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| 105427 | 105427 | 2012.0153.001 | Forceps | Steel forceps | q | Baker | England | London | 1895 | 1954 | between | 1 | The metal is a dark grey with the interior surface also showing some browns. | This is an extremely rare of collection documenting the work and processes of a slide preparer C.R. Percival. Slide preparation is the foundation of microscopy and its images and yet seldom has this kind of history been told and almost never preserved in material form. C.R. Percival had learned the art and science of slide preparation in England at the turn of the century. He then took up the trade in Toronto where he spent the majority of his life. Above all this collection provides a comprehensive understanding of the multilayered material scientific artisanal commercial and social processes behind the production of microscopic images. In an era when people and especially students take for granted the creation of scientific imagery this collection documents in rich well preserved historical detail the means microscopic images are created (and interpreted) within particular historic conditions. The Canadian and British provenance for this collection is very well-documented back to C.R. Percival. (From Acquisition Worksheet see Ref. 1) | Used to grasp specimens during preparation or examination with a microscope. These forceps have smooth pointed tips without teeth so as not to damage delicate samples. (Ref. 4) | metal->steel | 10.2 | 2.1 | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2012.0153.001.aa.cs.png | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2012.0153.001.aa.cs.thumb.png | ||||||||||||||||||
| 88595 | 88595 | 2002.0608.001 | Suit anti-G | fibre [cotton silk and/or linen] rubber and metal components. | F.F.S. III | prototype 2 | University of Toronto | Canada | Ontario | Toronto | 1940 | circa | 1 | Tan fabric exterior [cotton or linen canvas]; tan cotton [?] laces; metal zippers zipper pulls and minor fittings; rubber reinforcements on seams rubber tubing and inner lining; silk jersey outer lining. | Dr. W.R. Franks Professor in Medical Research University of Toronto was a leader in aviation research work conducted in Canada during the late 1930s-1940s on problems associated with acceleration. Among his accomplishments in the field Franks developed an anti-G suit (the " F.F.S."] which applied pressure to the calves thighs and abdomen to prevent pooling of the blood in the veins of these areas and supported the increased pressure developed in the arterial bed of the same regions. This prevented blackouts and unconsciousness and delayed the onset of fatigue- critical problems for pilots subjected to centrifugal force during aerial manoeuvrers. [Ref. 6] This [and other versions of the F.F.S.] required testing in a controlled and reproduceable environment. For this purpose a "human centrifuge" the R.C.A.F. accelerator was designed and constructed. [see 1987.0229 and 1976.0529]. [Ref. 5] This appears to be the suit [in it's early manufacture] described by Franks as having been "vulcanized" rather than sewn in order to avoid weakening the fabric.This second prototype suit was tested by RAF Wing Commander D'Arcy-Greig flying Spitfire L1090 June 1-5 1940. [Ref. 8 p. 11] The first prototype suit [2002.0613] was constructed of thin cotton and made to fit Franks himself . [Ref. 6 p.114] | To prevent pooling of the blood in the veins of the abdomen and extremities. | The Mark III F.F.S. was the first anti-G suit to be used in actual air operations anywhere in the world. It demonstrated the value and practicality of anti-G suits which lead to further development of the technology and later versions of the Franks suit. This model (F.S.S. III) used a water-filled inner lining exploiting "Pascal's Principal" which held that suspending a subject in any fluid of the same specific gravity would provide G protection. The suit's simple design allowed for rapid duplication: it's effectiveness was independent of the aircraft allowing pilots to bail out of a damaged aircraft without first having to disconnect an air-inflated suit from it's air source. Of additional benefit was the suit's inherent buoyancy and the week's worth of drinking water it could provide to a pilot downed at sea. [Refs. 4-6] | Medical Technology | Research | Products | Aviation | Clothing | Outerwear | fibre->cotton - possible;fibre->canvas - possible;fibre->silk;resin->rubber;metal | 116 | 43 | 12 | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2002.0608.001.aa.cs.png | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2002.0608.001.aa.cs.thumb.png | |||||||||
| 88600 | 88600 | 2002.0613.001 | Suit part anti-G | cotton [and possibly other] fabric components; metal zippers and eyelets; rubber bladders and tubing; synthetic tubing connectors | F.F.S. III | prototype 1 | University of Toronto | Canada | Ontario | Toronto | 1939 | circa | 10 | Off-white cotton fabric and thread; off-white elastic lacings; silver metal eyelets; black metal buckle; gold tone metal zipper [shared with .2 left forearm segment] has black and tan colour woven fabric [cotton ?] facings; light brown and black rubber tubing extends from internal rubber bladders [tubing shared with .2 left forearm and .3 right upper arm segments]: tubing connectors are black metal and/or opaque brown synthetic. | Dr. W.R. Franks Professor in Medical Research University of Toronto was a leader in aviation research work conducted in Canada during the late 1930s-1940s on problems associated with acceleration. Among his accomplishments in the field Franks developed an anti-G suit (the " F.F.S."] which applied pressure to the calves thighs and abdomen to prevent pooling of the blood in the veins of these areas and supported the increased pressure developed in the arterial bed of the same regions. This prevented blackouts and unconsciousness and delayed the onset of fatigue- critical problems for pilots subjected to centrifugal force during aerial manoeuvrers. [Ref. 6] This [and other versions of the F.F.S.] required testing in a controlled and reproduceable environment. For this purpose a "human centrifuge" the R.C.A.F. accelerator was designed and constructed. [see 1987.0229 and 1976.0529]. [Ref. 5] | To prevent pooling of the blood in the veins of the abdomen and extremities. | The Mark III F.F.S. was the first anti-G suit to be used in actual air operations anywhere in the world. It demonstrated the value and practicality of anti-G suits which lead to further development of the technology and later versions of the Franks suit. The first prototype suit was constructed of thin cotton and made to fit Franks himself . It was sewn together in Franks' office at the University of Toronto and had thin rubber bladders vulcanized throughout allowing the wearer's full body to be protected by a thin film of water. Franks wore the suit during testing in a Finch Fleet biplane. He realized that not all areas of the body required equal protection from G-forces and modified his original prototype accordingly. This piece may be one of the elements of the refined prototype suit. [Ref. 6 p.114] The body part for which the piece was designed and some elements of construction/finish are handwritten in black lead pencil on the exterior suggesting it may also have served as a pattern or provided instructions for assembly [by tailor ?]. | Medical Technology | Research | Products | Aviation | Clothing | Outerwear | fibre->cotton;fibre - possible->;metal->;resin->rubber;synthetic | 27 | 18 | 5 | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2002.0613.001.aa.cs.png | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2002.0613.001.aa.cs.thumb.png | |||||||||
| 88601 | 88601 | 2002.0613.002 | Suit part anti-G | cotton [and possibly other] fabric components; metal zippers and eyelets; rubber bladders and tubing; synthetic tubing connectors | F.F.S. III | prototype 1 | University of Toronto | Canada | Ontario | Toronto | 1939 | circa | 10 | Off-white cotton fabric and thread; off-white elastic lacings; silver metal eyelets; black metal buckle; gold tone metal zipper [shared with .1 left upper arm segment] has black and tan colour woven fabric [cotton ?] facings; light brown and black rubber tubing extends from internal rubber bladders [tubing shared with .1 left upper arm]: tubing connectors are black metal and/or opaque brown synthetic. | Dr. W.R. Franks Professor in Medical Research University of Toronto was a leader in aviation research work conducted in Canada during the late 1930s-1940s on problems associated with acceleration. Among his accomplishments in the field Franks developed an anti-G suit (the " F.F.S."] which applied pressure to the calves thighs and abdomen to prevent pooling of the blood in the veins of these areas and supported the increased pressure developed in the arterial bed of the same regions. This prevented blackouts and unconsciousness and delayed the onset of fatigue- critical problems for pilots subjected to centrifugal force during aerial manoeuvrers. [Ref. 6] This [and other versions of the F.F.S.] required testing in a controlled and reproduceable environment. For this purpose a "human centrifuge" the R.C.A.F. accelerator was designed and constructed. [see 1987.0229 and 1976.0529]. [Ref. 5] | To prevent pooling of the blood in the veins of the abdomen and extremities. | The Mark III F.F.S. was the first anti-G suit to be used in actual air operations anywhere in the world. It demonstrated the value and practicality of anti-G suits which lead to further development of the technology and later versions of the Franks suit. The first prototype suit was constructed of thin cotton and made to fit Franks himself . It was sewn together in Franks' office at the University of Toronto and had thin rubber bladders vulcanized throughout allowing the wearer's full body to be protected by a thin film of water. Franks wore the suit during testing in a Finch Fleet biplane. He realized that not all areas of the body required equal protection from G-forces and modified his original prototype accordingly. This piece may be one of the elements of the refined prototype suit. [Ref. 6 p.114] The body part for which the piece was designed and some elements of construction/finish are handwritten in black lead pencil on the exterior suggesting it may also have served as a pattern or provided instructions for assembly [by tailor ?]. | Medical Technology | Research | Products | Aviation | Clothing | Outerwear | fibre->cotton;fibre - possible->;metal->;resin->rubber;synthetic | 37 | 14 | 7 | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2002.0613.002.aa.cs.png | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2002.0613.002.aa.cs.thumb.png | |||||||||
| 88602 | 88602 | 2002.0613.003 | Suit part anti-G | cotton [and possibly other] fabric components; metal zippers and eyelets; rubber bladders and tubing; synthetic tubing connectors | F.F.S. III | prototype 1 | University of Toronto | Canada | Ontario | Toronto | 1939 | circa | 10 | Off-white cotton fabric and thread; off-white elastic lacings; silver metal eyelets; black metal buckle; gold tone metal zipper [shared with .4 right forearm segment] has drab green and tan colour woven fabric [cotton ?] facings; light brown and black rubber tubing extends from internal rubber bladders [tubing shared with .1 left upper arm and .4 right forearm segment]: tubing connectors are black metal and/or opaque brown synthetic. | Dr. W.R. Franks Professor in Medical Research University of Toronto was a leader in aviation research work conducted in Canada during the late 1930s-1940s on problems associated with acceleration. Among his accomplishments in the field Franks developed an anti-G suit (the " F.F.S."] which applied pressure to the calves thighs and abdomen to prevent pooling of the blood in the veins of these areas and supported the increased pressure developed in the arterial bed of the same regions. This prevented blackouts and unconsciousness and delayed the onset of fatigue- critical problems for pilots subjected to centrifugal force during aerial manoeuvrers. [Ref. 6] This [and other versions of the F.F.S.] required testing in a controlled and reproduceable environment. For this purpose a "human centrifuge" the R.C.A.F. accelerator was designed and constructed. [see 1987.0229 and 1976.0529]. [Ref. 5] | To prevent pooling of the blood in the veins of the abdomen and extremities. | The Mark III F.F.S. was the first anti-G suit to be used in actual air operations anywhere in the world. It demonstrated the value and practicality of anti-G suits which lead to further development of the technology and later versions of the Franks suit. The first prototype suit was constructed of thin cotton and made to fit Franks himself . It was sewn together in Franks' office at the University of Toronto and had thin rubber bladders vulcanized throughout allowing the wearer's full body to be protected by a thin film of water. Franks wore the suit during testing in a Finch Fleet biplane. He realized that not all areas of the body required equal protection from G-forces and modified his original prototype accordingly. This piece may be one of the elements of the refined prototype suit. [Ref. 6 p.114] The body part for which the piece was designed and some elements of construction/finish are handwritten in black lead pencil on the exterior suggesting it may also have served as a pattern or provided instructions for assembly [by tailor ?]. | Medical Technology | Research | Products | Aviation | Clothing | Outerwear | fibre->cotton;fibre - possible->;metal->;resin->rubber;synthetic | 27 | 19 | 9 | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2002.0613.003.aa.cs.png | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2002.0613.003.aa.cs.thumb.png | |||||||||
| 88603 | 88603 | 2002.0613.004 | Suit part anti-G | cotton [and possibly other] fabric components; metal zippers and eyelets; rubber bladders and tubing; synthetic tubing connectors | F.F.S. III | prototype 1 | University of Toronto | Canada | Ontario | Toronto | 1939 | circa | 10 | Off-white cotton fabric and thread; off-white elastic lacings; silver metal eyelets; black metal buckle; gold tone metal zipper [shared with .3 upper right arm segment] has drab green and tan colour woven fabric [cotton ?] facings; light brown and black rubber tubing extends from internal rubber bladders [tubing shared with .3 right upper arm segment]: tubing connectors are black metal and/or opaque brown synthetic. | Dr. W.R. Franks Professor in Medical Research University of Toronto was a leader in aviation research work conducted in Canada during the late 1930s-1940s on problems associated with acceleration. Among his accomplishments in the field Franks developed an anti-G suit (the " F.F.S."] which applied pressure to the calves thighs and abdomen to prevent pooling of the blood in the veins of these areas and supported the increased pressure developed in the arterial bed of the same regions. This prevented blackouts and unconsciousness and delayed the onset of fatigue- critical problems for pilots subjected to centrifugal force during aerial manoeuvrers. [Ref. 6] This [and other versions of the F.F.S.] required testing in a controlled and reproduceable environment. For this purpose a "human centrifuge" the R.C.A.F. accelerator was designed and constructed. [see 1987.0229 and 1976.0529]. [Ref. 5] | To prevent pooling of the blood in the veins of the abdomen and extremities. | The Mark III F.F.S. was the first anti-G suit to be used in actual air operations anywhere in the world. It demonstrated the value and practicality of anti-G suits which lead to further development of the technology and later versions of the Franks suit. The first prototype suit was constructed of thin cotton and made to fit Franks himself . It was sewn together in Franks' office at the University of Toronto and had thin rubber bladders vulcanized throughout allowing the wearer's full body to be protected by a thin film of water. Franks wore the suit during testing in a Finch Fleet biplane. He realized that not all areas of the body required equal protection from G-forces and modified his original prototype accordingly. This piece may be one of the elements of the refined prototype suit. [Ref. 6 p.114] The body part for which the piece was designed and some elements of construction/finish are handwritten in black lead pencil on the exterior suggesting it may also have served as a pattern or provided instructions for assembly [by tailor ?]. | Medical Technology | Research | Products | Aviation | Clothing | Outerwear | fibre->cotton;fibre - possible->;metal->;resin->rubber;synthetic | 40 | 17 | 7 | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2002.0613.004.aa.cs.png | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2002.0613.004.aa.cs.thumb.png | |||||||||
