Radiation protection gloves

Made:: 1920-1958 in Unknown place

maker:: Unknown

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(A606875) Lead apron, for use as protection for X-ray technician, 1920 to 1958, and (A606876) Pair of lead gloves, for
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Pair of lead gloves, for use as protective for X-ray technician, 1920 to 1958

A layer of lead incorporated into these gloves helps protect an X-ray technician from harmful radiation. They became standard protective equipment. The gloves are made of cloth. With the lead, they weigh three kilos. They are seen with a protective apron (A606875). This is also lead lined.

X-rays were discovered in 1895 by Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen (1845-1923). The first committee to investigate possible ill effects of X-rays was formed three years later in 1898. Reports of burns and dermatitis due to the rays were frequent by this date.

Details

Category:: Radiomedicine

Object Number:: A606876

Materials:: complete, lead, leather, rubber

type:: radiation protection equipment

credit:: Mann, J.J. and Kohnstamm

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