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Collection of hospital equipment, from St. Bernard's Hospital, Southall, English

Details

Category:
Nursing & Hospital Furnishings
Object Number:
1979-649
type:
hospital equipment collections
credit:
St. Bernard's Hospital

Parts

Hypodermic needles in box

Hypodermic needles in box

Seven hypodermic needles, stainless steel, in box originally holding 12, English, 1901-1970

Materials:
stainless steel and box, cardboard
Object Number:
1979-649/6
type:
hypodermic needle
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Interchangeable steel hypodermic needles, dental

Interchangeable steel hypodermic needles, dental

Gross of interchangeable steel hypodermic needles, dental, in glass tubes inside cardboard boxes, made by Claudius Ash, Sons and Co. Ltd., 5-12 Broad Street, Golden Square, London, W1, England, 1901-1970

Materials:
steel (stainless) , tube, glass , stopper, cork and box, cardboard
Object Number:
1979-649/10
type:
hypodermic needle
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The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Graduated interchangeable hypodermic syringes

Graduated interchangeable hypodermic syringes

Three graduated interchangeable hypodermic syringes with glass pistons and metal cases, made by Chance, English, 1941-1970

Materials:
metal , glass and case, metal
Object Number:
1979-649/11
type:
hypodermic needle
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The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Interchangeable graduated hypodermic syringes

Interchangeable graduated hypodermic syringes

Three glass barrels only of interchangeable graduated hypodermic syringes, in cardboard packets, by Chance Bros. Ltd., Smethwick 40, Sandwell, West Midlands, England, 1941-1970.

Materials:
glass, metal and packet, cardboard
Object Number:
1979-649/14
type:
hypodermic needle
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Packet of 500 Michel's suture clips

Packet of 500 Michel's suture clips

Packet of 500 Michel's suture clips, metal, made in England, 1901-1970

Materials:
metal and packet, paper
Object Number:
1979-649/15
type:
suture
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The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Packet of 100 Michel's suture clips

Packet of 100 Michel's suture clips

Packet of 100 Michel's suture clips, French, 1901-1960

Materials:
metal and packet, paper
Object Number:
1979-649/16
type:
suture
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The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Packet of Michel's suture clips

Packet of Michel's suture clips

Packet of Michel's suture clips, metal, made by Allen and Hanburys Ltd, London, 1901-1970

Materials:
metal and packet, paper
Object Number:
1979-649/17
type:
suture
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The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Metal pistons only, part of hypodermic syringe

Metal pistons only, part of hypodermic syringe

Three metal pistons only, part of hypodermic syringe, metal, 1901-1970

Materials:
metal
Object Number:
1979-649/18
type:
hypodermic syringe
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Circular hot water bottle, 1930-1950

Circular rubber hot water bottle with metal filler cap in centre, unsigned, England, from St. Bernards Hospital, 1930-1950; Inscribed "Made in England. Hand made reinforced seam. Patent NO 491701"

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This hot-water bottle is made of rubber and, when filled with hot water, provides warmth and comfort for the user. This item was used at St Bernard’s Hospital in West London, once known as the Hanwell Lunatic Asylum.

Measurements:
overall: 40 mm x 251 mm x 237 mm, .2 kg
Materials:
rubber and cap, metal
Object Number:
1979-649/19
type:
hot-water bottle
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Seven kidney dishes, 1900-1950

Seven kidney dishes, 1900-1950

Seven white enamelled iron kidney dishes, various sizes, unsigned, from St. Bernards Hospital, English, 1900-1950; Label reads "Goat Brand. Registered Trade Mark. Made in England". One dish is inscribed "Theatre" and one dish is marked "Kockmus Sweden" which is the name of a Swedish company.