| 88604 | 88604 | 2002.0613.005 | Suit part anti-G | cotton [and possibly other] fabric components; metal zippers and eyelets; rubber bladders and tubing; synthetic tubing connectors | F.F.S. III | prototype 1 | University of Toronto | Canada | Ontario | Toronto | 1939 | circa | 10 | Off-white cotton fabric and thread; gold tone metal zipper has drab-green colour woven fabric [cotton ?] facing; light and dark brown rubber tubing and brown synthetic tube connect mitt to .4 right forearm. | Dr. W.R. Franks Professor in Medical Research University of Toronto was a leader in aviation research work conducted in Canada during the late 1930s-1940s on problems associated with acceleration. Among his accomplishments in the field Franks developed an anti-G suit (the " F.F.S."] which applied pressure to the calves thighs and abdomen to prevent pooling of the blood in the veins of these areas and supported the increased pressure developed in the arterial bed of the same regions. This prevented blackouts and unconsciousness and delayed the onset of fatigue- critical problems for pilots subjected to centrifugal force during aerial manoeuvrers. [Ref. 6] This [and other versions of the F.F.S.] required testing in a controlled and reproduceable environment. For this purpose a "human centrifuge" the R.C.A.F. accelerator was designed and constructed. [see 1987.0229 and 1976.0529]. [Ref. 5] | To prevent pooling of the blood in the veins of the abdomen and extremities. | The Mark III F.F.S. was the first anti-G suit to be used in actual air operations anywhere in the world. It demonstrated the value and practicality of anti-G suits which lead to further development of the technology and later versions of the Franks suit. The first prototype suit was constructed of thin cotton and made to fit Franks himself . It was sewn together in Franks' office at the University of Toronto and had thin rubber bladders vulcanized throughout allowing the wearer's full body to be protected by a thin film of water. Franks wore the suit during testing in a Finch Fleet biplane. He realized that not all areas of the body required equal protection from G-forces and modified his original prototype accordingly. This piece may be one of the elements of the refined prototype suit. [Ref. 6 p.114] The body part for which the piece was designed and some elements of construction/finish are handwritten in black lead pencil on the exterior suggesting it may also have served as a pattern or provided instructions for assembly [by tailor ?]. | Medical Technology | Research | Products | Aviation | Clothing | Outerwear | fibre->cotton;fibre - possible->;metal->;resin->rubber;synthetic | 31 | 21.5 | 4.5 | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2002.0613.005.aa.cs.png | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2002.0613.005.aa.cs.thumb.png | |||||||||
| 88605 | 88605 | 2002.0613.006 | Suit part anti-G | cotton [and possibly other] fabric components; metal zippers and eyelets; rubber bladders and tubing; metal and synthetic tubing connectors | F.F.S. III | prototype 1 | University of Toronto | Canada | Ontario | Toronto | 1939 | circa | 10 | Off-white cotton fabric and thread; off-white elastic lacings; silver metal eyelets; black metal buckle; gold tone metal zipper [shared with .7 right calf segment] has tan colour woven fabric [cotton ?] facing; light brown and black rubber tubing extends from internal rubber bladders [tubing shared with .7 right calf segment]: tubing connectors are black metal and/or opaque brown synthetic. | Dr. W.R. Franks Professor in Medical Research University of Toronto was a leader in aviation research work conducted in Canada during the late 1930s-1940s on problems associated with acceleration. Among his accomplishments in the field Franks developed an anti-G suit (the " F.F.S."] which applied pressure to the calves thighs and abdomen to prevent pooling of the blood in the veins of these areas and supported the increased pressure developed in the arterial bed of the same regions. This prevented blackouts and unconsciousness and delayed the onset of fatigue- critical problems for pilots subjected to centrifugal force during aerial manoeuvrers. [Ref. 6] This [and other versions of the F.F.S.] required testing in a controlled and reproduceable environment. For this purpose a "human centrifuge" the R.C.A.F. accelerator was designed and constructed. [see 1987.0229 and 1976.0529]. [Ref. 5] | To prevent pooling of the blood in the veins of the abdomen and extremities. | The Mark III F.F.S. was the first anti-G suit to be used in actual air operations anywhere in the world. It demonstrated the value and practicality of anti-G suits which lead to further development of the technology and later versions of the Franks suit. The first prototype suit was constructed of thin cotton and made to fit Franks himself . It was sewn together in Franks' office at the University of Toronto and had thin rubber bladders vulcanized throughout allowing the wearer's full body to be protected by a thin film of water. Franks wore the suit during testing in a Finch Fleet biplane. He realized that not all areas of the body required equal protection from G-forces and modified his original prototype accordingly. This piece may be one of the elements of the refined prototype suit. [Ref. 6 p.114] The body part for which the piece was designed and some elements of construction/finish are handwritten in black lead pencil on the exterior suggesting it may also have served as a pattern or provided instructions for assembly [by tailor ?]. | Medical Technology | Research | Products | Aviation | Clothing | Outerwear | fibre->cotton;fibre - possible->;metal->;resin->rubber;synthetic | 36.5 | 28 | 4 | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2002.0613.006.aa.cs.png | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2002.0613.006.aa.cs.thumb.png | |||||||||
| 88606 | 88606 | 2002.0613.007 | Suit part anti-G | cotton [and possibly other] fabric components; metal zippers and eyelets; rubber bladders and tubing; metal and synthetic tubing connectors | F.F.S. III | prototype 1 | University of Toronto | Canada | Ontario | Toronto | 1939 | circa | 10 | Off-white cotton fabric and thread; off-white elastic lacings; silver metal eyelets; black metal buckle; gold tone metal zipper [shared with .6 right thigh segment] has tan colour woven fabric [cotton ?] facing; light brown and black rubber tubing extends from internal rubber bladders [tubing shared with .7 right thigh segment]: tubing connectors are black metal and/or opaque brown synthetic. | Dr. W.R. Franks Professor in Medical Research University of Toronto was a leader in aviation research work conducted in Canada during the late 1930s-1940s on problems associated with acceleration. Among his accomplishments in the field Franks developed an anti-G suit (the " F.F.S."] which applied pressure to the calves thighs and abdomen to prevent pooling of the blood in the veins of these areas and supported the increased pressure developed in the arterial bed of the same regions. This prevented blackouts and unconsciousness and delayed the onset of fatigue- critical problems for pilots subjected to centrifugal force during aerial manoeuvrers. [Ref. 6] This [and other versions of the F.F.S.] required testing in a controlled and reproduceable environment. For this purpose a "human centrifuge" the R.C.A.F. accelerator was designed and constructed. [see 1987.0229 and 1976.0529]. [Ref. 5] | To prevent pooling of the blood in the veins of the abdomen and extremities. | The Mark III F.F.S. was the first anti-G suit to be used in actual air operations anywhere in the world. It demonstrated the value and practicality of anti-G suits which lead to further development of the technology and later versions of the Franks suit. The first prototype suit was constructed of thin cotton and made to fit Franks himself . It was sewn together in Franks' office at the University of Toronto and had thin rubber bladders vulcanized throughout allowing the wearer's full body to be protected by a thin film of water. Franks wore the suit during testing in a Finch Fleet biplane. He realized that not all areas of the body required equal protection from G-forces and modified his original prototype accordingly. This piece may be one of the elements of the refined prototype suit. [Ref. 6 p.114] The body part for which the piece was designed and some elements of construction/finish are handwritten in black lead pencil on the exterior suggesting it may also have served as a pattern or provided instructions for assembly [by tailor ?]. | Medical Technology | Research | Products | Aviation | Clothing | Outerwear | fibre->cotton;fibre - possible->;metal->;resin->rubber;synthetic | 36.5 | 17 | 12 | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2002.0613.007.aa.cs.png | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2002.0613.007.aa.cs.thumb.png | |||||||||
| 88607 | 88607 | 2002.0613.008 | Suit part anti-G | cotton [and possibly other] fabric components; metal zipper; rubber bladders and tubing; metal and synthetic tubing connectors | F.F.S. III | prototype 1 | University of Toronto | Canada | Ontario | Toronto | 1939 | circa | 10 | Off-white cotton fabric and thread; gold tone metal zipper has black colour woven fabric [cotton ?] facing; light brown and black rubber tubing extends from internal rubber bladders [tubing shared with .7 right thigh segment]: tubing connectors are black metal and/or opaque brown synthetic. | Dr. W.R. Franks Professor in Medical Research University of Toronto was a leader in aviation research work conducted in Canada during the late 1930s-1940s on problems associated with acceleration. Among his accomplishments in the field Franks developed an anti-G suit (the " F.F.S."] which applied pressure to the calves thighs and abdomen to prevent pooling of the blood in the veins of these areas and supported the increased pressure developed in the arterial bed of the same regions. This prevented blackouts and unconsciousness and delayed the onset of fatigue- critical problems for pilots subjected to centrifugal force during aerial manoeuvrers. [Ref. 6] This [and other versions of the F.F.S.] required testing in a controlled and reproduceable environment. For this purpose a "human centrifuge" the R.C.A.F. accelerator was designed and constructed. [see 1987.0229 and 1976.0529]. [Ref. 5] | To prevent pooling of the blood in the veins of the abdomen and extremities. | The Mark III F.F.S. was the first anti-G suit to be used in actual air operations anywhere in the world. It demonstrated the value and practicality of anti-G suits which lead to further development of the technology and later versions of the Franks suit. The first prototype suit was constructed of thin cotton and made to fit Franks himself . It was sewn together in Franks' office at the University of Toronto and had thin rubber bladders vulcanized throughout allowing the wearer's full body to be protected by a thin film of water. Franks wore the suit during testing in a Finch Fleet biplane. He realized that not all areas of the body required equal protection from G-forces and modified his original prototype accordingly. This piece may be one of the elements of the refined prototype suit. [Ref. 6 p.114] The body part for which the piece was designed and some elements of construction/finish are handwritten in black lead pencil on the exterior suggesting it may also have served as a pattern or provided instructions for assembly [by tailor ?]. | Medical Technology | Research | Products | Aviation | Clothing | Outerwear | fibre->cotton;fibre - possible->;metal->;resin->rubber;synthetic | 36.5 | 23 | 6 | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2002.0613.008.aa.cs.png | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2002.0613.008.aa.cs.thumb.png | |||||||||
| 88608 | 88608 | 2002.0613.009 | Suit part anti-G | cotton [and possibly other] fabric components; metal zipper; rubber bladders and tubing; metal and synthetic tubing connectors | F.F.S. III | prototype 1 | University of Toronto | Canada | Ontario | Toronto | 1939 | circa | 10 | Off-white cotton fabric and thread; gold tone metal zipper has black colour woven fabric [cotton ?] facing; light brown and black rubber tubing extends from internal rubber bladders; off-white elastic fabric lacings; black metal buckles. | Dr. W.R. Franks Professor in Medical Research University of Toronto was a leader in aviation research work conducted in Canada during the late 1930s-1940s on problems associated with acceleration. Among his accomplishments in the field Franks developed an anti-G suit (the " F.F.S."] which applied pressure to the calves thighs and abdomen to prevent pooling of the blood in the veins of these areas and supported the increased pressure developed in the arterial bed of the same regions. This prevented blackouts and unconsciousness and delayed the onset of fatigue- critical problems for pilots subjected to centrifugal force during aerial manoeuvrers. [Ref. 6] This [and other versions of the F.F.S.] required testing in a controlled and reproduceable environment. For this purpose a "human centrifuge" the R.C.A.F. accelerator was designed and constructed. [see 1987.0229 and 1976.0529]. [Ref. 5] | To prevent pooling of the blood in the veins of the abdomen and extremities. | The Mark III F.F.S. was the first anti-G suit to be used in actual air operations anywhere in the world. It demonstrated the value and practicality of anti-G suits which lead to further development of the technology and later versions of the Franks suit. The first prototype suit was constructed of thin cotton and made to fit Franks himself . It was sewn together in Franks' office at the University of Toronto and had thin rubber bladders vulcanized throughout allowing the wearer's full body to be protected by a thin film of water. Franks wore the suit during testing in a Finch Fleet biplane. He realized that not all areas of the body required equal protection from G-forces and modified his original prototype accordingly. This piece may be one of the elements of the refined prototype suit. [Ref. 6 p.114] The body part for which the piece was designed and some elements of construction/finish are handwritten in black lead pencil on the exterior suggesting it may also have served as a pattern or provided instructions for assembly [by tailor ?]. | Medical Technology | Research | Products | Aviation | Clothing | Outerwear | fibre->cotton;fibre - possible->;metal->;resin->rubber;synthetic | 87 | 43 | 5 | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2002.0613.009.aa.cs.png | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2002.0613.009.aa.cs.thumb.png | |||||||||
| 88609 | 88609 | 2002.0613.010 | Bag camera | cotton canvas [and possibly other] fabric components; metal frame; synthetic view window. | F.F.S. III | prototype 1 | University of Toronto | Canada | Ontario | Toronto | 1939 | circa | 10 | Off-white heavy weight cotton [?] canvas bag has off-white cotton [?] drawstring closures; fitted with silver metal bracket internal support and synthetic viewing window frame. | Dr. W.R. Franks Professor in Medical Research University of Toronto was a leader in aviation research work conducted in Canada during the late 1930s-1940s on problems associated with acceleration. Among his accomplishments in the field Franks developed an anti-G suit (the " F.F.S."] which applied pressure to the calves thighs and abdomen to prevent pooling of the blood in the veins of these areas and supported the increased pressure developed in the arterial bed of the same regions. This prevented blackouts and unconsciousness and delayed the onset of fatigue- critical problems for pilots subjected to centrifugal force during aerial manoeuvrers. [Ref. 6] This heavy fabric bag previously identified as Franks' suit component and tentatively identified as a camera bag. [Ref. 3] This [and other versions of the F.F.S.] required testing in a controlled and reproduceable environment. For this purpose a "human centrifuge" the R.C.A.F. accelerator was designed and constructed. [see 1987.0229 and 1976.0529]. [Ref. 5] | Presumably used to protect contents by limiting exposure to environmental changes. | The Mark III F.F.S. was the first anti-G suit to be used in actual air operations anywhere in the world. It demonstrated the value and practicality of anti-G suits which lead to further development of the technology and later versions of the Franks suit. The first prototype suit was constructed of thin cotton and made to fit Franks himself . It was sewn together in Franks' office at the University of Toronto and had thin rubber bladders vulcanized throughout allowing the wearer's full body to be protected by a thin film of water. Franks wore the suit during testing in a Finch Fleet biplane. He realized that not all areas of the body required equal protection from G-forces and modified his original prototype accordingly. This piece may be one of the elements of the refined prototype suit. [Ref. 6 p.114] | Medical Technology | Research | Products | Aviation | Clothing | Outerwear | fibre->cotton - possible;fibre->canvas - possible;metal;synthetic | 50 | 23 | 12 | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2002.0613.010.aa.cs.png | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2002.0613.010.aa.cs.thumb.png | |||||||||
