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Waterbath - Chas Hearson & Co., Copper, circa 1950
Reg. No: SH 850074
- Summary:
- Copper waterbath, Chas. Hearson & Co. Ltd Hope Works, Willow Walk, London SE1 England, circa 1950. Used in laboratory at Mont Park Mental Hospital, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia. Was used for keeping blood samples at a stable temperature to undertake diagnostic tests.
- Description:
- Waterbath is made mostly of copper, it is square and stands on four straight legs. On top in a corner is a valve for pressure. The top is divided into four sections and has a peaked-like roof with lift-up lids. Inside each section there is a holder for test-tubes. One holder is missing. Under the holder racks water is stored in base for keeping temperature stable for blood. Water is released by underneath tap. On the base is a panel in centre, fastened by screws with electrical cord attached.
- Acquisition Information:
- Donation from Mont Park Mental Hospital (Asylum)
| Discipline: | History |
| Dimensions: | 41.20 cm (Height), 27.50 cm (Width), 32.00 cm (Length) |
More information
| Tagged with: | blood analysis, medical diagnostic tests, mental health, mental health institutions, psychiatric hospitals |
| Themes this item is part of: | Psychiatric Services Collection, Medicine in Society Collection, Public Life & Institutions Collection |
| Primary Classification: | MEDICINE & HEALTH |
| Secondary Classification: | Mental Health - Clinical |
| Tertiary Classification: | diagnostics |
| Inscriptions: | Engraved: B/1-36. |
| Manufacturer: | Chas. Hearson & Co. Ltd., London, England, Great Britain, circa 1950 |
| Place & Date Used: | Mont Park Mental Hospital (Asylum), Bundoora, Victoria, Australia, circa 1950 |
| References: | card with exhibit. |
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