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ca. 1920
Sphygmomanometer in a case, similar to Faughts. The brown wood case has a brass handle and hinges. The gauge is attached to the case lid, which swings up. The arm cuff and mercury reservoir are in the bottom half of the case. A booklet on the hemoglobin scale is also included in the case. The case and instrument are in fair condition, although the rubber tubing has hardened. The instrument was donated by Miss Virginia Welch in January 1956.
Digital photograph of a sphygmomanometer in a case, set on a gray box top. The top portion of the case has been opened to show the gauge as well as the cuff, stored in the lower portion. A small card can be seen to the left of the instrument.
Medical Museum Collection, Box 33B
Sphygmomanometer in a case, similar to Faughts. The brown wood case has a brass handle and hinges. The gauge is attached to the case lid, which swings up. The arm cuff and mercury reservoir are in the bottom half of the case. A booklet on the hemoglobin scale is also included in the case. The case and instrument are in fair condition, although the rubber tubing has hardened. The instrument was donated by Miss Virginia Welch in January 1956.
Digital photograph of a sphygmomanometer in a case, set on a gray box top. The top portion of the case has been opened to show the gauge as well as the cuff, stored in the lower portion. A small card can be seen to the left of the instrument.
Medical Museum Collection, Box 33B