| 17086 | 17086 | 1975.0336.001 | Sackbut | Totally hand built. Wood stand and top (partially made of old trunk boards). Synthetic metal and glass electronic components switches cords parts. Synthetic key keyboard (from some type of small organ). | prototype | Canada | Ontario | Ottawa | 1945 | 1948 | between | Presumed to have been patented by NRC. | 1 | Unfinished wood (parts originally painted grey). Synthetic components primarily black white and brown. Metal components plated brushed painted black and unfinished. | Prototype Sackbut one of four designed by pioneering Canadian electronic music composer and instrument designer Dr. Hugh Le Caine of NRC built by Le Caine in his home electronic music studio in 1945-1948 and brought to NRC in 1954 for further development. | A monophonic synthesizer producing one tone at a time intended as a performance and studio instrument with pitch volume and timbre controlled by a touch sensitive keyboard and a foot pedal (ref. 2). | The "first synthesizer" which pioneered several techniques later used in voltage controlled synthesizers it advanced the application of voltage control wave form generation and frequency modulation to the production and control of musical sound (ref. 3). | Communications | Music | Electronic | wood;synthetic;metal;glass;fibre;paper | 95 | 52 | 82 | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/1975.0336.001.aa.cs.png | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/1975.0336.001.aa.cs.thumb.png | ||||||||||||
| 87674 | 87674 | 2002.0351.001 | Automobile | METAL BODY & PARTS/ GLASS WINDOWS MIRRORS PARTS/ SYNTHETIC PARTS/ FABRIC SEAT COVERINGS & ROOF LINING/ RUBBER TIRES | Toyota/Prius | prototype | Toyota | Japan | Takaoma | 1998 | 1 | MICA GREEN EXTERIOR/ LIGHT GREY SEAT COVERING ROOF & WALL COVERING CARPET/ TWO SHADES OF TEXTURED LIGHT GREY ON DASHBOARD/ GREY STEERING WHEEL/ BLACK SYNTHETIC WINDOW FRAMES BUMPERS WIPERS CONTROLS PARTS/ METALLIC CONTROLS & PARTS/ RED & WHITE SYNTHETIC LAMPS/ BLACK RUBBER/ FLAT GREY PAINTED RIMS | Prius was introduced to the Canadian market in October 1998 at The National museum of Science & Technology in Ottawa by Toyota Canada for sale at Toyota dealers in 2000. This prototype is one of five donated to Canadian Museums and Science Centres. The Prius is the word's best selling hybrid (as of 2010). Over 14 000 have sold in Canada and more than 1.7 million have sold internationally. *Sales figures as of 2009. | Owner driven passenger vehicle for general transportation. | Prius is considered the first mass produced hybrid (electric/gas) vehicle and was seen as major solution to air pollution from burning gasoline. It is ideally suited to stop and go driving of urban streets. The car runs on battery power until a speed of 20 mph is attained whereupon gasoline engine kicks in. | Motorized Ground Transportation | Automotive vehicles | metal->;synthetic->;glass->;fibre->;resin->rubber | 467 | 167 | 183 | 1400 kg | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2002.0351.001.aa.cs.png | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2002.0351.001.aa.cs.thumb.png | ||||||||||||||
| 88146 | 88146 | 2002.0492.001 | Motion machine continuous passive | metal synthetic leather and fabric materials of construction. | prototype | Canada | Ontario | Toronto | 1978 | 3 | Grey enamel painted finish on metal motor housing: opaque synthetic dome secured to white synthetic base on one side of motor housing casing; white velcro strip closures threaded through metal fittings on opposite side of casing. Grey synthetic covering on metal wire extending from motor head; white synthetic plug housing. White synthetic covering on metal cable connecting motor to glove. Brown suede glove has chamois covering over cable connection point and part of hand; wide yellow woven fabric cuff; yellow velcro tab closure. Silver metal wire and fitting. | Prototype CPM machine for hand built by Craig Pon a student at the University of Toronto. in 1978. This version was never actually used on a patient but was the forerunner of the later devices. The concept of continuous passive motion [CPM] and design of CPM devices was championed by Dr. Robert Salter an orthopaedic surgeon at the Hospital for Sick Children and professor and head of orthopaedic surgery at the University of Toronto. One of 5 CPM devices donated to the History of Medicine Museum Toronto by Toronto Medical Corp. Scarborough Ont. in May 1987. | Prototype version of device designed to provide continuous controlled range -of -motion action to an injured or post-surgery limb specifically the hand. | Based on the hypothesis that continuous passive motion would stimulate the healing and regeneration of articular cartilage through differentiation of pluripotential mesenchymal cells. CPM devices promote patient comfort by improving circulation and encouraging wound healing and preventing excessive post-operative swelling. | Medical Technology | Research | Equipment | metal->;synthetic->;fibre->;skin->chamois;skin->leather | 160 | 13 | 11 | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2002.0492.001.aa.cs.png | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2002.0492.001.aa.cs.thumb.png | |||||||||||||||
| 88149 | 88149 | 2002.0493.001 | Motion machine continuous passive | synthetic & metal materials of construction. | second prototype | prototype | University of Toronto | Canada | Ontario | Toronto | 1980 | 1 | White synthetic casing; metal limb. | This device was built in 1980 at the University of Toronto and was the first CPM of the hand ever applied to a patient. The concept of continuous passive motion [CPM] and design of CPM devices was championed by Dr. Robert Salter an orthopaedic surgeon at the Hospital for Sick Children and professor and head of orthopaedic surgery at the University of Toronto. One of 5 CPM devices donated to the History of Medicine Museum Toronto by Toronto Medical Corp. Scarborough Ont. in May 1987. | 2nd prototype version of device designed to provide continuous controlled range -of -motion action to an injured or post-surgery limb specifically the hand. | Based on the hypothesis that continuous passive motion would stimulate the healing and regeneration of articular cartilage through differentiation of pluripotential mesenchymal cells. CPM devices promote patient comfort by improving circulation and encouraging wound healing and preventing excessive post-operative swelling. | Medical Technology | Research | Equipment | synthetic;metal | 26 | 5.8 | 2.6 | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2002.0493.001.aa.cs.png | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2002.0493.001.aa.cs.thumb.png | |||||||||||||
| 88150 | 88150 | 2002.0494.001 | Motion machine continuous passive | metal synthetic leather and wood materials of construction. | second prototype | prototype | S & J Engineering | 1979 | 2 | Black leather & synthetic shoulder harness; silver metal rods & fittings; white moulded synthetic limb support & fittings; white velcro closures on support; dark blue synthetic motor housing box; wooden box painted blue contains black synthetic battery compartment liner [box lid is .2]; grey synthetic covering on cord. | This device was built in 1979 and was the first CPM of the upper limb ever applied to a patient. The concept of continuous passive motion [CPM] and design of CPM devices was championed by Dr. Robert Salter an orthopaedic surgeon at the Hospital for Sick Children and professor and head of orthopaedic surgery at the University of Toronto. One of 5 CPM devices donated to the History of Medicine Museum Toronto by Toronto Medical Corp. Scarborough Ont. in May 1987. | 2nd prototype version of device designed to provide continuous controlled range -of -motion action to an injured or post-surgery limb specifically the elbow/upper limb. | Based on the hypothesis that continuous passive motion would stimulate the healing and regeneration of articular cartilage through differentiation of pluripotential mesenchymal cells. CPM devices promote patient comfort by improving circulation and encouraging wound healing and preventing excessive post-operative swelling. | Medical Technology | Research | Equipment | metal->;synthetic->;skin->leather;wood | 92 | 34 | 13 | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2002.0494.001.aa.cs.png | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2002.0494.001.aa.cs.thumb.png | ||||||||||||||||
| 88155 | 88155 | 2002.0496.001 | Motion machine continuous passive | metal & synthetic materials of construction. | Toronto lower limb CPM | prototype | Toronto Medical Corp. | Canada | Ontario | Scarborough | 1984 | 3 | Metal base housing motor controls moving parts etc. has grey baked enamel finish; smooth black control panel carrying handle and handle mounting plate. black metal and/or synthetic fittings especially knobs covers for hinged or jointed components pads etc. Silver metal rods bars etc. | This example was built in 1984 and was the prototype of the lower limb CPM being manufactured by TMC in 1987. The concept of continuous passive motion [CPM] and design of CPM devices was championed by Dr. Robert Salter an orthopaedic surgeon at the Hospital for Sick Children and professor and head of orthopaedic surgery at the University of Toronto. One of 5 CPM devices donated to the History of Medicine Museum Toronto by Toronto Medical Corp. Scarborough Ont. in May 1987. | Device designed to provide continuous controlled range -of -motion action to an injured or post-surgery limb specifically the lower limb (ie. foot calf and/or thigh) | Based on the hypothesis that continuous passive motion would stimulate the healing and regeneration of articular cartilage through differentiation of pluripotential mesenchymal cells. CPM devices promote patient comfort by improving circulation and encouraging wound healing and preventing excessive post-operative swelling. This version can be battery operated or run off the main electrical supply. | Medical Technology | Medical equipment | metal;synthetic | 85.5 | 32 | 40.5 | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2002.0496.001.aa.cs.png | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2002.0496.001.aa.cs.thumb.png | ||||||||||||||
| 88280 | 88280 | 2002.0552.001 | Artificial heart-lung machine | metal (primarily brass); wooden knobs on hand cranks. | prototype | Canada | Ontario | Toronto | 1950 | before | 1 | All metal (mostly brass) construction save wooden knobs on crank handles; 2 metal brackets painted white. Heavily soiled; heavy covering of grease & dirt covers machine. | Heart-lung machine was built by Dr. Campbell R. Cowan (b.1906) Banting and Best Dept. of Medical Research University of Toronto in late 1940s. It was made for Drs. A. L. Chute & William Mustard of the Hospital for Sick Children Toronto. Dr. Cowan was a very talented designer and builder of mechanical devices. From 1930-1971 he served as Research Associate to Comptroller Banting and Best Dept. of Medical Research (and with cross- appointment to Dept. of Physiology University of Toronto) Cowan was largely responsible for the development of apparatus used by Dr. George Clowes in his surgical approach to the mitral valve of the dog's heart. He also developed an extracorporeal chamber making possible the study of extremely thin films of blood with particular reference to platelets platelet clumping and thrombosis. Dr. Cowan published numerous papers with members of the Dept. on various subjects including several with Dr. Best on the prevention of thrombosis. During WWII he served as an officer in the R.C.N. Medical Research division studying protective clothing and ditching suits designed to provide greater protection for soldiers forced to abandon ship. (Ref. 4) | To bypass living heart so that surgeon may work in a relatively bloodless field. | One of a series of artificial heart-lung machines used in experimental surgery on animals. The machine ensures that the entire body in supplied with oxygenated blood: this provides for the healthy functioning of the kidney liver and spinal cord throughout the surgery. (Ref. 5) For technical explanation of process of re-routing blood from body through machine please see Ref. 5. Please see also later version of artificial heart-lung machine 2002.0553. | Medical Technology | Research | Equipment | metal->brass;wood | 80 | 37 | 22 | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2002.0552.001.aa.cs.png | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2002.0552.001.aa.cs.thumb.png | ||||||||||||||
| 88281 | 88281 | 2002.0553.001 | Artificial heart-lung machine | metal (including aluminium) rubber wood & synthetic parts. | prototype | Canada | Ontario | Toronto | 1951 | circa | 13 | All metal (aluminium ? ) construction; 4 red rubber bulbs (.2-.5); black rubber tubing [.6-.13]; clear synthetic tubing junction [on .8]; 2 black coated wood scales; black synthetic adjustment knob. | Heart-lung machine was built by Dr. Campbell R. Cowan (b.1906) Banting and Best Dept. of Medical Research University of Toronto c. 1951. Dr. Cowan was a very talented designer and builder of mechanical devices. From 1930-1971 he served as Research Associate to Comptroller Banting and Best Dept. of Medical Research (and with cross- appointment to Dept. of Physiology University of Toronto) Cowan was largely responsible for the development of apparatus used by Dr. George Clowes in his surgical approach to the mitral valve of the dog's heart. He also developed an extracorporeal chamber making possible the study of extremely thin films of blood with particular reference to platelets platelet clumping and thrombosis. Dr. Cowan published numerous papers with members of the Dept. on various subjects including several with Dr. Best on the prevention of thrombosis. During WWII he served as an officer in the R.C.N. Medical Research division studying protective clothing and ditching suits designed to provide greater protection for soldiers forced to abandon ship. (Ref. 4) | To bypass living heart so that surgeon may work in a relatively bloodless field. | Pump developed as result of experience gained making two earlier pumps for Drs. A. L. Chute & W. Mustard of Hospital for Sick Children Toronto in late 1940s. This pump was used by Dr. Bigelow in experimental heart surgery in the 1950s at the Toronto General Hospital. (Ref. 2) Please see also earlier smaller version of artificial heart-lung machine 2002.0552. | Medical Technology | Research | Equipment | metal->aluminum;wood->;resin->rubber;synthetic | 101 | 58 | 34 | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2002.0553.001.aa.cs.png | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2002.0553.001.aa.cs.thumb.png | ||||||||||||||
| 88282 | 88282 | 2002.0553.002 | Artificial heart-lung machine part | prototype | Canada | Ontario | Toronto | 1951 | circa | 13 | Medical Technology | Research | Equipment | resin->rubber | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2002.0553.002.aa.cs.png | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2002.0553.002.aa.cs.thumb.png | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 88283 | 88283 | 2002.0553.003 | Artificial heart-lung machine part | prototype | Canada | Ontario | Toronto | 1951 | circa | 13 | Medical Technology | Research | Equipment | resin->rubber;metal | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 88284 | 88284 | 2002.0553.004 | Artificial heart-lung machine part | prototype | Canada | Ontario | Toronto | 1951 | circa | 13 | Medical Technology | Research | Equipment | resin->rubber;metal | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 88285 | 88285 | 2002.0553.005 | Artificial heart-lung machine part | prototype | Canada | Ontario | Toronto | 1951 | circa | 13 | Medical Technology | Research | Equipment | resin->rubber;metal | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 88286 | 88286 | 2002.0553.006 | Artificial heart-lung machine part | prototype | Canada | Ontario | Toronto | 1951 | circa | 13 | Medical Technology | Research | Equipment | resin->rubber;metal | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 88287 | 88287 | 2002.0553.007 | Artificial heart-lung machine part | prototype | Canada | Ontario | Toronto | 1951 | circa | 13 | Medical Technology | Research | Equipment | resin->rubber;metal | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 88288 | 88288 | 2002.0553.008 | Artificial heart-lung machine part | prototype | Canada | Ontario | Toronto | 1951 | circa | 13 | Medical Technology | Research | Equipment | resin->rubber;metal | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 88289 | 88289 | 2002.0553.009 | Artificial heart-lung machine part | prototype | Canada | Ontario | Toronto | 1951 | circa | 13 | Medical Technology | Research | Equipment | resin->rubber;metal | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 88290 | 88290 | 2002.0553.010 | Artificial heart-lung machine part | prototype | Canada | Ontario | Toronto | 1951 | circa | 13 | Medical Technology | Research | Equipment | resin->rubber;metal | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 88291 | 88291 | 2002.0553.011 | Artificial heart-lung machine part | prototype | Canada | Ontario | Toronto | 1951 | circa | 13 | Medical Technology | Research | Equipment | resin->rubber;metal | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 88292 | 88292 | 2002.0553.012 | Artificial heart-lung machine part | prototype | Canada | Ontario | Toronto | 1951 | circa | 13 | Medical Technology | Research | Equipment | resin->rubber;metal | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 88293 | 88293 | 2002.0553.013 | Artificial heart-lung machine part | prototype | Canada | Ontario | Toronto | 1951 | circa | 13 | Medical Technology | Research | Equipment | resin->rubber;metal | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 88320 | 88320 | 2002.0566.001 | Exchanger heat | stainless steel | prototype | Canadian Pipe & Steel Fabricators | Canada | Ontario | Toronto | 1958 | 1 | Bright stainless-steel finish on all exterior surfaces. | Designed by Dr. Raymond Heimbecker at Banting Institute surgical research laboratory. The blood-heat exchanger and oxygenator were successfully used in 1958 for the first adult open heart operation in Canada . Used with oxygenator 2002.0565 in open heart surgery at Toronto General Hospital from 1958-63. Manufactured by Canadian Pipe & Steel Fabricators Toronto. | To maintain precise temperature of blood circulating through human body during surgery. | Blood-heat exchanger designed to maintain the precise control of blood temperature: body temperature of patient is consequently regulated. Thermostat can also produce rapid cooling and warming of patient thus lowering their metabolic rate. Intake and output of oxygenated blood took place through two threaded openings on cylinder. Inside the cylinder are twenty pipes through which the blood is circulated. Oxygenated (purified) blood was returned to the patient via their aorta canula. | Medical Technology | Medical equipment | Machines & apparatus | metal->stainless steel | 61.7 | 13.5 cm | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2002.0566.001.aa.cs.png | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2002.0566.001.aa.cs.thumb.png | |||||||||||||||
