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LicenseSet of diagnosis specimen tubes, electrodes
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Set of diagnosis specimen tubes, electrodes
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Set of diagnosis specimen tubes, electrodes, needles and an albuminometer, cased, owned by Dr. Philip Ellman, English, 1930-1960
The Clinical Research Association issued these collecting sets, for gathering samples to be sent for analysis. Each addressed envelope contains a small metal tube, inside of which is a tiny glass vial and scalpel for collecting blood for analysis. These were then dispatched by post to the Clinical Research Association laboratories in London. They were used to diagnose diseases such as typhoid or malaria. The envelope is part of a larger kit owned by respiratory physician Dr Philip Ellman (1901-1960).
Glass albuminometer with measurement etchings that look to be handmade, including the etching 'Esbach's Albuminometer'. Part of diagnosis kit owned by Dr. Philip Ellman, English, 1930-1960.
Glass tongue depressor, part of diagnosis kit owned by Dr. Philip Ellman, English, 1930-1960.
4 specimen tubes of various sizes
1 of 4 glass specimen tubes, unmarked, narrows at the base of tube. Part of diagnosis kit owned by Dr. Philip Ellman, English, 1930-1960.
1 of 4 glass specimen tubes, narrow and unmarked. Part of diagnosis kit owned by Dr. Philip Ellman, English, 1930-1960.
1 of 4 glass specimen tubes, unmarked, narrows at the base of tube. Visible traces of past use darken the glass. Part of diagnosis kit owned by Dr. Philip Ellman, English, 1930-1960.
1 of 4 glass specimen tubes, unmarked, signs of use. Part of diagnosis kit owned by Dr. Philip Ellman, English, 1930-1960.
3 Corked cylindrical specimen tubes
1 of 3 corked cylindrical specimen tubes, empty. Part of diagnosis kit owned by Dr. Philip Ellman, English, 1930-1960.
1 of 3 corked cylindrical specimen tubes, containing narrower metal scoop. Part of diagnosis kit owned by Dr. Philip Ellman, English, 1930-1960.
1 of 3 corked cylindrical specimen tubes, containing wider metal scoop. Label states: 'Name, Age, Specimen, Investgn'. Part of diagnosis kit owned by Dr. Philip Ellman, English, 1930-1960.
Specimen tube with narrowed neck and fabric at tip, in wooden case. Part of diagnosis kit owned by Dr. Philip Ellman, English, 1930-1960.
2 empty orange envelopes for returning pathological specimens to 'The Clinical Research Assocn. Ltd,.'. Part of diagnosis kit owned by Dr. Philip Ellman, English, 1930-1960.
Electrode, concave to fit head. Part of diagnosis kit owned by Dr. Philip Ellman, English, 1930-1960.
Electrode, section of cylinder possibly to fit back. Part of diagnosis kit owned by Dr. Philip Ellman, English, 1930-1960.
2 alloy blood specimen tubes
1 of 2 alloy blood specimen tubes containing glass tube and elongated, thin metal scoop with hooked end. Inside original green annotated envelope with information leaflet. part of diagnosis kit owned by Dr. Philip Ellman, English, 1930-1960.
1 of 2 alloy blood specimen tubes, containing glass tube and elongated, thin metal scoop with hooked end. part of diagnosis kit owned by Dr. Philip Ellman, English, 1930-1960.
Wooden box for diagnosis kit owned by Dr. Philip Ellman, English, 1930-1960. Inscribed 'The Clinical Research Association. Apparatus.'
Pad of litmus paper and 3 small metal scoops wrapped in paper, part of diagnosis kit owned by Dr. Philip Ellman, English, 1930-1960.
