Ensign' Electric Torch Pointer

Date
Circa 1950-1970
 Description
"Ensign Electric Torch Pointer", long thin base for batteries with on/off switch, wider cylinder with light and magnifying lens, also arrow and orange lens for highlighting objects projected onto a screen. This electric torch pointer was a device specifically for lecturers and demonstrators. Also orange product box with black lettering.
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Object detail

Date
Circa 1950-1970
Medium
metal, bakelite, glass, cardboard, paper and ink
Measurements
7.5 x 33.3 x 7.5 cm
Accession Number
MHM04024
Credit line
Gift of AMA Victoria, 2011
Inscriptions
where made/maker's mark ▫ marked: 'British Made' ▫ torch
name/inscriptions ▫ printed: 'ENSIGN/ELECTRIC TORCH POINTER/Enables Lecturer to project the image of an arrow to/any desired point on the Screen./An orange mask is fitted should coloured arrow be/required' ▫ box
owner's mark/inscriptions ▫ marked: 'A.M.A.' ▫ box
Object Type
educational aids
equipment
Named Collection
AMA Victoria
Medical History Museum Category
Education and Teaching Materials
Museum
Medical History Museum

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