| 88638 | 88638 | 2002.0619.001 | Artificial kidney machine | metal; cellulose acetate casing | prototype | Canada | Ontario | Toronto | 1946 | 5 | Metal frame; metal wire mesh covering; cellulose acetate casing. | First artificial kidney machine made in North America by Dr. Gordon Murray simultaneously and independently of Willem Kolff's invention in Holland in the 1940s. Designed and built by Murray himself it was used successfully on four patients at Toronto General Hospital 1946-47. These patients suffering from acute kidney failure were the first in North America to be treated with renal dialysis. Murray was a remarkable surgeon and innovator whose work earned him international recognition. In the 1930s Dr. Murray introduced the anticoagulant Heparin to world clinical practice; in the '40s he developed the first artificial kidney in North America; and in 1955 he performed the first successful transplant of a human heart valve. Unfortunately these achievements are often overshadowed by his later controversial work on an anti-cancer serum and on unconventional surgery for injuries caused by traumatic paraplegia. (Ref. 3] | To filter impurities from blood. | Filtering unit is composed of bath jar (.3) containing wire mesh cylinder wrapped around with casing (.1) within which a thermometer stirrer and heating coil are suspended from the cover (.2). The pump unit (.4) was used to circulate blood through the filter [ie. membrane and dialysate solution] and return it to the patient. Parts of this first artificial kidney machine were used in the development and earliest versions of Murray's second artificial kidney machine designed with Dr. Walter Roschlau c. 1951-53. [see 2002.0610] | Medical Technology | Medical equipment | Machines & apparatus | Medical Technology | Research | Equipment | metal->;synthetic->cellulose acetate | 43.5 | 28.5 cm | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2002.0619.001.aa.cs.png | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2002.0619.001.aa.cs.thumb.png | |||||||||||||
| 88639 | 88639 | 2002.0619.002 | Cover | synthetic cover disk; woven fabric covering on metal electrical wires; metal (including copper) glass rubber and synthetic components. | prototype | Canada | Ontario | Toronto | 1946 | 5 | Dark brown synthetic cover disk; medium brown fabric covering on metal electrical wires; metal clear glass red and black rubber and synthetic components. | First artificial kidney machine made in North America by Dr. Gordon Murray simultaneously and independently of Willem Kolff's invention in Holland in the 1940s. Designed and built by Murray himself it was used successfully on four patients at Toronto General Hospital 1946-47. Murray was a remarkable surgeon and innovator whose work earned him international recognition. In the 1930s Dr. Murray introduced the anticoagulant Heparin to world clinical practice; in the '40s he developed the first artificial kidney in North America; and in 1955 he performed the first successful transplant of a human heart valve. Unfortunately these achievements are often overshadowed by his later controversial work on an anti-cancer serum and on unconventional surgery for injuries caused by traumatic paraplegia. (Ref. 3] | To house elements of artificial kidney filter and cover and protect contents of dialysing bath. | Bath jar cover incorporated thermometer heating element and stirring rod used to govern the dialysate [solution] through which the blood was circulated. [Ref. 3] The temperature controls were necessary to maintain the patient's blood temperature outside the body. The stirrer was used to ensure constant movement of dialysate solution during dialysis. Cover with temperature controls and stirrer appears to have been used again in earliest version of Murray & Roschlau's artificial kidney machine. [see 2002.0620] | Medical Technology | Medical equipment | Machines & apparatus | Medical Technology | Research | Equipment | metal->;synthetic->;fibre->;resin->rubber;metal->copper | 53 | 30.0 cm | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2002.0619.002.aa.cs.png | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2002.0619.002.aa.cs.thumb.png | |||||||||||||
| 88641 | 88641 | 2002.0619.004 | Pump system | Heavy silver metal base; dull silver metal rods supports and other minor fittings; metal casing on motor has black enamel finish on casing; dark brown fabric covering on electrical wire; medium brown wood support housing for blue glass tube; clear glass tube; red rubber seal; cork; power switch has dark brown/black bakelite casing. | prototype | Canada | Ontario | Toronto | 1946 | 5 | Heavy silver metal base; dull silver metal rods supports and other minor fittings; metal casing on motor has black enamel finish on casing; dark brown fabric covering on electrical wire; medium brown wood support housing for blue glass tube; clear glass tube; red rubber seal; cork; power switch has dark brown/black bakelite casing. | First artificial kidney machine made in North America by Dr. Gordon Murray simultaneously and independently of Willem Kolff's invention in Holland in the 1940s. Designed and built by Murray himself it was used successfully on four patients at Toronto General Hospital 1946-47. Murray was a remarkable surgeon and innovator whose work earned him international recognition. In the 1930s Dr. Murray introduced the anticoagulant Heparin to world clinical practice; in the '40s he developed the first artificial kidney in North America; and in 1955 he performed the first successful transplant of a human heart valve. Unfortunately these achievements are often overshadowed by his later controversial work on an anti-cancer serum and on unconventional surgery for injuries caused by traumatic paraplegia. (Ref. 3] | Used to circulate blood through dialysate solution. | Murray's artificial kidney used a pump rather than gravity to circulate blood through filtering medium. The design of the pumping system was problematic: the system could not crush blood corpuscles cause clotting or produce hemolysis and had to operate smoothly and efficiently. Murray's design incorporated an electric motor-driven syringe which inflated and deflated a rubber tambour (condom). [Ref. 5] Blood flow was controlled by intake and outlet valves. [2002.0620 Ref. 8] Elements of this assembly were used in the earliest version of Murray & Roschlau's artificial kidney machine [2002.0620] The metal base supports electric motor and reciprocating rod were among these "recycled" elements. [please see photographs Ref. 6] | Medical Technology | Medical equipment | Machines & apparatus | Medical Technology | Research | Equipment | metal->;fibre->;wood->;glass->;resin->rubber;wood->cork;synthetic->bakelite | 48 | 29.8 | 18 | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2002.0619.004.aa.cs.png | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2002.0619.004.aa.cs.thumb.png | ||||||||||||
| 88643 | 88643 | 2002.0620.001 | Artificial kidney machine | metal rubber cork and glass components. | prototype | Murray Dr. G. & Roschlau Dr. W. | Canada | Ontario | Toronto | 1951 | 1953 | between | 10 | Bright silver metal [stainless steel ?] frame and selected fittings; black rubber diaphragm and selected fittings; clear glass tube. | Second artificial kidney designed and manufactured by Drs. Gordon Murray and Walter Roschlau at W.P Caven Research Foundation Toronto c. 1951-1953. It was used experimentally in his laboratory on Holmwood Ave. (site of the CRV) and once for emergency treatment on a patient suffering kidney failure at Toronto General Hospital. [Ref.4] Murray's second-generation machine was an improvement from the original: it's design features made it more compact and efficient easier to handle set-up and use and less intimidating for both patient and hospital staff. [Ref. 8] Murray abandoned his renal dialysis research c. 1954 . Murray was a remarkable surgeon and innovator whose work earned him international recognition. In the 1930s Dr. Murray introduced the anticoagulant Heparin to world clinical practice; in the '40s he developed the first artificial kidney in North America; and in 1955 he performed the first successful transplant of a human heart valve. Unfortunately these achievements are often overshadowed by his later controversial work on an anti-cancer serum and on unconventional surgery for injuries caused by traumatic paraplegia. (2002.0619 Ref. 3] | Used to move blood from patient to artificial kidney machine and return filtered blood to patient. | Diaphragm pump with push-and-pull action: the plunger [which is not permanently attached] pushes on the diaphragm which is driven into the pump chamber expelling blood through the outlet valve. Refilling of the pump chamber with blood occurs by passive aspiration during the plunger's back stroke. The pump has a capacity of 30 mL and was autoclaved after assembly. (Ref. 5) In earlier version of artificial kidney machine Murray used an electric motor to power a pump assembly: a rubber tambour was inflated and deflated by the action of a piston-syringe with intake and outlet valves controlling the blood flow. [see 2002.0619.4] | Medical Technology | Research | Equipment | Medical Technology | Medical equipment | Machines & apparatus | metal->stainless steel - possible;resin->rubber;wood->cork;glass;metal | 19 | 9 | 12.7 | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2002.0620.001.aa.cs.png | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2002.0620.001.aa.cs.thumb.png | |||||||||
| 88644 | 88644 | 2002.0620.002 | Pump dialysate | metal rubber cork and glass components. | prototype | Murray Dr. G. & Roschlau Dr. W. | Canada | Ontario | Toronto | 1951 | 1953 | between | 10 | Bright silver metal [stainless steel ?] frame and selected fittings; black rubber diaphragm and selected fittings; clear glass tubes larger of which is supported by black metal rod. | Second artificial kidney designed and manufactured by Drs. Gordon Murray and Walter Roschlau at W.P Caven Research Foundation Toronto c. 1951-1953. It was used experimentally in his laboratory on Holmwood Ave. (site of the CRV) and once for emergency treatment on a patient suffering kidney failure at Toronto General Hospital. [Ref.4] Murray's second-generation machine was an improvement from the original: it's design features made it more compact and efficient easier to handle set-up and use and less intimidating for both patient and hospital staff. [Ref. 8] Murray abandoned his renal dialysis research c. 1954 . Murray was a remarkable surgeon and innovator whose work earned him international recognition. In the 1930s Dr. Murray introduced the anticoagulant Heparin to world clinical practice; in the '40s he developed the first artificial kidney in North America; and in 1955 he performed the first successful transplant of a human heart valve. Unfortunately these achievements are often overshadowed by his later controversial work on an anti-cancer serum and on unconventional surgery for injuries caused by traumatic paraplegia. (2002.0619 Ref. 3] | Used to move dialysate solution through dialysate filter. | In second generation artificial kidney machine both a blood and dialysate pump were employed. This allowed for precise control of dialysate flow and for the storage of dialysate container in a cabinet (and out of sight). The pump and valve system used in this pump is identical to the blood pump (.1) The plunger in this pump is fixed to the rubber diaphragm in order to exert pull during the backstroke. This is necessary to overcome the difference in height between the dialysate container (usually stored in a cabinet below the dialyser [filter] ] and the dialyser. Like the blood pump the dialysate pump had a capacity of 30 mL. Unlike the blood pump the dialysate pump did not require sterilization prior to use. [Ref. 5] | Medical Technology | Research | Equipment | Medical Technology | Medical equipment | Machines & apparatus | metal->stainless steel - possible;resin->rubber;wood->cork;glass;metal | 22 | 9.6 | 12.7 | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2002.0620.002.aa.cs.png | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2002.0620.002.aa.cs.thumb.png | |||||||||
| 88645 | 88645 | 2002.0620.003 | Dialyzer | Upper & lower head pieces are chrome-plated steel: inner areas bolts and inlet & outlet ports have dull silver metal finish; bright silver metal [chrome-plated brass] blood and dialysate chambers; red-brown rubber gaskets; and clear and opaque cellophane sheets. | prototype | Murray Dr. G. & Roschlau Dr. W. | Canada | Ontario | Toronto | 1951 | 1953 | between | 10 | Upper & lower head pieces are chrome-plated steel: inner areas bolts and inlet & outlet ports have dull silver metal finish; bright silver metal [chrome-plated brass] blood and dialysate chambers; red-brown rubber gaskets; and clear and opaque cellophane sheets. | Second artificial kidney designed and manufactured by Drs. Gordon Murray and Walter Roschlau at W.P Caven Research Foundation Toronto c. 1951-1953. It was used experimentally in his laboratory on Holmwood Ave. (site of the CRV) and once for emergency treatment on a patient suffering kidney failure at Toronto General Hospital. [Ref.4] Murray's second-generation machine was an improvement from the original: it's design features made it more compact and efficient easier to handle set-up and use and less intimidating for both patient and hospital staff. [Ref. 8] Murray abandoned his renal dialysis research c. 1954 . Murray was a remarkable surgeon and innovator whose work earned him international recognition. In the 1930s Dr. Murray introduced the anticoagulant Heparin to world clinical practice; in the '40s he developed the first artificial kidney in North America; and in 1955 he performed the first successful transplant of a human heart valve. Unfortunately these achievements are often overshadowed by his later controversial work on an anti-cancer serum and on unconventional surgery for injuries caused by traumatic paraplegia. (2002.0619 Ref. 3] | To filter harmful impurities from blood before returning it to patient. | Dr. Walter Roschlau worked with Murray at the W.P. Caven Research Foundation on the design of the second generation artificial kidney machine. One of the most significant features of the later model was the parallel plate design of the dialyzer. Roschlau experimented with flow patterns volume requirements the dialyzing membrane surfaces and the production of multiples of blood and dialysate chambers before settling on this design. Compact and more robust than the earlier coil dialyzer this version had an enlarged surface area and reduced blood-volume requirements. [Ref. 8] It consists of 2 head pieces between which are mounted repeating dialyzing units: each of these units is composed of blood chamber dialysate chamber rubber gaskets and cellophane dialyzing sheets. [see 2002.0620.4-.10] | Medical Technology | Research | Equipment | Medical Technology | Medical equipment | Machines & apparatus | metal->steel;metal->brass;resin->rubber;synthetic->cellulose | 21 | 9 | 22.7 | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2002.0620.003.aa.cs.png | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2002.0620.003.aa.cs.thumb.png | |||||||||
