies, see "History of the Care & Feeding of the Premature Infant," by T. Cone, 1985
Research Facts
Used by donor's father, Dr. John R. Jacobsen, who practised from the 1930s to the 1970s; Dr. Jacobsen graduated from University of Toronto and had a large obstetrical practice, office, and small operating room in his house at 144 Hilton Ave., Toronto; he died in 1985 at the age of 74.
Exhibit History
McCord Museum in Montreal ("Growing Up in Montreal") from 26 Aug. 2004 to 22 June 2007; L-2004.3.