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Description

Title: Baumanometer — Desk Model
Alternative Title: Sphygmomanometer
Creator: W. A. Baum Company, Incorporated
William Anthony Baum, MD
Contributor: Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Published / Created: ca. early-mid 20th century
Publication Place: Copiague, NY
Description: A Baumanometer-brand Desk Model sphygmomanometer—housed in a wooden box and with many of the needed pieces included. A metal plate at the bottom of the case provides a chart of ages and average systolic, diastolic, and pulse readings. Further stated, "these averages compare with readings obtained on over 500,000 life insurance applicants".
Language: No linguistic content; Not applicable

Collection Information

Repository: Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library
Collection Title: Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume: Box 041

Subjects, Formats, And Genres

Format: still image
Genre: Tools and Equipment
Material: Wood, Metal, Cloth, Rubber, Glass
Subject (Name): Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Subject (Topic): Hematology

Access And Usage Rights

Access: Public
Rights: The use of this image may be subject to the copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) or to site license or other rights management terms and conditions. The person using the image is liable for any infringement.

Identifiers

Object ID (OID): 17316600

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