| 88646 | 88646 | 2002.0620.004 | Gasket | red-brown rubber | prototype | Murray Dr. G. & Roschlau Dr. W. | Canada | Ontario | Toronto | 1951 | 1953 | between | 10 | Smooth red-brown gaskets. | Second artificial kidney designed and manufactured by Drs. Gordon Murray and Walter Roschlau at W.P Caven Research Foundation Toronto c. 1951-1953. It was used experimentally in his laboratory on Holmwood Ave. (site of the CRV) and once for emergency treatment on a patient suffering kidney failure at Toronto General Hospital. [Ref.4] Murray's second-generation machine was an improvement from the original: it's design features made it more compact and efficient easier to handle set-up and use and less intimidating for both patient and hospital staff. [Ref. 8] Murray abandoned his renal dialysis research c. 1954 . Murray was a remarkable surgeon and innovator whose work earned him international recognition. In the 1930s Dr. Murray introduced the anticoagulant Heparin to world clinical practice; in the '40s he developed the first artificial kidney in North America; and in 1955 he performed the first successful transplant of a human heart valve. Unfortunately these achievements are often overshadowed by his later controversial work on an anti-cancer serum and on unconventional surgery for injuries caused by traumatic paraplegia. (2002.0619 Ref. 3] | Used to provide a leak-proof seal: specifically to prevent leaks within and from the dialyzer [filter unit] of an artificial kidney machine. | Dr. Walter Roschlau worked with Murray at the W.P. Caven Research Foundation on the design of the second generation artificial kidney machine. One of the most significant features of the later model was the parallel plate design of the dialyzer. Roschlau experimented with flow patterns volume requirements the dialyzing membrane surfaces and the production of multiples of blood and dialysate chambers before settling on this design. Compact and more robust than the earlier coil dialyzer this version had an enlarged surface area and reduced blood-volume requirements. [Ref. 8] It consists of 2 head pieces between which are mounted repeating dialyzing units: each of these units is composed of blood chamber dialysate chamber rubber gaskets and cellophane dialyzing sheets. [see 2002.0620.4-.10] Rubber gaskets located at either end of dialyzing unit and between the dialysate chambers were used to define and maintain the capacity of the chambers and to prevent leaks. Made of pure gum [rubber] approx. 0.75mm thick they are exactly the same size and shape as the blood chambers. [Ref. 5] | Medical Technology | Research | Equipment | Medical Technology | Medical equipment | Machines & apparatus | resin->rubber | 23.1 | 9 | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2002.0620.004.aa.cs.png | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2002.0620.004.aa.cs.thumb.png | ||||||||||
| 88647 | 88647 | 2002.0620.005 | Gasket | red-brown rubber | prototype | Murray Dr. G. & Roschlau Dr. W. | Canada | Ontario | Toronto | 1951 | 1953 | between | 10 | Smooth red-brown gaskets. | Second artificial kidney designed and manufactured by Drs. Gordon Murray and Walter Roschlau at W.P Caven Research Foundation Toronto c. 1951-1953. It was used experimentally in his laboratory on Holmwood Ave. (site of the CRV) and once for emergency treatment on a patient suffering kidney failure at Toronto General Hospital. [Ref.4] Murray's second-generation machine was an improvement from the original: it's design features made it more compact and efficient easier to handle set-up and use and less intimidating for both patient and hospital staff. [Ref. 8] Murray abandoned his renal dialysis research c. 1954 . Murray was a remarkable surgeon and innovator whose work earned him international recognition. In the 1930s Dr. Murray introduced the anticoagulant Heparin to world clinical practice; in the '40s he developed the first artificial kidney in North America; and in 1955 he performed the first successful transplant of a human heart valve. Unfortunately these achievements are often overshadowed by his later controversial work on an anti-cancer serum and on unconventional surgery for injuries caused by traumatic paraplegia. (2002.0619 Ref. 3] | Used to provide a leak-proof seal: specifically to prevent leaks within and from the dialyzer [filter unit] of an artificial kidney machine. | Dr. Walter Roschlau worked with Murray at the W.P. Caven Research Foundation on the design of the second generation artificial kidney machine. One of the most significant features of the later model was the parallel plate design of the dialyzer. Roschlau experimented with flow patterns volume requirements the dialyzing membrane surfaces and the production of multiples of blood and dialysate chambers before settling on this design. Compact and more robust than the earlier coil dialyzer this version had an enlarged surface area and reduced blood-volume requirements. [Ref. 8] It consists of 2 head pieces between which are mounted repeating dialyzing units: each of these units is composed of blood chamber dialysate chamber rubber gaskets and cellophane dialyzing sheets. [see 2002.0620.4-.10] Rubber gaskets located at either end of dialyzing unit and between the dialysate chambers were used to define and maintain the capacity of the chambers and to prevent leaks. Made of pure gum [rubber] approx. 0.75mm thick they are exactly the same size and shape as the blood chambers. [Ref. 5] | Medical Technology | Research | Equipment | Medical Technology | Medical equipment | Machines & apparatus | resin->rubber | 23.1 | 9 | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2002.0620.005.aa.cs.png | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2002.0620.005.aa.cs.thumb.png | ||||||||||
| 88648 | 88648 | 2002.0620.006 | Filter | cellophane (stored inside mylar envelope) | prototype | Murray Dr. G. & Roschlau Dr. W. | Canada | Ontario | Toronto | 1951 | 1953 | between | 10 | Second artificial kidney designed and manufactured by Drs. Gordon Murray and Walter Roschlau at W.P Caven Research Foundation Toronto c. 1951-1953. It was used experimentally in his laboratory on Holmwood Ave. (site of the CRV) and once for emergency treatment on a patient suffering kidney failure at Toronto General Hospital. [Ref.4] Murray's second-generation machine was an improvement from the original: it's design features made it more compact and efficient easier to handle set-up and use and less intimidating for both patient and hospital staff. [Ref. 8] Murray abandoned his renal dialysis research c. 1954 . Murray was a remarkable surgeon and innovator whose work earned him international recognition. In the 1930s Dr. Murray introduced the anticoagulant Heparin to world clinical practice; in the '40s he developed the first artificial kidney in North America; and in 1955 he performed the first successful transplant of a human heart valve. Unfortunately these achievements are often overshadowed by his later controversial work on an anti-cancer serum and on unconventional surgery for injuries caused by traumatic paraplegia. (2002.0619 Ref. 3] | Part of assembled filter unit of artificial kidney machine. | Within dialyzer cellophane sheet is sandwiched between a rubber gasket and and blood chamber: two cellophane sheets are arranged in this way in each dialyzing unit. The cellophane dialyzing sheets are made of sausage casing supplied by C.A. Pemberton & Co. Ltd. (1953) Toronto. When dry they are cut to the size of the blood frames. Because cellophane has a tendency to expand slightly when wet the required number of sheets is then soaked in water. Covered with a blood frame for full immersion the soaking sheets [n their water bath] are autoclaved. After cooling a blood frame template is positioned over the stacked wet sheets and eight holes punched with a sharp cork borer. The still-wet sheets are placed in a suitable container filled with water and autoclaved again for storage. Cellophane (Pemberton W x 24) is impermeable to bacteria and viruses so dialysate [solution] does not require sterilization for use. [Ref. 5] | Medical Technology | Research | Equipment | Medical Technology | Medical equipment | Machines & apparatus | synthetic->cellulose | 19.5 | 8.4 | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2002.0620.006.aa.cs.png | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2002.0620.006.aa.cs.thumb.png | |||||||||||
| 88649 | 88649 | 2002.0620.007 | Filter | cellophane (stored inside mylar envelope) | prototype | Murray Dr. G. & Roschlau Dr. W. | Canada | Ontario | Toronto | 1951 | 1953 | between | 10 | clear cellophane sheet stored with clear mylar envelope. | Second artificial kidney designed and manufactured by Drs. Gordon Murray and Walter Roschlau at W.P Caven Research Foundation Toronto c. 1951-1953. It was used experimentally in his laboratory on Holmwood Ave. (site of the CRV) and once for emergency treatment on a patient suffering kidney failure at Toronto General Hospital. [Ref.4] Murray's second-generation machine was an improvement from the original: it's design features made it more compact and efficient easier to handle set-up and use and less intimidating for both patient and hospital staff. [Ref. 8] Murray abandoned his renal dialysis research c. 1954 . Murray was a remarkable surgeon and innovator whose work earned him international recognition. In the 1930s Dr. Murray introduced the anticoagulant Heparin to world clinical practice; in the '40s he developed the first artificial kidney in North America; and in 1955 he performed the first successful transplant of a human heart valve. Unfortunately these achievements are often overshadowed by his later controversial work on an anti-cancer serum and on unconventional surgery for injuries caused by traumatic paraplegia. (2002.0619 Ref. 3] | Part of assembled filter unit of artificial kidney machine. | Within dialyzer cellophane sheet is sandwiched between a rubber gasket and and blood chamber: two cellophane sheets are arranged in this way in each dialyzing unit. The cellophane dialyzing sheets are made of sausage casing supplied by C.A. Pemberton & Co. Ltd. (1953) Toronto. When dry they are cut to the size of the blood frames. Because cellophane has a tendency to expand slightly when wet the required number of sheets is then soaked in water. Covered with a blood frame for full immersion the soaking sheets [n their water bath] are autoclaved. After cooling a blood frame template is positioned over the stacked wet sheets and eight holes punched with a sharp cork borer. The still-wet sheets are placed in a suitable container filled with water and autoclaved again for storage. Cellophane (Pemberton W x 24) is impermeable to bacteria and viruses so dialysate [solution] does not require sterilization for use. [Ref. 5] | Medical Technology | Research | Equipment | Medical Technology | Medical equipment | Machines & apparatus | synthetic->cellulose | 19.5 | 8.4 | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2002.0620.007.aa.cs.png | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2002.0620.007.aa.cs.thumb.png | ||||||||||
| 88650 | 88650 | 2002.0620.008 | Chamber blood | chrome-plated brass | prototype | Murray Dr. G. & Roschlau Dr. W. | Canada | Ontario | Toronto | 1951 | 1953 | between | 10 | Bright silver metal (chrome-plated brass). | Second artificial kidney designed and manufactured by Drs. Gordon Murray and Walter Roschlau at W.P Caven Research Foundation Toronto c. 1951-1953. It was used experimentally in his laboratory on Holmwood Ave. (site of the CRV) and once for emergency treatment on a patient suffering kidney failure at Toronto General Hospital. [Ref.4] Murray's second-generation machine was an improvement from the original: it's design features made it more compact and efficient easier to handle set-up and use and less intimidating for both patient and hospital staff. [Ref. 8] Murray abandoned his renal dialysis research c. 1954 . Murray was a remarkable surgeon and innovator whose work earned him international recognition. In the 1930s Dr. Murray introduced the anticoagulant Heparin to world clinical practice; in the '40s he developed the first artificial kidney in North America; and in 1955 he performed the first successful transplant of a human heart valve. Unfortunately these achievements are often overshadowed by his later controversial work on an anti-cancer serum and on unconventional surgery for injuries caused by traumatic paraplegia. (2002.0619 Ref. 3] | Part of assembled filter unit of artificial kidney machine. | Inflow and outflow occur through holes that form (when mounted) vertical conduits with slits into and out of the blood chambers. The thickness of each blood chamber is approx. 0.75 mm with a dialyzing surface of approx. 100 cm squared x 2 resulting in an approx. capacity of 7.5 mL per blood chamber. Diagonally opposed corners of blood and dialysate chambers are rounded for identification and must be matched when assembled within dialyzer. [Ref. 5] | Medical Technology | Research | Equipment | Medical Technology | Medical equipment | Machines & apparatus | metal->brass | 22.8 | 8.8 | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2002.0620.008.aa.cs.png | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2002.0620.008.aa.cs.thumb.png | ||||||||||
| 88651 | 88651 | 2002.0620.009 | Chamber dialysate | chrome-plated brass | prototype | Murray Dr. G. & Roschlau Dr. W. | Canada | Ontario | Toronto | 1951 | 1953 | between | 10 | Bright silver metal (chrome-plated brass). | Second artificial kidney designed and manufactured by Drs. Gordon Murray and Walter Roschlau at W.P Caven Research Foundation Toronto c. 1951-1953. It was used experimentally in his laboratory on Holmwood Ave. (site of the CRV) and once for emergency treatment on a patient suffering kidney failure at Toronto General Hospital. [Ref.4] Murray's second-generation machine was an improvement from the original: it's design features made it more compact and efficient easier to handle set-up and use and less intimidating for both patient and hospital staff. [Ref. 8] Murray abandoned his renal dialysis research c. 1954 . Murray was a remarkable surgeon and innovator whose work earned him international recognition. In the 1930s Dr. Murray introduced the anticoagulant Heparin to world clinical practice; in the '40s he developed the first artificial kidney in North America; and in 1955 he performed the first successful transplant of a human heart valve. Unfortunately these achievements are often overshadowed by his later controversial work on an anti-cancer serum and on unconventional surgery for injuries caused by traumatic paraplegia. (2002.0619 Ref. 3] | Part of assembled filter unit of artificial kidney machine. | Approx. 0.75 mm thick dialysate chambers have inflow and outflow through conduit holes that run parallel to those of the blood chambers with slits into and out of the dialysate chambers. They are mounted to operate in a counter current. The dialysate chambers were designed as solid plates with rivets projecting from both sides of each plate in order to stabilize the adjoining cellophane dialyzing sheets and to maintain a uniform dialyzing capacity. For these reasons one plate has two dialysate chambers each defined by a rubber gasket frame and the height of the rivet heads. The capacity of one pair of dialysate chambers is approx. 14 mL in an assembled and compressed dialyzer. Like blood chambers [2002.0620.8] dialysate chambers are rounded for ease of identification and assembly within dialyzer. [Ref. 5] | Medical Technology | Research | Equipment | Medical Technology | Medical equipment | Machines & apparatus | metal->brass | 22.8 | 8.8 | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2002.0620.009.aa.cs.png | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2002.0620.009.aa.cs.thumb.png | ||||||||||
| 88652 | 88652 | 2002.0620.010 | Template | synthetic | prototype | Murray Dr. G. & Roschlau Dr. W. | Canada | Ontario | Toronto | 1951 | 1953 | between | 10 | Rigid synthetic material has yellow-tint; incorporates series of small raised square bosses and 21 punched holes. | Second artificial kidney designed and manufactured by Drs. Gordon Murray and Walter Roschlau at W.P Caven Research Foundation Toronto c. 1951-1953. It was used experimentally in his laboratory on Holmwood Ave. (site of the CRV) and once for emergency treatment on a patient suffering kidney failure at Toronto General Hospital. [Ref.4] Murray's second-generation machine was an improvement from the original: it's design features made it more compact and efficient easier to handle set-up and use and less intimidating for both patient and hospital staff. [Ref. 8] Murray abandoned his renal dialysis research c. 1954 . Murray was a remarkable surgeon and innovator whose work earned him international recognition. In the 1930s Dr. Murray introduced the anticoagulant Heparin to world clinical practice; in the '40s he developed the first artificial kidney in North America; and in 1955 he performed the first successful transplant of a human heart valve. Unfortunately these achievements are often overshadowed by his later controversial work on an anti-cancer serum and on unconventional surgery for injuries caused by traumatic paraplegia. (2002.0619 Ref. 3] | Pattern used to ensure consistency and accuracy of completed item. | Medical Technology | Research | Equipment | Medical Technology | Medical equipment | Machines & apparatus | synthetic | 22.3 | 8.9 | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2002.0620.010.aa.cs.png | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2002.0620.010.aa.cs.thumb.png | |||||||||||
