Cathcart freezing microtome
Date
Circa 1890
Description
This microtome used ether as a refrigerant. The chuck was adjusted by screw, glass ether reservoir secured to side. The instrument has a wooden body, brass clamp and screw and glass ledges. Steel with a wooden grip. Separate knife has a steel glade and wooden handle.
This microtome was used by Dr C.H. Mollison, lecturer in Forensic Medicine, University of Melbourne, 1904 to 1943.
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Object detail
Part 2: 2.6 x 16.5 x 8.2 cm (MHM00006.2)
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