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Denis Browne Top Hat Facemask, by Allen & Hanburys Ltd, Mid 20th Century

Inventory Number 10338


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.10338

Item type
Object
Provenance
From the Nuffield Department of Anaesthetics, John Radcliffe Hospital.
Physical material
Metal
Fabric
Rubber
Object type
Mask
Dimensions
Height: 169mm Width: 107mm Depth: 127mm Weight: 286g
Inventory No
10338
Accession Number
1998-7

Description

Oval frame, with handle on top, which supports gauze and fits inside a deep canister with lugs. Base is surrounded with protective red covering. Inscribed on metal side 'Allen & Hanburys Ltd London' Rectangular yellow sticker on side '26'. Written in black '99'. Used for ether.