| 88711 | 88711 | 2002.0662.001 | Tightener wire | iron | prototype | Down Bros. | England | 1938 | circa | 1 | iron. | Part of a large collection of medical artifacts archival material & trade literature transferred to CSTM in 2002 from the former History of Medicine Museum Toronto ON. | To secure surgical wire around grafted bone. | Original prototype designed by Dr. R.I. Harris and manufactured in Toronto. Wire to be tightened was jammed into the V-shaped notches at the ends of the instrument. Difficulty encountered was keeping the instrument jaws from slipping on the wire. This model was abandoned. [Ref. 4] | Medical Technology | Instruments | Surgical | metal->iron | 28.4 | 9.5 | 1.7 | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2002.0662.001.aa.cs.png | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2002.0662.001.aa.cs.thumb.png | |||||||||||||||
| 97079 | 97079 | 2005.0038.001 | Vacuum tube | Isocan: glass tube; metal and synthetic parts/ frame: wood frame; metal parts; fabric supporters; synthetic cord? | prototype | ENGLISH ELECTRIC VALVE CO. LTD. | England | 1965 | circa | Frame: British Patent No. 730729 (1955) | 2 | Isocon: colourless transparent glass black and silvered glass; plated and metallic parts/ frame: unfinished wood; metallic parts; off-white fabric; black synthetic cord | The isocon was a experimental device used by Canadian astronomer Gordon A.H. Walker in the1960s to develop more sensitive detectors for astronomical observations. He was in the Dept. of Geophysics and Astronomy at the University of British Columbia and worked closely with staff (especially the tech staff during instrument development) at the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory in Victoria. Dr. Walker and his group at UBC were doing ground breaking research with these devices and they are (or almost) unique in Canada and rare world wide at least for astronomical use. Two or three groups were experimenting with similar technology in the US and UK. One of the major elements of Walker's research was to verify the accuracy of the systems compared to traditional techniques. | An image isocon vacuum tube part of an experimental system used to record images of astronomical phenomena in order to measure star fields and nebulae. | This device represents a major step from traditional photography based astronomical research and the associated equipment (e.g. microdensitometer (1998.0275) Cuffy Iris photometer) towards CCD based astronomical detectors. Its use enabled a large improvement in detector sensitivity and precision and made possible detection of rapid changes in astronomical spectra. Dr. Walker's system used the isocon as the detector for an astronomical spectrograph directly digitized the camera output and stored the results on magnetic tape. | Astronomy | Research | Analytical equipment & instruments | glass;metal;synthetic;wood;fibre | 13.5 | 11 | 67 | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2005.0038.001.aa.cs.png | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2005.0038.001.aa.cs.thumb.png | ||||||||||||||
| 99311 | 99311 | 2007.0295.001 | Camera & support | Clear white and opaque grey synthetic [plexiglass ?] frame fitted with silver metal hardware and turned brown wood handgrips. Black synthetic and silver metal components have smooth pebbled bright chromed and brushed finishes. Camera has clear glass lenses. Off-white paper lining transparent synthetic tube element bears black and red ink markings. Smooth black adhesive-backed tape [electrical tape ?] used to secure cable releases to handgrip. Black paper (?) bellows fitted to camera lens. | Home built | prototype | Canada | Ontario | Ottawa | 1970 | 1976 | circa | 985086 [Canada];1427886 [Great Britain] | 5 | Clear white and opaque grey synthetic [plexiglass ?] frame fitted with silver metal hardware and turned brown wood handgrips. Black synthetic and silver metal components have smooth pebbled bright chromed and brushed finishes. Camera has clear glass lenses. Off-white paper lining transparent synthetic tube element bears black and red ink markings. Smooth black adhesive-backed tape [electrical tape ?] used to secure cable releases to handgrip. Black paper (?) bellows fitted to camera lens. | Mr. Christie a chemist by profession was an enthusiast entomologist and nature photographer. He travelled around the world with Canadian entomologists to take close-up photos of insects. Many of his photographs were acquired by the [Canadian] Dept. of Agriculture and are now digitized. In the 1970s the Museum of Nature exhibited his images. [Ref. 1] | Specific: Designed to facilitate close-up photography of insects. | It is very challenging for a nature photographer to take a close-up of an insect in its natural habitat. Mr. Christie developed a device. a hand-held camera frame that allowed quick changing of the position of a flash to achieve a greater depth of field at high magnification while taking a photograph of an insect. Mr. Christie patented his device and intended to produce it commercially but potential users found it too complicated. The market for the device which was designed especially for insect photographers was small and production costs too high for a commercial success. [Ref. 1] | Photography | Still cameras | Specialized | synthetic->plexiglass - possible;synthetic;metal;glass;wood;paper - possible | 42.5 | 40 | 19.5 | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2007.0297.001.aa.cs.png | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2007.0297.001.aa.cs.thumb.png | |||||||||||
| 106150 | 106150 | 2013.0056.001 | Shovel avalanche | A natural coloured wooden shaft with a silver painted band at the top of the shaft; a synthetic [plastic] red handle with metal hardware. | prototype | Snow Research & Avalanche Warning Section | Canada | 2010 | circa | 2 | A natural coloured wooden shaft with a silver painted band at the top of the shaft; a synthetic [plastic] red handle with metal hardware. | Parks Canada operates a snow study plot in Rogers Pass National Historic Site of Canada in Glacier National Park B.C. Combined with meteorological data the daily information gathered recorded and monitored from studying the snowpack was used to produce daily avalanche forecasts and bulletins. Set in the context of “Snow Research” for “Avalanche Control”. | Used to dig snow pits for snow profile observations and if caught in an avalanche used to dig out buried victims. | This hand-made avalanche shovel prototype consists of what appears to be a modified snow shovel handle and a hand-made aluminum shovel blade adapted for cutting in snow. Designed and constructed for the 1980’s Canadian expeditions to Mount Everest but used in avalanche research forecasting and control. Today Vancouver-based G3 Genuine Guide Gear Inc. manufacturers aluminum bladed avalanche shovels which feature ice-cutting properties of a rounded edge such as on their AviTech model. | Meteorology | Precipitation amount rate & duration measurement | Snowfall | wood->;synthetic->plastic - possible | 55.6 | 11.5 | 4 | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2013.0056.001.aa.cs.png | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2013.0056.001.aa.cs.thumb.png | |||||||||||||||
| 106151 | 106151 | 2013.0056.002 | Shovel avalanche | A silver metal blade with a metal socket where the handle goes. | prototype | Snow Research & Avalanche Warning Section | Canada | 2010 | circa | 2 | A silver metal blade with a metal socket where the handle goes. | Parks Canada operates a snow study plot in Rogers Pass National Historic Site of Canada in Glacier National Park B.C. Combined with meteorological data the daily information gathered recorded and monitored from studying the snowpack was used to produce daily avalanche forecasts and bulletins. Set in the context of “Snow Research” for “Avalanche Control”. | Used to dig snow pits for snow profile observations and if caught in an avalanche used to dig out buried victims. | This hand-made avalanche shovel prototype consists of what appears to be a modified snow shovel handle and a hand-made aluminum shovel blade adapted for cutting in snow. Designed and constructed for the 1980’s Canadian expeditions to Mount Everest but used in avalanche research forecasting and control. Today Vancouver-based G3 Genuine Guide Gear Inc. manufacturers aluminum bladed avalanche shovels which feature ice-cutting properties of a rounded edge such as on their AviTech model. | Meteorology | Precipitation amount rate & duration measurement | Snowfall | metal | 39.5 | 19.5 | 5 | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2013.0056.002.aa.cs.png | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2013.0056.002.aa.cs.thumb.png | |||||||||||||||
| 63965 | 63965 | 1993.0171.001 | Rail guide model vehicle | FERROUS METAL TRUCK BODY & PARTS/ NON-FERROUS METAL PARTS/ RUBBER TIRES/ WOOD WHEELS/ FERROUS METAL RAILS/ WOOD & METAL EXTRA PARTS | patent model | MACKINNON K.L. | Canada | Ontario | Kingston | 1933 | circa | CANADIAN PATENT 337 251 DATED NOV. 21 1933/ U.S. PATENT PENDING IN 1934 | 5 | TRUCK PAINTED ORANGE ENAMEL/ RAIL ADAPTER MECHANISM PAINTED BLACK ENAMEL/ RED PAINTED WHEELS/ WHITE? TIRES/ BLACK PAINTED & PLATED RAILS | K.L. MACKINNON RETIRED SOLDIER OF KINGSTON ONT. DEVELOPED & PATENTED A ROTARY VALVE(1929-SEE 930172) & A VEHICLE RAIL GUIDE MECHANISM (1934). HE TRIED UNSUCCESSFULLY IN THE EARLY 1930'S TO INTEREST CANADIAN & AMERICAN MFRS. IN BOTH DEVICES. IN 1934 HE TRANSFERRED 8/10TH OF HIS RIGHTS TO BOTH PATENTS TO HIS SONS LACHLAN & DEITH ABBOT MACKINNON (DONOR) BOTH OF OTTAWA. | A MODEL TRUCK ADAPTED TO HAVE MECHANISMS ON THE FRONT & BACK AXLES TO ALLOW IT TO TRAVEL ON RAILS USED TO DEOMONSTRATE THIS TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION | REPRESENTS AN INDIVICUAL CANADIAN'S ATTEMPT TO DEVELOP & MARKET AN INNOVATION IN RAIL & MOTOR VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY. THIS EFFORT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL BUT LATER A RAIL AUTOMOBILE WAS DEVELOPED BY MODIFYING A 1958 PONTIAC SAFARI CHIEFTAIN STATION WAGON; A HY-RAIL MECHANISM WAS ADDED BY FAIRMONT RAILWAY MOTORS & THE CAR WAS USED FOR RAIL INSPECTIONS. | Motorized Ground Transportation | Models | Railway Transportation | Models | metal->;wood->;resin->rubber | 26.5 | 10.3 | 10 | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/1993.0171.001.aa.cs.png | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/1993.0171.001.aa.cs.thumb.png | |||||||||||
| 63970 | 63970 | 1993.0172.001 | Valve model rotary | WOOD/ METAL HARDWARE | patent model | MACKINNON K.L. | Canada | Ontario | Kingston | .4 CANADIAN PATENT 287 632 DATED MARCH 5 1929 | 4 | .1-.2 BROWN/.3 MAHOGANY COLOURED & VARNISHED | K.L. MACKINNON RETIRED SOLDIER OF KINGSTON ONT. DEVELOPED & PATENTED A ROTARY VALVE (1929) & A VEHICLE RAIL GUIDE (1933-SEE 930171). HE TRIEDUNSUCCESSFULLY IN THE EARY 1930''S TO INTEREST CANADIAN & AMERICAN MFRS. IN BOTH DEVICES. IN 1934 HE TRANSFERRED 8/10TH OF HIS INTEREST IN BOTH PATENTS TO HES SONS LACHLAN & KEITH ABBOT MACKINNON (DONOR) BOTH OF OTTAWA. | A MODEL DESIGNED TO ILLUSTRATE THE FUNCTIONING OF A ROTARY VALVE FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE | REPRESENTS AN INDIVIDUAL CANADIAN'S ATTEMPT TO DEVELOP & MARKET AN INNOVATION IN MOTOR VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY | Motorized Ground Transportation | Models | wood;metal | 20 | 5.5 | 7.4 | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/1993.0172.001.aa.cs.png | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/1993.0172.001.aa.cs.thumb.png | |||||||||||||||
| 63971 | 63971 | 1993.0172.002 | Valve model rotary | patent model | 4 | Motorized Ground Transportation | Models | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/1993.0172.002.aa.cs.png | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/1993.0172.002.aa.cs.thumb.png | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 63972 | 63972 | 1993.0172.003 | Valve model rotary | patent model | 4 | Motorized Ground Transportation | Models | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 101523 | 101523 | 2009.0020.005 | Standard reference | glass | n15164 | Zeiss Carl | 8 | Glass with black print | Instrument used by Canadian Food Inspection Agency Agriculture Canada. The lot with which this refractometer arrived contained tomato juice testing equipment which was designed to pinpoint the colour of the juice based on benchmark colour charts. However refractometers could be used to test a number of things including for instance honey grape juice wine and maple syrup. | Reference standard. | Chemistry | Test-measurement equipment | Analytical equipment & instruments | Agriculture | Research | Food | glass | 2 | 1 | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2009.0020.005.aa.cs.png | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2009.0020.005.aa.cs.thumb.png | |||||||||||||||||
| 101524 | 101524 | 2009.0020.006 | Case storage-carrying | cardboard | n15164 | Zeiss Carl | 8 | White round cardboard with blue band and black print | Instrument used by Canadian Food Inspection Agency Agriculture Canada. The lot with which this refractometer arrived contained tomato juice testing equipment which was designed to pinpoint the colour of the juice based on benchmark colour charts. However refractometers could be used to test a number of things including for instance honey grape juice wine and maple syrup. | Reference standard case. | Physics | paper->cardboard | 4 | 1.7 | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2009.0020.006.aa.cs.png | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2009.0020.006.aa.cs.thumb.png | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 92230 | 92230 | 2004.0157.001 | Camera | wood casing covered by pebbled leather/ leather strap/ metal film pack adapter & parts/ glass optical elements | RB Super D | lens: 880250 | Graflex Inc. | United States of America | New york | Rochester | 1954 | circa | camera: 2 029 238 (1936); 2 269 401 (1942); 2 304 035 (1942); 2 236 925 (1941); 2 273 386 (1942); OTHER PATS. PENDING"/ film holder: 2 056 144 (1936); 2 353 895 (1944) | 1 | black body covering & strap/ black painted plated & metallic parts | Example of a single lens reflex camera designed for use by professional & sophisticated amateur photographers. This particular camera was owned & used by Clovis Brisebois of Hudson Quebec an advanced amateur or semi-professional photographer who purchased the camera in 1954. | Device used to record still images on light sensitive film or plate. | Single lens reflex viewing was one of the most important developments in the history of the camera. A single lens reflex (SLR) camera allows through the lens viewing & focusing by reflecting incoming light from the lens upward to a viewing screen using a mirror or mirror & prism placed in front of the film or plate. At the moment of shutter release this reflective assembly is moved out of the way to allow the light to strike the photosensitive material behind. Because the photographer is able to view the scene through the lens itself SLR cameras allow very precise composition & focusing even on moving objects. They are especially well suited to photography with long focal length lenses where accurate focusing is more critical than with the short focus lenses widely used on consumer point & shoot cameras. Large numbers of reflex cameras began appearing in the 1890s the most influential design being the Graflex (1898). Designed by William F. Folmer the main feature included a focal plane shutter a folding hood for the focusing screen a compact almost cubical body & a lens that was extended on a bellows operated by rack & pinion. Most SLR cameras before 1914 resembled the Graflex which became especially popular among press photographers. The Graflex R.B. Super D. camera was a refinement of the R.B. Graflex Series D which was introduced in 1928. Both featured a revolving back that allowed a vertical or horizontal orientation of the picture frame without having to turn the camera on its side. The Super D. was the last Graflex SLR made: the 3.25 x 4.25 camera was introduced in 1941 the 4X5 model in 1948. The Super D differed from Series D in having an automatic diaphragm (full open for focusing automatically stopping down to preset opening when shutter released) & an Ektalite field lens which made the image in the viewing screen brighter and made focusing easier & more precise even in subdued light. As well it had built0in flash synchronization. The Super D was ideal for scenic work & for fine portraiture i… | Photography | Still cameras | Reflex | metal->;skin->leather;glass | 22.7 | 18.3 | 24 | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2004.0157.001.aa.cs.png | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2004.0157.001.aa.cs.thumb.png | |||||||||||
