Series 52 - Surgical and Medical Specialties - Neurology
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| MHM02142 |
Lumbalpunktionsbesteck nach V. Apt: long.
Stapmed on lid of case, "Lumbalpunktionsbesteck nach V. Apt". |
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Brief Description Long ??, primarily consisting of rod marked off in 45 centimetres and holding glass cylinder. Also group of fittings. History of Object Materials and Finishes Metal, wood, cloth (coated), velvet, satin and glass. References Creator Not knownQuantity 1 item ([case] 4.0 x 49.3 x 7.3 cm) Inventory Identifier MHM02142 Series 52 |
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| MHM02153 |
Syringe: lumbar puncture set or exploring syringe
Written in ink on inside of case, "ALAN NEWTON" (owner) |
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Brief Description Lumbar puncture set or exploring syringe with 2 c.c. capacity, 2 exploring needles in canulae, and 2 longer needles with canulae. In small case with carved-out contour. History of Object Given to donor by Lady Newton after Alan Newton's death, for him to be remembered. Materials and Finishes Glass, metal, rubber and wood (varnished). References Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1906. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", pp. 960-61. Date range c. 1940 Quantity 1 item ([csae] 3.0 x 16.4 x 9.5 cm) Inventory Identifier MHM02153 Series 52 |
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| MHM02663 |
Kit: Cushing's brain clip forceps and applicators
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Brief Description Cushing's brain clip forceps and applicators. McKenzie's punch forceps, 2 clip-holding forceps, magazine for clips and lengths of silver (?) wire. History of Object Punch forceps cut the silver wire and create brain clips, which are then stored in clip magazine. Materials and Finishes Metal (plated), silver (?) and wood. References Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1938. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 183B, no. 183/10. Creator Hudson, Dr. L.C.Date range c. 1930 Quantity 1 item ([box] 4.3 x 20.6 x 14.2 cm) Inventory Identifier MHM02663 Series 52 |
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| MHM03381 |
Lumbar puncture kit: pressure gauge, spinal needles, syringe, tubing, all in case
On case, "Lumbalpunktionsbesteck nach V. Apt" and "Surgical/Instruments/Warner * Webster/Melbourne". On spinal needles, "Elliot Bros." On syringe, "W&W". |
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Brief Description Lumbar puncture kit with graduated glass and metal pressure gauge with direciton valve, two spinal needles, glass and metal syringe, three syringe needles, two pieces of rubber tubing, spanner and metal nozzle. Kit held in blakc leatherette box with blue stain and green velvet linings. Some pieces, such as the spanner, nozzle, and two of the three syringe needles could be additions to the original kit. History of Object This lumbar puncture kit was originally donated to the Medical Society of Victoria (which later became part of the Victorian Branch of the Australian Medical Association). The A.M.A. donated its museum collection of documents and artefacts to the University of Melbourne in 1994. Materials and Finishes Metal, glass, rubber, fabric, wood and paper. References Catalogue: Down Bros. Ltd., 1930. "Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances", p. 205, no. 206. Creator Australian Medical Association (Victoria Branch)Date range 1920? - 1949? Quantity 1 item ([case] [not stated]) Inventory Identifier MHM03381 Series 52 |
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Published by the Centre for the Study of Health and Society, December 2004
Listed by Ann Brothers, Kate Naughton, Louise Murray, Jessica Lo and Jessie Borrelle HTML edition Updated 31 March 2009 http://www.cshs.unimelb.edu.au/programs/jnmhu/mhm/MHMS052.htm The template for this finding aid is part of the Heritage Documentation Management System |
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