University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
Category
Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
Surgery
Classification
General Surgery
Surgery
Accession Number
1985.12.3
Description
An enamel oblong tray with raised sides and a lid used for storing catheters and other instruments; four moulded, raised parts in box to support instruments.
An enamel oblong tray with raised sides and a lid used for storing catheters and other instruments; four moulded, raised parts in box to support instruments.
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.
J.F. Hartz Ltd. catalogue, 1950, p. 63 (item # A2082)
Research Facts
Used by donor's father, Dr. John R. Jacobsen, who practised from the 1930s to the 1970s; Dr. Jacobsen graduated from U of T 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.