Summary
'Dr H. von Recklinghauser' sphygmomanometer for measuring blood pressure. Bakelite case with leather handle. Blood pressure readings are taken from a dial mounted within box. From the Melbourne surgery of Sir Edward (Weary) Dunlop.
Significance
Reason for Acquisition:
THREE MAIN REASONS FOR ACQUISITION: . RELICS OF A FAMOUS AND GREAT AUSTRALIAN . EXAMPLES OF POST WORLD WAR II SURGICAL IMPLEMENTS . SIR EDWARD WAS A SURGICAL INNOVATOR
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Acquisition Information
Donation from (Estate of) Sir Edward ('Weary') Dunlop, Mr & Mr John & Alexander Dunlop, Sir Edward ('Weary') Dunlop, 17 Dec 1993
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Maker
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Past Owner
Sir Edward ('Weary') Dunlop, Australia, circa 1946-1980
Dates based on Dunlop's time practising medicine once he returned to Australia after WWII. -
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Overall Dimensions
26 cm (Length), 16 cm (Width), 7 cm (Height)
BOX DIMENSIONS
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Exhibition Collection Management
260 mm (Length), 160 mm (Width), 70 mm (Height)
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Dimensions
280 mm (Length), 165 mm (Width), 70 mm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation. Measuring Method: box closed
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Keywords
Healthcare & Medicine, Sphygmomanometers, Surgical Apparatus & Instruments
