Summary
X-Ray film processing materials - Ilford, circa 1950. Includes Ilford Blue Label Developer, I.D. 42, for processing of x-ray films. Made by Ilford Limited U.K., circa 1950.
Used for the development of x-ray films at a mental health hospital in Victoria, Australia.
Physical Description
X-ray processing material is in a packet in a tall, light and dark blue, square tin. There is a label inside the tin. Two small square packages wrapped in brown paper labelled A and B in orange and yellow print also a small, glass jar which is empty. A jar with a torn label has a small amount of powder in the neck.
Significance
Example of medical imaging equipment used at mental health hospitals in Victoria Australia
More Information
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Office of Psychiatric Services, May 1985
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Manufacturer
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Place & Date Used
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Inscriptions
Ilford/Blue Label/Developer/ I.D. 42/ for X-Ray films printed on label.
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Classification
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
10 cm (Length), 2 cm (Width), 17.5 cm (Height)
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References
oral history.
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Keywords
Hospitals, Psychiatric Services, X-Ray Equipment, Psychiatric Hospitals, Medical Imaging, Making History - Psych Services