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These kidney dishes were used to hold instruments, medical waste and dressings during surgery. One of the kidney dishes has the word ‘THEATRE’ painted on. They are called kidney dishes because of their shape – they can easily fit close in to a patient’s body. These examples are made from enamel and iron and were used at St Bernard’s Hospital in England, once known as the Hanwell Lunatic Asylum. The largest dish is 357 mm long, weighing 0.46 kg; the smallest is 198 mm long and weighs 0.18kg. One dish is marked ‘Kockmus’, which is the name of a Swedish company.

Measurements:
overall: 2.474 kg
Materials:
iron and enamel
Object Number:
1979-649/20
type:
kidney dish
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White kidney dish with a blue rim

White kidney dish with a blue rim

A white kidney dish with a blue rim. A sticker attached reads "GOAT BRAND REGISTERED TRADE MARK", "MADE IN ENGLAND".

Object Number:
1979-649/20/1
type:
kidney dish
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Part of:
1979-649/20
White kidney dish with a blue rim

White kidney dish with a blue rim

A white kidney dish with a blue rim. A worn sticker attached reads "GOAT BRAND REGISTERED TRADE MARK", "MADE IN ENGLAND".

Object Number:
1979-649/20/2
type:
kidney dish
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Part of:
1979-649/20
White kidney dish with a blue rim

White kidney dish with a blue rim

A white kidney dish with a blue rim.

Object Number:
1979-649/20/3
type:
kidney dish
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The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Part of:
1979-649/20
White kidney dish with a blue rim

White kidney dish with a blue rim

White kidney dish with a blue rim.

Object Number:
1979-649/20/4
type:
kidney dish
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Part of:
1979-649/20
White kidney dish with a blue rim

White kidney dish with a blue rim

White kidney dish with a blue rim.

Object Number:
1979-649/20/5
type:
kidney dish
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Part of:
1979-649/20
White kidney dish with a blue rim

White kidney dish with a blue rim

White kidney dish with a faded blue rim and a stained lining.

Object Number:
1979-649/20/6
type:
kidney dish
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Part of:
1979-649/20
White kidney dish with a blue rim

White kidney dish with a blue rim

White kidney dish with a faded blue rim and a stained lining.

Object Number:
1979-649/20/7
type:
kidney dish
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The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Part of:
1979-649/20
Small sausage-shaped sandbag

Small sausage-shaped sandbag

Small sausage-shaped khaki canvas sandbag, unsigned, from St. Bernards Hospital, 1910-1950; Labelled H.M. GOVT.

Measurements:
overall: 320 mm 80 mm,
Materials:
sand and canvas
Object Number:
1979-649/21
type:
sandbag - medical
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The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Absorbent lint

Absorbent lint

Unopened four-ounce pack of absorbent lint in blue paper packet, unsigned, from St. Bernards Hospital, 1948-1955; Inscribed "B.P.C. Quality. Absorbent lint. Prepared for use as a surgical dressing. Packed to comply with N.H.S. requirements"

Measurements:
overall: 60 mm x 95 mm x 195 mm,
Materials:
packet, paper and dressing, lint
Object Number:
1979-649/22
type:
dressings
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
gauze swab dressings

gauze swab dressings

Unopened packet of "Cestra" gauze swab dressings, from St. Bernards Hospital, made by Robinson and Sons Ltd., Wheat Bridge Mills, Chesterfield, 1930-1955; Inscribed "Surgical dressings. 'CESTRA'. Gauze swabs"

Measurements:
overall: 55 mm x 55 mm x 110 mm,
Materials:
packet, paper and dressings, gauze
Object Number:
1979-649/23
type:
dressings
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Cardboard box containing 16 ounces of wool

Cardboard box containing 16 ounces of wool

Blue cardboard box containing 16 ounces of short strand animal wool, by Leslies Ltd., London, England, 1940-1960. Formerly used at St. Bernards Hospital. Inscribed 'Animal wool. Short strand ...'.

