Summary

X-Ray Equipment, circa 1950. Used for x-raying patients at a mental health hospital, Aradale Mental Hospital, Ararat, Victoria. Made By Ilford Ltd., Ilford, London (X-ray film) and Kodak Ltd., London (X-ray exposure holders).

Assorted X-ray materials, including:
- Box of 5 Ilford and 2 Kodak X-ray films (each film in separate envelope - Ilford rose and Kodak black)
- 3 X-ray exposure holders in envelopes (different sizes). Each consists of grey card- board folder with thin lead lining and 2 metal clips to hold closed, with orange cardboard envelope (opening-out type) glued inside to one side.
- 5 sheets of lead, ranging in size from 13x20cm to 23x35cm, for placing in the back of a film cassette.

Physical Description

Assorted X-ray materials. 5 sheets of lead, ranging in size from 13x20cm to 23x35cm, for protection against radiation. Box of 5 Ilford and 2 Kodak X-ray films (each film in separate envelope - Ilford rose and Kodak black) 3 X-ray exposure holders in envelopes (different sizes). Each consists of grey card- board folder with thin lead lining and 2 metal clips to hold closed, with orange cardboard envelope (opening-out type) glued inside to one side.

Significance

Example of medical equipment used in psychiatric hospitals in Victoria Australia

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