Waller's electrocardiograph, London, England, 1887-1888

Made:
1887-1888 in London and Fleet Street
Electrocardiographic research recording apparatus Electrocardiographic research recording apparatus

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Electrocardiographic research recording apparatus
Science Museum Group Collection
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Electrocardiographic research recording apparatus
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Electrocardiographic research recording apparatus, consisting of geared pulleys and toy trains on tracks which carried photographic plates, used in A.D. Waller's electrocardiographs of man, 1887-8, Waller collection

Details

Category:
Clinical Diagnosis
Object Number:
1984-1668/5
Materials:
brass and wood
Measurements:
overall (for object displayed): 304 mm x 122 mm x 500 mm, 2 kg
type:
electrocardiograph
credit:
British Cardiac Society

Parts

Slide to hold Waller's photographic plate

Slide to hold Waller's photographic plate

Wooden slide used for holding photographic plate during Waller's early eletrocardiograph experiments. 1887-8

Measurements:
overall: .18 kg
Materials:
wood (unidentified)
Object Number:
1984-1668/5 Pt10
type:
wooden slide