Summary
Copper waterbath, Chas. Hearson & Co. Ltd Hope Works, Willow Walk, London SE1 England, circa 1950. Used in laboratory at Mont Park Mental Hospital, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia. Was used for keeping blood samples at a stable temperature to undertake diagnostic tests.
Physical Description
Waterbath is made mostly of copper, it is square and stands on four straight legs. On top in a corner is a valve for pressure. The top is divided into four sections and has a peaked-like roof with lift-up lids. Inside each section there is a holder for test-tubes. One holder is missing. Under the holder racks water is stored in base for keeping temperature stable for blood. Water is released by underneath tap. On the base is a panel in centre, fastened by screws with electrical cord attached.
More Information
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mont Park Mental Hospital (Asylum), Office of Psychiatric Services, May 1985
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Manufacturer
Chas. Hearson & Co. Ltd., London, England, Great Britain, circa 1950
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Place & Date Used
Mont Park Mental Hospital (Asylum), Bundoora, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1950
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Inscriptions
Engraved: B/1-36.
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Classification
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
32 cm (Length), 27.5 cm (Width), 41.2 cm (Height)
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References
card with exhibit.
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Keywords
Blood Analysis, Medical Diagnostic Tests, Mental Health, Mental Health Institutions, Psychiatric Hospitals, Making History - Psych Services
