Functional object, Eyesight-testing device
Other items from this collection
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Photograph, Nurse with infant patient, Children's Hospital Orthopaedic Section, Mt Eliza
The photographic collection at the RCH has been identified as especially significant, and comparative research suggests that it is one of the biggest and most diverse visual records of children’s health held by any hospital in Australia. Spanning more than a century, the collection traces the changes in how children have been cared for. It also reveals the daily experiences of hospital staff and patients over its long history, and the deeply personal stories of medical care that can result in sorrow or relief.
Black and white photograph with a white border loose in sleeve
"Sister Elinor Davies ('Dave') at RCHOS Copyright, The Argus F440" is written in pencil on reverse of photograph.
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Photograph, Birthday party, Children's Hospital Orthopaedic Section, Mt Eliza, Circa 1937
The photographic collection at the RCH has been identified as especially significant, and comparative research suggests that it is one of the biggest and most diverse visual records of children’s health held by any hospital in Australia. Spanning more than a century, the collection traces the changes in how children have been cared for. It also reveals the daily experiences of hospital staff and patients over its long history, and the deeply personal stories of medical care that can result in sorrow or relief.
Black and white photograph adhered to the album page.
"THE BIRTHDAY PARTY." typed on album page.
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Photograph, Nurse graduates ringing the ship's bell, Royal Children's Hospital, Parkville, 1968
The bell was salvaged from RMS Australia and it was tradition for nurses to ring it when celebrating success in their exams.
The photographic collection at the RCH has been identified as especially significant, and comparative research suggests that it is one of the biggest and most diverse visual records of children’s health held by any hospital in Australia. Spanning more than a century, the collection traces the changes in how children have been cared for. It also reveals the daily experiences of hospital staff and patients over its long history, and the deeply personal stories of medical care that can result in sorrow or relief.
Black and white photograph loose in sleeve
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Photograph, Night duty nurses, Children's Hospital, Carlton, 1923
From 'Carlton album' 1922-1925
The photographic collection at the RCH has been identified as especially significant, and comparative research suggests that it is one of the biggest and most diverse visual records of children’s health held by any hospital in Australia. Spanning more than a century, the collection traces the changes in how children have been cared for. It also reveals the daily experiences of hospital staff and patients over its long history, and the deeply personal stories of medical care that can result in sorrow or relief.
Black and white photograph with white border. Adhered to Page 5 of album.
"January 1923" handwritten in white pen at the top right of the page. "Night Duty" handwritten in white pen under the photograph. "Ruth Boehive, Jean Gilruth, Gwen Graham" handwritten in blue pen under the photograph and under the white writing.
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Photograph, The Snowball Ward, Children's Hospital, Carlton, 1908
The photographic collection at the RCH has been identified as especially significant, and comparative research suggests that it is one of the biggest and most diverse visual records of children’s health held by any hospital in Australia. Spanning more than a century, the collection traces the changes in how children have been cared for. It also reveals the daily experiences of hospital staff and patients over its long history, and the deeply personal stories of medical care that can result in sorrow or relief.
Black and white photograph mounted on cardboard in plastic sleeve
"WARDS, CARLTON Medical Ward - Snowball Ward 1908" is written in pencil on reverse of photograph.
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Photograph, Sir Redmond Barry's house from Carlton Gardens, 1894
From the Ida Bevan Collection. The Children's Hospital purchased Redmond Barry's house on Rathdowne Street and moved to Carlton in 1876.
The photographic collection at the RCH has been identified as especially significant, and comparative research suggests that it is one of the biggest and most diverse visual records of children’s health held by any hospital in Australia. Spanning more than a century, the collection traces the changes in how children have been cared for. It also reveals the daily experiences of hospital staff and patients over its long history, and the deeply personal stories of medical care that can result in sorrow or relief.
Black and white photograph adhered to a card
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Decorative object, Silver jug presented to Lady Latham, 1954
Lady Ella Latham was President, Children's hospital Committee of Management, from 1933 to 1954.
Silver jug with lid and handle, engraving on side.
Presented To Lady Latham, C.B.E By The Senior Medical Staff, Royal Children's Hospital, In Gratitude And Appreciation, 27th May 1954
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Functional object, Dr Nelson's Improved Inhaler
Ceramic jug designed for inhaling fumes, for medical purposes.
DR. NELSON'S IMPROVED INHALER. DIRECTIONS FOR USE: REMOVE MOUTHPIECE, HALF FILL INHALER WITH WATER REPLACE MOUTHPIECE & APPLY LIPS TO IT. BREATHE FREELY IN & OUT AS IN ORDINARY RESPIRATION.
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Decorative object, The Royal Children's Hospital Centenary flag, 1970
Felt rectangle with printed text, stapled to wooden dowel
Children's Hospital. The future is a child. 1870 - 1970
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Functional object, Vaseline x 2, Finger Cots x 2 Jars, Litmus Paper x 3
Jars and boxes of medical supplies
"Finger cots" "Vaseline" "Six red litmus test books, Johnsons of Hendon LTD"
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Decorative object, Royal Children's Hospital nurse's badge
Metal brooch with coloured inlay
Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne. Infirmus Opitulare
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Functional object, Conversion table of pounds and ounces to kilograms
Framed chart showing the conversion of ounces and pounds to kilograms
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Functional object, Royal Children's Hospital fundraising collection box
Rectangular box with glass panel at face. Coin slot in top panel.
Royal Children's Hospital. Help the sick children of Victoria.
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Functional object, Baby scales, Early 20th century
Baby scales, wicker basket with pink cushion in base sits atop metal scales and is detachable from base.
"Dr Harry Sinn"
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Photograph, Ormond Ward, Children's Hospital, Carlton, Circa 1920
From the album of J W Grieve
The photographic collection at the RCH has been identified as especially significant, and comparative research suggests that it is one of the biggest and most diverse visual records of children’s health held by any hospital in Australia. Spanning more than a century, the collection traces the changes in how children have been cared for. It also reveals the daily experiences of hospital staff and patients over its long history, and the deeply personal stories of medical care that can result in sorrow or relief.
Black and white photograph, adhered to album page
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Photograph, Operation in progress, Children's Hospital, Carlton, Circa 1920
From the album of J W Grieve
The photographic collection at the RCH has been identified as especially significant, and comparative research suggests that it is one of the biggest and most diverse visual records of children’s health held by any hospital in Australia. Spanning more than a century, the collection traces the changes in how children have been cared for. It also reveals the daily experiences of hospital staff and patients over its long history, and the deeply personal stories of medical care that can result in sorrow or relief.
Black and white photograph, adhered to album page
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Photograph, Exterior view, Isolation Ward, Children's Hospital, Carlton, Circa 1920
From the album of J W Grieve
The photographic collection at the RCH has been identified as especially significant, and comparative research suggests that it is one of the biggest and most diverse visual records of children’s health held by any hospital in Australia. Spanning more than a century, the collection traces the changes in how children have been cared for. It also reveals the daily experiences of hospital staff and patients over its long history, and the deeply personal stories of medical care that can result in sorrow or relief.
Black and white photograph, adhered to album page