X-Ray shield, consisting of a wood and lead rectangle, with two sheets of wood sandwiching a layer of metal; a 13 cm x 15 cm hole is cut in the centre; edges are heavily taped; one side has a dark stain and gold-painted lines in the form of a cross, with the hole at the meeting of the lines, giving…
X-Ray shield, consisting of a wood and lead rectangle, with two sheets of wood sandwiching a layer of metal; a 13 cm x 15 cm hole is cut in the centre; edges are heavily taped; one side has a dark stain and gold-painted lines in the form of a cross, with the hole at the meeting of the lines, giving the impression of a targetting aid.
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Owned and used by Dr. H. G. Bird and Dr. C. H. Bird of Gananoque, Ontario.
Dates
1900
1920
circa 1900-1920
Date Remarks
Date Dr. C.H. Bird acquired the X-Ray machine: circa 1906
Material
wood: brown; dark brown; black; yellow
metal: black
tape: tan
Inscriptions
None
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-F3-4
Dimension Notes
Length 57.1 cm x Width 49.5 cm x Depth 1.1 cm
Condition Remarks
Paint on wood of back is scratched, chipped, cracked; tape is peeling and stained.
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Book
Reference Comments
"The Life and Times of C. H. Bird," by Dr. H. Godfrey Bird.
Research Facts
Used to shield patient from unnecessary exposure to excess x-ray radiation.