| 88147 | 88147 | 2002.0492.002 | Control unit | metal & synthetic materials of construction. | home built | Canada | Ontario | Toronto | 1978 | 3 | Unit cover has dark grey painted enamel finish; black synthetic switch; silver metal plug receptacles and minor fittings. Interior is silver metal; metal & synthetic fittings inside. Box bottom is black moulded synthetic; silver metal battery terminal connections. Red black and white synthetic covering on wires connecting 2 halves of box. | Provides basic on/off control power supplied by 2 C"- batteries and acts as connection point for motor and AC adapter. | metal;synthetic | 7.4 | 7.2 | 5.2 | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2002.0492.002.aa.cs.png | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2002.0492.002.aa.cs.thumb.png | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 5164 | 5164 | 1968.0539.002 | [ADDCOMM] | [ADDCOMM] | 4 | 47 | 31.5 | 14.5 | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/1968.0539.002.aa.cs.png | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/1968.0539.002.aa.cs.thumb.png | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6373 | 6373 | 1969.0138.002 | Eyepiece | Steel brass and glass. | [ADDCOMM] | Unknown | Unknown | 11 | Physics | Light & electromagnetic radiation | Optics | metal->steel;metal->brass;glass | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/1969.0138.002.aa.cs.png | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/1969.0138.002.aa.cs.thumb.png | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 30008 | 30008 | 1981.0501.002 | Lens | [ADDCOMM] | 11 | 5.1 | 5.3 cm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 44487 | 44487 | 1987.0254.002 | [ADDCOMM] | [ADDCOMM] | 14 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 44501 | 44501 | 1987.0255.002 | [ADDCOMM] | [ADDCOMM] | 15 | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/1987.0255.002.aa.cs.png | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/1987.0255.002.aa.cs.thumb.png | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 36582 | 36582 | 1984.0720.001 | Stove recreational | METAL BASE/FUEL TANK & REFLECTOR/ CAST METAL BURNER COMPONENTS/ SYNTHETIC VALVE KNOBS/ GLASS & BRASS PRESSURE GAUGE/ METAL WIRE HANDLE | [?]326 | Canadian Coleman Co. Ltd. ? | Canada | Ontario | Toronto | 1939 | 1945 | between | 1 | BASE METAL PAINTED BLACK/ REFLECTOR METAL PAINTED SILVER/ BURNER COMPONENTS & HANDLE METAL UNFINISHED/ VALVE KNOB BLACK SYNTHETIC/ GAUGE BRASS UNFINISHED | OF THE TYPE USED IN CDN. ARMED FORCES PERSONNEL PORTABLE KITCHENS | PORTABLE HEAT SOURCE FOR COOKING OUTDOORS/ USED BY OWNER TO PREPARE FOOD FOR FREEZING & CANNING/ MR. BALLARD BELIEVES A PREVIOUS OWNER USED THE STOVE WITH A STILL TO MFR. WHISKEY/ STOVE BURNED NAPTHA GAS | Domestic Technology | Food processing | Food preparation | metal->brass;synthetic;glass | 38.5 | 32 | 41.5 | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/1984.0720.001.aa.cs.png | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/1984.0720.001.aa.cs.thumb.png | |||||||||||||
| 45809 | 45809 | 1987.1078.001 | Vacuum tube | GLASS/ SYNTHETIC & METAL WORKING PARTS/ PAPER LABELS | 21ALP4A/ATP4 | [?]2317881 | SUPERIOR ELECTRONICS INC. | Canada | Québec | Montréal | 1 | TO TRANSLATE THE ELECTRICAL SIGNALS FROM THE TV RECEIVER INTO A VISIBLE PICTURE ON A LUMINESCENT SCREEN. | Vacuum Tubes | Television | Picture | glass;synthetic;metal;paper | 50 | 36 | 51 | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/1987.1078.001.aa.cs.png | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/1987.1078.001.aa.cs.thumb.png | |||||||||||||||||
| 79117 | 79117 | 1997.1105.001 | Gun flare | Steel; plastic pistol grip panels; silver spring loaded bolt mechanism on top possibly aluminum. | 4 Mk.1 | [8?]3284 | Unknown | Unknown | 1 | Predom. black; silver spring loaded bolt mechanism on top; dark brown grip panels. | A flare gun is a firearm that launches a flare (a pyrotechnic that produces a brilliant light) for illumination or as a communications or distress signal at sea or from ground to aircraft. | Aviation | Aviation armament | metal->steel;metal->aluminum - possible;synthetic->plastic | 25 | 13.5 | 5.0 cm | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/1997.1105.001.aa.cs.png | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/1997.1105.001.aa.cs.thumb.png | |||||||||||||||||||
| 43215 | 43215 | 1986.0669.001 | Unidentified artifact | METAL/ SYNTHETIC | PMC14 | Z[?] | General Electric Co. | England | 1970 | 1979 | circa | 1 | MOTTLED GREY MARBLED FINISH/ RED FLANGES/ BLACK FEET | USED IN CANADA | UNKNOWN | Vacuum Tubes | Miscellaneous | metal;synthetic | 56.5 | 27 | 34 | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/1986.0669.001.aa.cs.png | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/1986.0669.001.aa.cs.thumb.png | |||||||||||||||
| 76188 | 76188 | 1997.0018.001 | Canoe | .1 SUPER KEVLAR CANOE; WOOD SYNTHETIC & FABRIC COMPONENT PARTS..2-.3 WOODEN PADDLES; URETHANE PLASTIC TIP ON BLADE. | FREEDOM 17 TRIPPER | ZRY05294 L 197 | Bluewater Canoes | Canada | Ontario | Guelph | 1997 | 3 | .1 CANOE EXTERIOR IS BRIGHT RED; BRIGHT YELLOW WOVEN-TEXTURED INTERIOR; NATURAL WOOD DECKS GUNWALE THWARTS & YOKE; BLACK WOVEN NYLON SEATS./.2-.3 COMBINATION OF DARK MEDIUM & LIGHT COLOURED WOODS VARNISHED; BROWN URETHANE TIP. | FREEDOM LINE OF CANOES IS ONE OF THREE DEVELOPED BY YACHT DESIGNER STEVEKILLING FOR BLUEWATER CANOES. SINCE 1993 APPROX. 120 FREEDOM CANOES HAVE BEEN BUILT EACH TO ORDER. BLUEWATER IS ONE OF APPROX. 12 MAJOR MFRS OF CANOES IN CANADA. | TO PROVIDE MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION ON WATER. | MODERN VARIENT OF CLASSIC CANADIAN CANOE DESIGNED TO INCREASE SPEED & REDUCE PADDLING EFFORT. FEATURES ADDITIONAL ROCKER WHICH INCREASES TURNING RESPONSE WITHOUT SACRIFICING SPEED & MOLDED SPRAY RAIL ON BOW TO DEFLECT WAVES & DAMPEN PITCHING. THIS EXAMPLE FITTED WITH SLIDING FRONT SEAT WHICH ALLOWS USER TO ADJUST TRIM. 17' "TRIPPER" REPRESENTS STANDARD PROTOTYPE MODEL; SUPER KEVLAR LAMINATE REDUCES WEIGHT TO 52 LB. | Marine Transportation | Vessels | synthetic;wood;fibre | 523 | 84 | 48.5 | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/1997.0018.001.aa.cs.png | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/1997.0018.001.aa.cs.thumb.png | ||||||||||||||
| 10658 | 10658 | 1970.1338.001 | Engine airplane | Pratt & Whitney R1340-AN-1 Wasp | ZP-104927 | United Aircraft Corp. Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Div. | United States of America | Connecticut | East hartford | 1 | Aviation | Motive power | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 26838 | 26838 | 1979.0744.001 | Engine truck | METAL | ZN 24374 | Ford Motor Co. | United States of America | Michigan | Detroit | 1965 | 1 | POWER UNIT | Motorized Ground Transportation | Automotive engineering | metal | 145 | 40 | 75 | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/1979.0744.001.aa.cs.png | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/1979.0744.001.aa.cs.thumb.png | ||||||||||||||||||
| 98767 | 98767 | 2007.0065.001 | Boat | Exterior: white fibreglass body with light-and medium- red trim and graphics; silver metal windshield frames trim and fittings; clear glass windshield is hinged on passenger side- extends to provide continuous over front. Interior: medium-red carpeting covers floor and lower portion of walls; white light- and medium- imitation leather upholstered covering on seats and interior engine mounting shield; black pebble-textured synthetic dashboard and steering wheel; medium-brown wood and black synthetic accents. | Elite 166 | ZMC00135H889 | Cadorette Marine Corp. | Canada | Québec | Grand-mere | 1989 | 20 | Exterior: white fibreglass body with light-and medium- red trim and graphics; silver metal windshield frames trim and fittings; clear glass windshield is hinged on passenger side- extends to provide continuous over front. Interior: medium-red carpeting covers floor and lower portion of walls; white light- and medium- imitation leather upholstered covering on seats and interior engine mounting shield; black pebble-textured synthetic dashboard and steering wheel; medium-brown wood and black synthetic accents. | Représentatif d'une activité de loisir très populaire au Canada depuis les années 1950 en raison du nombre élevé de plans d'eau du revenu familial plus important et de l'urbanisation croissante Cadorette a été fondée en 1935 par Moise Cadorette à St-Jean des Piles dans la région de la Mauricie au Québec. Au début elle produisait principalement des canots et petites embarcations et vint à se diversifier pour inclure des embarcations à moteur. En 1982 la firme s'incorpora et devint Cadorette Marine Corporation. En 1985 elle déménagea à Grand-Mère localité aussi située dans la Mauricie. Elle prit de l'expansion car le climat était très favorable pour les produits de luxe tels les bateaux jusqu'en 1989. L'industrie de plaisance au Canada était en effet en pleine effervescence. Les consommateurs achetaient des bateaux de plus en plus gros et les semi hors-bord devenaient plus populaires. Cadorette produisait 32 modèles différents de bateaux à moteur : yachts croiseurs runabouts bateaux de pêche en plus des canots et des chaloupes. Elle employait 300 travailleurs. En 1990 une récession et l'accord du libre-échange firent sombrer l'industrie canadienne des bateaux. Plusieurs firmes firent faillite. Cadorette Marine acheta les moules et la marque de la compagnie Thundercraft un compétiteur établi à Lachute au Québec. En 1992 elle acheta les moules et la marque de commerce de la firme Les Bateauz Doral Ltée aussi établie à Grand-Mère depuis 1972. Elle devenait ainsi le plus important fabricant canadien de bateaux de plaisance. En 1994 toutefois elle fit faillite à son tour et fut rachetée par la société Jeanneau Canada une filiale de la compagnie française Jeanneau. Elle devint connue sous le nom de Doral. En 1996 Erwin Zecha acheta Doral. Depuis la firme connaît la prospérité. [Ref. 2] | Used for recreational boating on inland rivers and lakes. | En 1956 Cadorette a été la première firme de bateaux de plaisance au Canada a utilisé la fibre de verre pour mouler les coques de ses bateaux. Ce changement allait révolutionner l'industrie des bateaux de plaisance car désormais l'entretien des bateaux devenait plus facile pour les propriétaires en éliminant la nécessité de peinturer régulièrement.le bateau. Les embarcations duraient plus longtemps. Représentatif d'un type de bateau de plaisance de plus en plus populaire au Canada surtout depuis le début des années 1980 le runabout à pont ouvert en raison de son usage multi fonctionnel : sports randonnée pêche. Le pont ouvert permet aux personnes de prendre un bain de soleil. Bateau doté du moteur semi hors-bord MerCruiser avec pied Alpha One le plus populaire au Canada pour la navigation de plaisance pour la période de la fin des années 1980-1995 environ. Recommandé comme acquisition dans notre rapport sur les moteurs de petites embarcations de plaisance au Canada 1970-2004. [Ref. 2] | Marine Transportation | Vessels | glass->fibreglass;synthetic->;metal->;fibre->;synthetic->imitation leather;wood;glass | 503 | 218.5 | 137 | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2007.0065.001.aa.cs.png | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2007.0065.001.aa.cs.thumb.png | ||||||||||||||
| 97324 | 97324 | 2005.0111.002 | Synthesizer | synthetic casing controls parts/ metal parts | SC-7 | ZE72274 | Roland Corp. | Japan | 1992 | circa | 15 | ivory coloured synthetic casing parts/ black synthetic parts/ plated parts/ white paper labels | Part of a collection of electronic equipment for musical composition performance and recording owned and used by Canadian Paul Hoffert composer musician author researcher entrepreneur and arts administrator. American born he came to Canada as a child and his career has encompassed many areas of the Canadian music business including working as a jazz pianist CBC music director and performer educator manufacturer of stereo equipment music producer and film composer. In the late 1960s he worked for a short time as a researcher in Hugh LeCaine's electronic music lab at NRC where he wrote a computer program for music analysis and developed a solid-body electric violin. In 1968 Hoffert and rock drummer Skip Prokop formed the very successful jazz-rock band Lighthouse (1969-1974 1982 1993-present) which earned one platinum record and four gold records and received three Juno awards between 1971 and 1973 In 1977 Hoffert received a Canadian Film Award (later known as a Genie) for best original musical score for the movie "Outrageous!". He also headed the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television the Guild of Canadian Film and Television Composers and the Ontario Council for the Art. In 1995 he was inducted into the Canadian Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In 2009 he was appointed a Member of the Order of Canada. | This mini-synthesizer was one of a group of devices used together to make musical tones using digital electronic synthesis and play these tones by means of a keyboard. The set of instruments was used by a musician for composition while travelling. | The Hoffert collection consists of approximately 25 pieces of electronic equipment for musical composition performance and recording. These range from iconic keyboard instruments of the 1970s to a variety of digital devices from the 1980s to computer software from the early 1990s. These were used either for stage performances especially during his years in the jazz rock band Lighthouse or for work in his home studio. This is part of a travel kit assembled by Paul Hoffert for music composition while on the road. It consists of five MIDI compatible modules: 1) Novation MidiCon keyboard controller; 2) Roland SC-7 sound module - a mini-synthesizer; 3) Yamaha FB-01 sound module - a mini-synthesizer; 4) Passport MIDI interface - connects and switches between the above MIDI devices; 5) Sony Walkman cassette recorder and headphones - to record compositions | Communications | Music | Electronic | synthetic;metal | 20.2 | 16.6 | 3.7 | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2005.0111.002.aa.cs.png | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2005.0111.002.aa.cs.thumb.png | ||||||||||||||
| 20231 | 20231 | 1977.0285.001 | Motorcycle | TUBULAR STEEL FRAME/ METAL PARTS/ CHROMED HEADLIGHT RIM INSTRUMENT PANEL AIR CLEANER GUARD FRONT & REAR SAFETY GUARDS/ LEATHER SEAT/ RUBBER TIRES HANDL GRIPS FOOTREST PADS/ GLASS HEADLIGHT LENS | WLC | ZE-35T | Harley-Davidson Motor Co. | United States of America | Wisconsin | Milwaukee | 1942 | 1 | FROME FRONT & REAR FENDERS FUEL TANK WHEEL RIMS HANDLE BARS HEADLIGHT RIM EXHAUST PIPE ALL PAINTED BLACK/ BLACK SEAT TIRES FOOTREST PADS HAND GRIPS/ CHROMED FRONT & REAR SAFTY GUARD INSTRUMENT PANEL CASE HEADLIGHT RIM AIR CLEANER GUARD CHAIN GUARD & FRONT SIDE LIGHT | Before the Second World War Canada purchased and used Norton BSA and Indian motorcycles. As the war progressed England did not have enough motorcycles (BSA and Norton) to meet Canada's demand and eventually Indian could not fulfill their orders either. As a result the Canadian Army had to purchase motorcycles from other manufacturers. In 1941 the Canadian Army placed it's first order with Harley-Davidson for 45ci solo models and Big Twins; these would be known as the WLC and ELC Models respectively. WLCs were made from late 1941 through 1944 and were known as the Model 42WLC and Model 43WLC. The 43WLC was made in a 'Domestic' model for use in Canada and and an 'Export' version for use overseas. The WLC Models had two different style of Engine Numbers either 42WLCXXXX or 43WLCXXXX. The WLC Model although very similar to the US Army WLA differs in a few significant ways. The WLC has front and rear wheels that are interchangeable the front brake drum is the 'Big Twin' style lighting equipement is quite different the throttle is on the left handlebar with ignition timing on the right oil and gas lines are ruber and an auxiliary clutch hand lever is provided on the handlers. This model was manufactured between January and May 1942 as it's Engine Crankcase number falls between 42WLC10000 and 42WLC25000 (the numbers from this manufacturing period). | General transportation/military duties | WLC stands for: W - to show that the motorcyle is equipped with a 45 cubic inch side valve engine introduced in 1937 and first used on the Model W bikes. L - stands for High Compression. C - indicated a model developed for the Canadian National Defense Forces. WLCs did not receive a frame tag or frame number during production and were identified by the engine number embossed on the left side of the crankcase in the following fashion '42WLCXXXXX'. This was the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Furthermore all Harley-Davidson engine crankcases were numbered during their production on the lower front side of both halves by the year of manufacture followed by the sequence in which the crankcases were mated together (ie 42-12345 = the 12345th engine assembled in 1942). The 42WLC had a 45 ci V-twin. In 1942 9820 were produced. | Motorized Ground Transportation | Motorcycle vehicles | metal->chromium;metal->steel;skin->leather;resin->rubber;glass | 218 | 91.4 | 109 | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/1977.0285.001.aa.cs.png | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/1977.0285.001.aa.cs.thumb.png | ||||||||||||||
