W. A. Baum Company, Incorporated William Anthony Baum, MD
Published / Created:
ca. early-mid 20th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 041
Image Count:
1
Alternative Title:
Sphygmomanometer
Description:
A wooden box with a measuring device inside. According to a label attached to the outside of the box, this is a Baum monometer—of which the accompanying rubber tubing is non-functioning.
W. A. Baum Company, Incorporated William Anthony Baum, MD
Published / Created:
ca. early-mid 20th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 041
Image Count:
2
Alternative Title:
Sphygmomanometer
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".
A late 19th century desktop blood pressure apparatus, with three small glass bottles fitted into the door (handwritten labels on the bottles identify the contents as absolute alcohol, mentholated spirits, and ink).
Oscar Harrison Rogers, MD Taylor Instrument Company
Published / Created:
ca. early-mid 20th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 041
Image Count:
2
Alternative Title:
Sphygmomanometer
Description:
Dr. Roger's Tycos Sphygmomanometer in leather-covered case, with a cloth storage bag included. On the dial, beneath the name of the instrument, gives a manufacturing number of 87400, and a patent date (and pending) of December 21, 1915.
