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Oxford Vinesthene Vaporizer

Inventory Number 10413


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.10413

Item type
Object
Provenance
From the Nuffield Department of Anaesthetics, John Radcliffe Hospital.
Physical material
Metal
Rubber
Object type
Vaporizer
Dimensions
Height: 68mm Width: 204mm Depth: 200mm Weight: 637g
Inventory No
10413
Accession Number
1998-7

Description

Oxford modification of Goldman vinesthene vaporizer with black rubber mask and bag. Yellow sticker on these 'Anti Static', and circular sticker 'Made in England'. For divinyl ether (vinesthene). Inscribed on base 'Bag' 'Medical Division BOC' Scratched into main body 'O. P. D.'. Written in black '174'.

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