Historical information

This medical / hospital instrument was used in the Tawonga District General Hospital which was built in the 1950s specifically for the increase in population due to the Kiewa Hydro Scheme.

Significance

Historical: Shows the development of scientific hospital equipment. Provenance: Used in the Tawonga District General Hospital which was remote and therefore required good equipment.

Physical description

Shape is like a stapler. Stainless steel. 4 parts that fit together.
1. a screw with large top. 2. Flat piece with oblong hole and round hole at end which
3. fits in standing up. Has a black knob at one end. 4 attached to 2 with screw (1.) This is flat at screw end then rises up and bends over to clip on with part 3

Inscriptions & markings

'Little / Trimmer/ 14 CM' embossed on flat piece (2)