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Blade, Laryngoscope, Macintosh, Circa 1943

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Historical information

"First described by professor R. R. Macintosh in the Lancet of February 13th, 1943, this design is now the acknowledged leader throughout the world." (PENLON, 1969)

Reference: PENLON. 1969. Anaesthetic Equipment - Longworth Scientific Instrument Company LTD. Abingdon, Berkshire, England. January 1969.

Physical description

Macintosh semi curved blade designed in a child size, with a light bulb attached. Minor scratches and some slight hit marks over the piece surface caused by its previous use. It has stamped the manufacturer name and the place where it was made at the back of the blade.

Inscriptions & markings

Stamped on the back blade base, Longworth / MADE IN ENGLAND

Subjects

References

Identifier

2485

Date made

Circa 1943

Place made

England

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel, Glass

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Victorian Collections

https://victoriancollections.net.au/items/5608e3a52162f118703d608d

Accessed 24 December 2024

This record was last updated 7 years ago

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