Measurements:
overall: 120 mm x 120 mm x 480 mm,
Materials:
packet, paper and contents, wool
Object Number:
1979-649/24
type:
dressings
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Burn dressings

Burn dressings

Three unopened yellow packets of burn dressing, from St. Bernards Hospital, 1930-1950; inscribed 'B.P.C. Burn Dressing Large STERILIZED'

Measurements:
overall: 115 mm x 37 mm x 40 mm,
Materials:
packet, paper and contents, fabric
Object Number:
1979-649/25
type:
dressings
Sterilized Burn Dressing

Sterilized Burn Dressing

Sterilized Burn Dressing, "B.P.C.", large. On the wrapper reads the Directions and the recommended storage.

Object Number:
1979-649/25/2
type:
dressings
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Part of:
1979-649/25
Component for electro-convulsive therapy (ECT) equipment

Component for electro-convulsive therapy (ECT) equipment

Transparent plastic component for electro-convulsive therapy (ECT) by Ektron (TR), from St. Bernard's Hospital, Southall, England, 1955-1969. A long curved strip with two holes at the ends.

Object Number:
1979-649/26/1
type:
psychiatry
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Part of:
1979-649/26
Component for electro-convulsive therapy (ECT)

Component for electro-convulsive therapy (ECT)

Transparent plastic component for electro-convulsive therapy (ECT) by Ektron (TR), from St. Bernard's Hospital, Southall, England, 1955-1969. A long curved strip with two holes at the ends, and a narrow channel along the strip. A black cable with a plug-like device running through the channel.

Object Number:
1979-649/26/2
type:
psychiatry
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Part of:
1979-649/26
Metal component for electro-convulsive therapy (ECT)

Metal component for electro-convulsive therapy (ECT)

Metal component for electro-convulsive therapy (ECT) by Ektron (TR), from St. Bernard's Hospital, Southall, England, 1955-1969. A metal disc connected to an offset clip, from which screwed to a small blue fitting.

Object Number:
1979-649/26/3
type:
psychiatry
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Part of:
1979-649/26
Wired Electro-convulsive therapy (ECT) equipment

Wired Electro-convulsive therapy (ECT) equipment

A wired equipment for electro-convulsive therapy (ECT) equipment by Ektron (TR), from St. Bernard's Hospital, Southall, England, 1955-1969. Two insulated metal rods connected perpendicularly to a platic casing. On the casing, it reads "ECTRON", "MADE IN ENGLAND". A wire exposd from the broken end of the casing.

Object Number:
1979-649/26/5
type:
psychiatry
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Part of:
1979-649/26
Insulated metal rod for Electro-convulsive therapy (ECT) equipment

Insulated metal rod for Electro-convulsive therapy (ECT) equipment

An insulated metal rod for electro-convulsive therapy (ECT) equipment by Ektron (TR), from St. Bernard's Hospital, Southall, England, 1955-1969. It has screw fittings on both ends. A thin offset metal piece attached near one end.

Object Number:
1979-649/26/6
type:
psychiatry
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Part of:
1979-649/26
Insulated metal rod for Electro-convulsive therapy (ECT) equipment

Insulated metal rod for Electro-convulsive therapy (ECT) equipment

An insulated metal rod for electro-convulsive therapy (ECT) equipment by Ektron (TR), from St. Bernard's Hospital, Southall, England, 1955-1969. It has screw fittings on both ends. A thin offset metal piece attached near one end.

Object Number:
1979-649/26/7
type:
psychiatry
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Part of:
1979-649/26
Insulated metal rod for Electro-convulsive therapy (ECT) equipment

Insulated metal rod for Electro-convulsive therapy (ECT) equipment

An insulated metal rod for electro-convulsive therapy (ECT) equipment by Ektron (TR), from St. Bernard's Hospital, Southall, England, 1955-1969. It has screw fittings on both ends. A thin offset metal piece attached near one end.

Object Number:
1979-649/26/8
type:
psychiatry
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Part of:
1979-649/26