Historical information

This dental instrument was used in the Tawonga District General Hospital which was built in the 1950's 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. Good condition and good interpretation capacity.

Physical description

Clear plastic sealed bag holding about 27 steel probes of different sizes. Used for Dental work.

Inscriptions & markings

On the bag in red handwriting 'Electric'