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Clover Sequential Nitrous Oxide/Ether Apparatus

Inventory Number 10425


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.10425

Item type
Object
Provenance
From the Nuffield Department of Anaesthetics, John Radcliffe Hospital.
Physical material
Metal
Paper
Rubber
Dimensions
Height: 153mm Width: 99mm Depth: 167mm Weight: 597g
Inventory No
10425
Accession Number
19998-7

Description

Vaporizer with provision for coupling nitrous oxygen cylinders. Removable lid with flat, oval handle. Spout on end filled with red rubber. Rectangular green sticker '44'. Inscription on side 'To The University College Hospital Mayer & Meltzer Makers London To The Hospital Deseases of the Throat' 'To The Hospital for Women' 'To The Middlesex Hospital'.

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