Boulitte electrocardiograph

Boulitte electrocardiograph, manufactured by Boulitte, France Boulitte electrocardiograph, manufactured by Boulitte, France Boulitte electrocardiograph, manufactured by Boulitte, France Boulitte electrocardiograph, manufactured by Boulitte, France

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Boulitte electrocardiograph, manufactured by Boulitte, France
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Boulitte electrocardiograph, manufactured by Boulitte, France
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Boulitte electrocardiograph, manufactured by Boulitte, France
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Boulitte electrocardiograph, manufactured by Boulitte, France
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Boulitte electrocardiograph, manufactured by Boulitte, France, 1900-1930

This is an early form of electrocardiograph (ECG) machine. ECGs are graphical records of the activity in a person’s heart. These graphs are produced via an instrument called a galvanometer. In this example, the galvanometer is seen in the centre. Electrodes placed upon the body pick up on minute electrical impulses. These cause a string within the galvanometer to move. Movement is recorded photographically to make a tracing. Physicians examine these records for irregularities that may be a sign of disease. A plate camera can be seen in the rectangular box at the end. This electrocardiograph machine was made by French company Boulitte.

Details

Category:
Clinical Diagnosis
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A608105 Pt1
Materials:
wood, metal and glass
Measurements:
overall: 803 mm x 1345 mm x 640 mm, 109 kg
type:
electrocardiograph

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Boulitte electrocardiograph

Boulitte electrocardiograph

Boulitte electrocardiograph, manufactured by Boulitte, France, 1900-1930

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This is an early form of electrocardiograph (ECG) machine. ECGs are graphical records of the activity in a person’s heart. These graphs are produced via an instrument called a galvanometer. In this example, the galvanometer is seen in the centre. Electrodes placed upon the body pick up on minute electrical impulses. These cause a string within the galvanometer to move. Movement is recorded photographically to make a tracing. Physicians examine these records for irregularities that may be a sign of disease. A plate camera can be seen in the rectangular box at the end. This electrocardiograph machine was made by French company Boulitte.

Measurements:
overall: 803 mm x 1345 mm x 640 mm, 109 kg
Materials:
wood , metal and glass
Object Number:
A608105 Pt1/1
type:
electrocardiograph
Wooden box of photographically sensitive paper for Boulitte electrocardiograph

Wooden box of photographically sensitive paper for Boulitte electrocardiograph

Wooden box, containing a roll of photographically sensitive paper, part of Boulitte electrocardiograph, manufactured by Boulitte, France, 1900-1930

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This is an early form of electrocardiograph (ECG) machine. ECGs are graphical records of the activity in a person’s heart. These graphs are produced via an instrument called a galvanometer. In this example, the galvanometer is seen in the centre. Electrodes placed upon the body pick up on minute electrical impulses. These cause a string within the galvanometer to move. Movement is recorded photographically to make a tracing. Physicians examine these records for irregularities that may be a sign of disease. A plate camera can be seen in the rectangular box at the end. This electrocardiograph machine was made by French company Boulitte.

Materials:
paper (fibre product) and wood (unidentified)
Object Number:
A608105 Pt1/2
type:
electrocardiograph
Rubber components of Boulitte electrocardiograph

Rubber components of Boulitte electrocardiograph

Three black rubber components of Boulitte electrocardiograph, manufactured by Boulitte, France, 1900-1930

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This is an early form of electrocardiograph (ECG) machine. ECGs are graphical records of the activity in a person’s heart. These graphs are produced via an instrument called a galvanometer. In this example, the galvanometer is seen in the centre. Electrodes placed upon the body pick up on minute electrical impulses. These cause a string within the galvanometer to move. Movement is recorded photographically to make a tracing. Physicians examine these records for irregularities that may be a sign of disease. A plate camera can be seen in the rectangular box at the end. This electrocardiograph machine was made by French company Boulitte.

Materials:
rubber (unidentified)
Object Number:
A608105 Pt1/3
type:
electrocardiograph
Wooden component of Boulitte electrocardiograph

Wooden component of Boulitte electrocardiograph

Wooden component of Boulitte electrocardiograph, manufactured by Boulitte, France, 1900-1930

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This is an early form of electrocardiograph (ECG) machine. ECGs are graphical records of the activity in a person’s heart. These graphs are produced via an instrument called a galvanometer. In this example, the galvanometer is seen in the centre. Electrodes placed upon the body pick up on minute electrical impulses. These cause a string within the galvanometer to move. Movement is recorded photographically to make a tracing. Physicians examine these records for irregularities that may be a sign of disease. A plate camera can be seen in the rectangular box at the end. This electrocardiograph machine was made by French company Boulitte.

