Dr. Bloch's sphygometer

Sphygmomanometers

Blood pressure--Measurement--Equipment and supplies

Sphygmomanometers

Diagnostic

Image 101-1667

Used to measure blood pressure

Four tools made of silver, steel, brass and cork.

The first image shows an open rectangular case lined with red fabric displays a set of metal medical instruments arranged in fitted compartments. The set includes a cylindrical metal instrument with gold-toned fittings and engraved text on the barrel, along with several detachable metal rods and attachments of varying lengths. The interior lid is padded and lined in matching red fabric, and the dark exterior case has a textured finish with a small latch at the front. In the second image, the metal instruments are removed from the case and arranged on a light background.

Bloch, Dr.

McGuire Medical Instruments Collection

Health Sciences Library

State University of New York at Buffalo

1880

M. & R. Gordon (Firm)

Cravens, Annette

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6.5 cm and 8.5 cm

Measuring Instrument

Image

Still image

07.10.12.4

LIB-HSL001

Sphygometer

11/4/2009

Steel, silver, brass and cork