Granville type sphygmograph, London, England, 1885-1900
- maker:
- Walters and Company
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Granville sphygmograph by Walters and Co., late 19th century, English
A sphygmograph records the rate, strength and variations of the pulse. It is strapped to the wrist. The pulse beat is transmitted to a lever which records it on smoked paper. The first efficient sphygmograph was invented by Étienne-Jules Marey (1830-1904) in 1860. This example was made in the late 1800s. It is of a type designed by Mortimer Granville (1833-1900). It was made by instrument maker Walters and Company in London.
Details
- Category:
- Clinical Diagnosis
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A600376
- Materials:
- case, leather, black, case, velvet, purple, case, silk, purple, instrument, metal (plated), strap, fabric and strap, metal
- Measurements:
-
overall: 23 mm x 50 mm x 79 mm, .11kg
overall (strap): 370 mm x 40 mm,
- type:
- sphygmograph
