machine, surgical
Catalog Number
1993.71.1a-b
Description
Surgical machine, a combination suction/ether machine from ca. 1928, most likely used during tonsil/adenoid surgery.
The machine base consists of a "Steiner Aeroizer Universal motor". Two glass jars are connected to further machinery on a wooden base. 1993.71.1b is the brown, wooden cover. Object used at Holland Hospital.
History
The donor discovered this surgical machine in the attic of Holland Community Hospital.
Gift of
Dekker, Bruce