Sphygmomanometer

Maker
Elliotts & Australian Drug Pty. Ltd.
Date
1970
 Description
Sphygmomanometer, a device used for taking blood pressure, in a black leatherette covered timber case with cotton cuff or armlet, rubber inflating ball and mercury resevoir. Small label inside case: "Blood Bank" and two dates, 1968 and 1970 indicating its service history. Label inside of lid includes the following information; "The Armoured Ellisco Sphygmomanometer, Made in Australia, by Elliots & Australian Drug PTY LTD".
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Object detail

Maker
Date
1970
Medium
Wood, leatherette, glass, rubber, cotton
Measurements
6.5 x 37.5 x 12.0 cm
Accession Number
A1990_18_115
Object Type
medical device
Named Collection
Royal Women's Hospital Collection
Medical History Museum Category
Royal Women's Hospital
Museum
Medical History Museum

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