Object number@FFO
CreatorYoung Ed. (agent)
DescriptionSchimmelbusch mask. Used in classical 'open' anaesthesia. Ether or chloroform was dropped from a bottle on to a gauze mask inside metal frame. Some frames were collapsible for easy transport.
Production placeEDINBURGH
Object nameMask, Schimmelbusch
Object categoryINSTRUMENT
MaterialChrome plate
TechniquePressed
Dimensions
- Whole Item Length: 14.2 cm
Width: 8.0 cm