Glove powder shaker

Date
1969
 Description
Stainless steel shaker with a screw top lid. Before disposable surgical gloves were introduced, gloves had to be washed and autoclaved before re-use. Once washed and dried talcum powder was shaken into each glove and they were placed individually in pockets of a fabric sleeve before autoclaving. This was done until the new hospital was occupied in 1969. Engraved: "RWH WD2". The following details are stamped in base of shaker: "SILVER GLO / STAINLESS PRODUCT".
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Object detail

Date
1969
Medium
Stainless steel
Measurements
10.5 x 7.3 cm
Accession Number
A1990_18_116
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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