Stainless steel steriliser, England, 1935-1960
- maker:
- Allen & Hanburys Limited
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Sterilizer, stainless steel by Allen and Hanburys, English, 1935-1960
Sterilizers are used to destroy infection-causing bacteria on instruments and medical equipment by boiling the objects in water. This sterilizer is made of stainless steel and will not rust. It also contains a linen bag which may have also been used to hold the medical equipment that was being sterilized.
Details
- Category:
- Surgery
- Object Number:
- 1987-55
- Materials:
- stainless steel and textile
- Measurements:
-
overall: 216 mm 214 mm, 1.61kg
- type:
- steriliser
- credit:
- Maidstone Hospitals Historical Society
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