Materials:
wood (unidentified)
Object Number:
A608105 Pt1/4
type:
electrocardiograph
Component of Boulitte electrocardiograph

Component of Boulitte electrocardiograph

Component of Boulitte electrocardiograph, manufactured by Boulitte, France, 1900-1930

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This is an early form of electrocardiograph (ECG) machine. ECGs are graphical records of the activity in a person’s heart. These graphs are produced via an instrument called a galvanometer. In this example, the galvanometer is seen in the centre. Electrodes placed upon the body pick up on minute electrical impulses. These cause a string within the galvanometer to move. Movement is recorded photographically to make a tracing. Physicians examine these records for irregularities that may be a sign of disease. A plate camera can be seen in the rectangular box at the end. This electrocardiograph machine was made by French company Boulitte.

Materials:
metal (unknown)
Object Number:
A608105 Pt1/5
type:
electrocardiograph
Component of Boulitte electrocardiograph

Component of Boulitte electrocardiograph

Component of Boulitte electrocardiograph, manufactured by Boulitte, France, 1900-1930

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This is an early form of electrocardiograph (ECG) machine. ECGs are graphical records of the activity in a person’s heart. These graphs are produced via an instrument called a galvanometer. In this example, the galvanometer is seen in the centre. Electrodes placed upon the body pick up on minute electrical impulses. These cause a string within the galvanometer to move. Movement is recorded photographically to make a tracing. Physicians examine these records for irregularities that may be a sign of disease. A plate camera can be seen in the rectangular box at the end. This electrocardiograph machine was made by French company Boulitte.

Materials:
metal (unknown)
Object Number:
A608105 Pt1/6
type:
electrocardiograph
Battery for Boulitte electrocardiograph

Battery for Boulitte electrocardiograph

Battery for Boulitte electrocardiograph, manufactured by Boulitte, France, 1900-1930

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This is an early form of electrocardiograph (ECG) machine. ECGs are graphical records of the activity in a person’s heart. These graphs are produced via an instrument called a galvanometer. In this example, the galvanometer is seen in the centre. Electrodes placed upon the body pick up on minute electrical impulses. These cause a string within the galvanometer to move. Movement is recorded photographically to make a tracing. Physicians examine these records for irregularities that may be a sign of disease. A plate camera can be seen in the rectangular box at the end. This electrocardiograph machine was made by French company Boulitte.

Object Number:
A608105 Pt1/7
type:
electrocardiograph
Battery for Boulitte electrocardiograph

Battery for Boulitte electrocardiograph

Battery for Boulitte electrocardiograph, manufactured by Boulitte, France, 1900-1930

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This is an early form of electrocardiograph (ECG) machine. ECGs are graphical records of the activity in a person’s heart. These graphs are produced via an instrument called a galvanometer. In this example, the galvanometer is seen in the centre. Electrodes placed upon the body pick up on minute electrical impulses. These cause a string within the galvanometer to move. Movement is recorded photographically to make a tracing. Physicians examine these records for irregularities that may be a sign of disease. A plate camera can be seen in the rectangular box at the end. This electrocardiograph machine was made by French company Boulitte.

Materials:
metal (unknown)
Object Number:
A608105 Pt1/7/1
type:
electrocardiograph
Part of:
A608105 Pt1/7
Battery for Boulitte electrocardiograph

Battery for Boulitte electrocardiograph

Broken piece of glass from battery for Boulitte electrocardiograph, manufactured by Boulitte, France, 1900-1930

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This is an early form of electrocardiograph (ECG) machine. ECGs are graphical records of the activity in a person’s heart. These graphs are produced via an instrument called a galvanometer. In this example, the galvanometer is seen in the centre. Electrodes placed upon the body pick up on minute electrical impulses. These cause a string within the galvanometer to move. Movement is recorded photographically to make a tracing. Physicians examine these records for irregularities that may be a sign of disease. A plate camera can be seen in the rectangular box at the end. This electrocardiograph machine was made by French company Boulitte.

Materials:
glass
Object Number:
A608105 Pt1/7/2
type:
electrocardiograph
Part of:
A608105 Pt1/7