Summary
Percussor made by Shiron, Germany, circa 1900 used in a mental health hospital in Victoria Australia. Used to examine chest and reflexes.
Physical Description
Percussor has a rubber head with rounded ends with guard, round shaft and four- sided flat handle also with rounded ends.
Significance
Example of general medical equipment used in a mental health hospital in Victoria Australia
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Office of Psychiatric Services, May 1985
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Place & Date Used
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Inscriptions
SHIRON GERMANY on top of shaft
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Overall Dimensions
7 cm (Length), 20.5 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Hospitals, Psychiatric Services, Making History - Psych Services