| 30363 | 30363 | 1981.0744.001 | Camera | METAL/ ALUMINUM/ CLOTH | SOLINETTE II | ZE 4727 | Agfa Kamerawerke | Germany | Munich | 1930 | circa | 1 | BLACK "LEATHERY" METAL BODY/ ALUMINUM TOP BOTTOM & LENS RIM/ BLACK CLOTH BELLOWS | TO RECORD STILL IMAGES | Photography | Still cameras | Viewfinder-folding | metal->aluminum;fibre | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/1981.0744.001.aa.cs.png | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/1981.0744.001.aa.cs.thumb.png | ||||||||||||||||||
| 98518 | 98518 | 2006.0155.001 | Transmitter fibre optic | Ferrous metal casing/ Metal wiring and parts/ Synthetic connector wire covering and parts/ Paper labels | NT8L73AA | ZD92827.1 | Nortel Networks | England | Paignton | 2000 | 2 | Gold coloured casing/ Yellow wire covering with white joiner/ Red and white connector with plated part/ Plated guards | Designed at Nortel optical lab at 3500 Carling Ave. Ottawa in the early 1990s. Nortel was the first optical equipment vendor to introduce optical transmitters and receivers able to operate at 10 Gbps the OC 192 industry standard for fibre optic networks. As a result Nortel enjoyed market dominance in these products for the rest of the decade. Later versions were used extensively in metropolitan (metro) fibre optic networks. | A device used to provide and modulate a laser light source for a fibre optic network. | This is a 10 Gbps transmitter designed for the OC192 optical network standard. It has a range of 80-170km without regeneration. Known as a Mach-Zehnder modulator this device generates on/off pulses of light using interference. The light beam from a continuous wave (CW) laser is split in two with each passing through a second length of fibre. An electrical voltage is applied to each fibre changing its refractive index and thus altering the phase of each light wave in a controlled manner. The two waves are recombined. If they have been put out of phase they subtract and the light beam is turned 'OFF'. Based on the principle of th Mach-Zehnder interferometer. | Communications | Telephony | Transmission | metal;synthetic;paper | 4.7 | 4.6 | 1.1 | ||||||||||||||||
| 50618 | 50618 | 1988.0701.001 | Lens | .1 METAL HOUSING GLASS LENS PLASTIC PTS/.2 PLASTIC/.3 PLASTIC/.4 METAL & PLASTIC BOX CARDBOARD | PAN-CINOR REFLEX | ZB 17913 | Berthiot | France | 4 | .1 BLACK HOUSING WITH SILVER PTS/ RED & WHITE PRINT FOR DISTANCE METER WHITE PRINT AROUND EDGE/.2 BLACK WITH WHITE PRINT/.3 BLACK/.4 BLACK KNOB ON END WITH SILVER ON REST/ BABY BLUE BOTTOM WHITE TOP BABY BLUE INSIDE | LENS OF A VARIABLE FOCAL LENGTH EFFECT | Photography | Cine camera parts | Optics | metal->;glass->;synthetic->plastic;paper->cardboard | 20.7 | 12.4 | 7 | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/1988.0701.001.aa.cs.png | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/1988.0701.001.aa.cs.thumb.png | ||||||||||||||||||
| 82798 | 82798 | 1999.0316.001 | Revolver | STEEL; PLASTIC HANDLE GRIPS | RCN | ZA 7574 | ENFIELD | 1943 | 1 | BLACK | ISSUED TO MILITARY PILOTS FOR PERSONAL PROTECTION | Aviation | Personal gear | metal->steel;synthetic->plastic | 26 | 16 | 3.5 | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/1999.0316.001.aa.cs.png | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/1999.0316.001.aa.cs.thumb.png | |||||||||||||||||||
| 38859 | 38859 | 1985.0058.001 | Propeller | WOOD; METAL | W69C23 | Z8078 | Sensenich Corp. | United States of America | Pennsylvania | Lancaster | 1930 | 1 | VARNISHED | TYPICAL LIGHT AIRCRAFT PROPELLER | AIRCRAFT PROPELLER | Aviation | Aircraft parts | wood;metal | 353.2 | 91.4 | 8.2 | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/1985.0058.001.aa.cs.png | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/1985.0058.001.aa.cs.thumb.png | |||||||||||||||
| 30438 | 30438 | 1981.0819.001 | Camera | EXTERIOR COVERING- ENAMEL LEATHER & NICKEL/ BODY- BRASS & METAL/ LENS HOUSING- BRASS & NICKELPLATING/ SHUTTER HOUSING- BRASS METAL & NICKEL PLATING/ LENS- GROUND GLASS/ VIEWFINDER- BRASS FRAME MIRROR AND GROUND GLASS | CONTAX I | Z69189 | Zeiss-Ikon | Germany | Dresden | 1932 | 1936 | between | 5 | EXTERIOR FINISHING- BLACK & SILVER/ BODY- BLACK/ LENS HOUSING- SILVER/ SHUTTER HOUSING- BLACK & SILVER/ VIEWFINDER- BLACK & CLEAR | TO RECORD STILL IMAGES | CAMERA FEATURING A METAL FOCAL PLANE SHUTTER A LONG BASE COMBINED RANGEFINDER AND A BAYONET-TYPE LENS MOUNT | Photography | Still cameras | Rangefinder | glass->enamel;skin->leather;metal->nickel;metal->brass | 13.8 | 6.1 | 7.4 | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/1981.0819.001.aa.cs.png | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/1981.0819.001.aa.cs.thumb.png | |||||||||||||
| 19007 | 19007 | 1976.0377.001 | Typewriter | ALL METAL | 16 | Z593575 | REMINGTON RAND LTD. | Canada | 1932 | after | 1 | BLACK CRINKLE ENAMEL/ WHITE ON BLACK KEYS/ VERY GOOD CONDITION AND GOOD APPEARANCE | MADE IN CANADA | TYPE SAMPLE (MODELS 11 AND UP DIFFERED FROM EARLIER UNITS) | Printing | Typesetting | Impact composition | metal | 26.5 | 47 | 38 | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/1976.0377.001.aa.cs.png | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/1976.0377.001.aa.cs.thumb.png | |||||||||||||||
| 27288 | 27288 | 1980.0021.001 | Camera | STEEL CONSTRUCTION/ GLASS ELEMENTS/ LEATHER COVERING ON BODY/ LEATHER CARRYING CASE | CONTAX I | Z46916 | Zeiss-Ikon | Germany | Dresden | 1932 | 1936 | between | 1 | ALL BLACK BODY SPEED SELECTOR SHUTTER RELEASE AND FILM WIND KNOBS UNPAINTED LENS WITH ONLY ABLACK BAND BEHIND FOCUSING KNURLING | THIS IS THE LATE FINAL EDITION OF THE FIVE VERSIONS OF THE CONTAX I PRODUCED FROM 1932-1937. VERTICAL FOCAL PLANESHUTTER WITH ALL-METAL BLINDS SPEEDS FROM 1/2 TO 1/1000. SEPARATE RANGE FINDER AND VIEWFINDER WINDOWS. CARL ZEISS SONNAR 1:2 F-50 CM LENS. REMOVABLE BACK. SHUTTER RELEASE AND FOCUSING MECHANISM ARE PLACED BESIDE ONE ANOTHER FOR EASE OF OPERATION. THE FILM ADVANCE & SHUTTER COCKING MECHANISM ARE LINKED TO PREVENT DOUBLE EXPOSURES. THIS MODEL SOLD FOR APPROX. $184.00 IN 1937. | Photography | Still cameras | Rangefinder | metal->steel;glass->;skin->leather | 13.6 | 7.2 | 7.6 | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/1980.0021.001.aa.cs.png | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/1980.0021.001.aa.cs.thumb.png | ||||||||||||||
| 26707 | 26707 | 1979.0649.001 | Plate licence | METAL | Z4226 | Unknown | Unknown | 2 | PAINTED BLUE WITH WHITE LETTERING | Motorized Ground Transportation | Accessories | metal | 17.7 | 10 | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/1979.0649.001.aa.cs.png | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/1979.0649.001.aa.cs.thumb.png | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 98702 | 98702 | 2007.0051.036 | Coupon | card stock | Z34231 | Punch & Ticket Co. | England | London n1 | 1939 | 1945 | between | 69 | black printed lettering on tan background | promotional; presented by photographer after candid picture taken; could be redeemed to purchase photographs of bearer | Aviation | Commemorative | Memorabilia | paper->card stock | 10.2 | 3.2 | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2007.0051.036.aa.cs.png | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2007.0051.036.aa.cs.thumb.png | ||||||||||||||||
| 97448 | 97448 | 2005.0140.007 | Vacuum tube | Clear glass tube houses glass off-white ceramic and metal components; silver metal contact pins; light brown moulded synthetic base. | 4517 | Z16162 | RCA | United States of America | 1978 | 1980 | circa | 9 | Clear glass tube houses glass off-white ceramic and metal components; silver metal contact pins; light brown moulded synthetic base. | Component of scanning electron microscope designed at Communication Research Centre in Ottawa and built by SEMCO at NRC's Montreal Rd. campus under an industry/ government partnership- one of the first such partnerships. The company lasted approx. 4-5 years but collapsed due to poor management. It was taken over successively by other companies. [Ref. 1] | VACUUM TUBE USED TO DETECT & MEASURE UV & VISIBLE RADIATION. | Vacuum Tubes | Photoemissive | Photomultiplier | glass;metal;ceramic;synthetic | 11.5 | 3.9 cm | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2005.0140.007.aa.cs.png | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2005.0140.007.aa.cs.thumb.png | |||||||||||||||
| 14626 | 14626 | 1973.0277.001 | Cash register | METAL | Z080-173 | VICTOR COMPTOMETER CORP. | Canada | Ontario | Galt | 1 | LIGHT BROWN METAL CHASSIS | Mathematics | Calculating devices | Mechanical | metal | 40.6 | 30.4 | 27.9 | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/1973.0277.001.aa.cs.png | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/1973.0277.001.aa.cs.thumb.png | ||||||||||||||||||
| 30328 | 30328 | 1981.0706.001 | Teleprinter | METAL COVER CHASSIS & WORKING PARTS/ SYNTHETIC WORKING PARTS KNOBS KEYS/ WOOD ROLLER/ FOAM LINING/ PAPER TAPE | LO15B | Z0 45632 | STANDART ELEKTRIK LORENZ | Federal Republic of Germany | Stuttgart | 1960 | 1969 | between | 1 | GREEN 'WRINKLE' PAINT/ WHITE KNOBS & KEYS | USED TO AUTOMATICALLY SEND & RECEIVE TELEGRAPH MESSAGES IN PAGE FORMAT | SHOWS STANDARD ELEKTRIK'S ATTEMPT TO KEEP UP TO A FAST MOVING MARKET &IMPROVE THE APPEARANCE OF THEIR PRODUCT FOR THE BUSINESS OFFICE ENVIRONMENT RESTYLED LO15A. | Communications | Telegraphy | Receivers & transmitters | metal;synthetic;wood;paper | 53 | 59 | 45 | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/1981.0706.001.aa.cs.png | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/1981.0706.001.aa.cs.thumb.png | |||||||||||||
| 90493 | 90493 | 2003.0221.001 | Bicycle | METAL FRAME AND COMPONENTS; RUBBER TIRES; LEATHER SADDLE. | Flyer Road Racer | Z-23002 | Canada Cycle & Motor Co. Ltd. | Canada | Ontario | Weston | 1936 | TIRE RIMS: U.K. PAT. NO. 182604. REAR BRAKE MECHANISM: "WARRANTED". | 1 | MAIN FRAME PAINTED DARK BLUE AND GOLD; OFF-WHITE RIMS. BLACK SADDLE AND HANDLE-BAR GRIPS. | NOTABLE PRODUCT FROM BEST-KNOWN CANADIAN BIKE PRODUCER. FINE EXAMPLE OF A MORE 'ACCESSIBLE' VERSION OF CCM'S LINE OF RACING BICYCLES. CCM WAS THE ONLY CANADIAN CYCLE MFR TO PRODUCE A HIGH-END PROFESSIONAL QUALITY RACING BICYCLE AS PART OF ITS STANDARD LINE. THE CCM ROAD RACER MODEL WAS A LESS-EXPENSIVE VERSION OF THE "FLYER" LINE AND WAS OFFERED 1923- C.1943. (REF. 1) | USED AS A VEHICLE FOR PERSONAL TRANSPORTATION BY ONE PERSON. | ROAD RACER MODEL FEATURED SPECIALLY DESIGNED CHROMOL TUBING; FRONT & REAR HUBS FITTED WITH WING NUTS; CALLIPER HAND-BRAKE ON REAR RIM; AND NICKEL-PLATED 10-INCH PUMP [MISSING]. IT WAS ORIGINALLY FITTED WITH MUD GUARDS [MISSING]. | Non-motorized Ground Transportation | Cycles & cycling | Cycles | metal->;resin->rubber;skin->leather | 176.O | 43 | 101 | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2003.0221.001.aa.cs.png | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/2003.0221.001.aa.cs.thumb.png | ||||||||||||
| 24830 | 24830 | 1978.1119.001 | Bottle medicine | Glass bottle with a metal cap; paper labels; white powdery substance in the bottle. | Nitroglycerin | Z 205 F | Parke Davis & Co. Ltd. | Canada | Ontario | Brockville | 1950 | circa | 1 | Brown glass bottle with a square base and burgundy metal screw top. Off white label with red print. Second label with black print. | Bottle used to store the chemical which was used as vasodilator. | Medical Technology | Chemicals & medications | Drugs & medication | Medical Technology | Medical equipment | Medical supplies | glass;paper;metal | 2.4 | 2 | 4.5 | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/1978.1119.001.aa.cs.png | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/1978.1119.001.aa.cs.thumb.png | |||||||||||
| 24832 | 24832 | 1978.1121.001 | Bottle medicine | Glass bottle with a metal cap; paper labels; white powdery substance in the bottle. | Nitroglycerin | Z 204 G | Parke Davis & Co. Ltd. | Canada | Ontario | Brockville | 1950 | circa | 1 | Brown glass bottle with a square base and burgundy metal screw top. Off white label with red print. Second label with black print. | Bottle used to store the chemical which was used as vasodilator. | Medical Technology | Chemicals & medications | Drugs & medication | Medical Technology | Medical equipment | Medical supplies | glass;paper;metal | 2.4 | 2 | 4.5 | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/1978.1121.001.aa.cs.png | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/1978.1121.001.aa.cs.thumb.png | |||||||||||
| 24827 | 24827 | 1978.1116.001 | Bottle medicine | Glass bottle with a metal cap; paper labels; white powdery substance in the bottle. | Nitroglycerin | Z 203 G | Parke Davis & Co. Ltd. | Canada | Ontario | Brockville | 1950 | circa | 1 | Brown glass bottle with a square base and burgundy metal screw top. Off white label with red print. Second label with black print. | Bottle used to store the chemical which was used as vasodilator. | Medical Technology | Chemicals & medications | Drugs & medication | Medical Technology | Medical equipment | Medical supplies | glass;paper;metal | 2.4 | 2 | 4.5 | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/1978.1116.001.aa.cs.png | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/1978.1116.001.aa.cs.thumb.png | |||||||||||
| 28912 | 28912 | 1980.0942.001 | Chemical | Brown glass bottle has red metal screw top; off-white adhesive backed paper label hears red printed text. | Nitroglycerin | Z 199 G | Parke Davis & Co. Ltd. | Canada | Ontario | Brockville | 1 | Brown glass bottle has red metal screw top; off-white adhesive backed paper label hears red printed text. | Used as vasodilator. | Part of a collection of chemicals and equipment used in the manufacture of dental fillings moulds bridgework and inlays. | Medical Technology | Dentistry | Chemicals | glass;paper;metal | 2.4 | 2.1 | 4.4 | 19.92 gm | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/1980.0942.001.aa.cs.png | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/1980.0942.001.aa.cs.thumb.png | ||||||||||||||
| 83163 | 83163 | 1999.0439.001 | Licence | Paper documents; plastic windows; leather case. | YZP-5904 | Dept. of Transport | Canada | 1955 | 1 | Documents have black printed & type written lettering on white backgrounds; signatures hand written in blue ink; dark brown case with gold embossed lettering. | Certifies that the licence holder is qualified for day flying of single engine land airplanes up to 4 000 lbs. | Aviation | Commemorative | Memorabilia | Aviation | Archives | Personal | paper->;synthetic->plastic;skin->leather | 11.7 | 8 | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/1999.0439.001.aa.cs.png | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/1999.0439.001.aa.cs.thumb.png | ||||||||||||||||
| 100229 | 100229 | 2008.0442.001 | Camera | Plastic casing and parts/ Glass optical elements with metal housings/ Metal casing front finder hood and parts/ Fabric strap | Brownie Starflex | YTOC | Canadian Kodak Co. Ltd. | Canada | Ontario | Toronto | 1957 | 1964 | between | 2 | Glossy black synthetic/ Grey finished metal/ Colourless transparent lenses/ Black strap/ Red synthetic framed film counter | A Canadian made camera which initially belonged to Yvonne Lemesie of Ottawa who gave it to her neighbour Mrs. Catherine Corby around 1980. Mrs. Corby never used the camera. | A device used to record still images in a two dimensional format. | An example of an inexpensive camera designed for recreational use. It is a point-and-shoot camera with fixed focus twin-lens reflex for framing purposes only; two aperture settings for two types of film (B&W colour); bulb-flash accessory to be attached to the left side of the camera; film size 127; picture size1 5/8 x 1 5/8 inches; rotary shutter; Dakon lens. | Photography | Still cameras | Reflex | synthetic;glass;metal | 9.5 | 5.5 | 9.9 | |||||||||||||
| 28432 | 28432 | 1980.0566.001 | Camera | Plastic with some metal parts. | Brownie Starmite | YTCW | Canadian Kodak Co. Ltd. | Canada | Ontario | Toronto | 1960 | 1963 | between | 8 | Base is black. Body is grey with silver front panel Flash unit is a light greyish green. | Kodak Canada was founded by Eastman Kodak in 1899 in a Toronto shop where employees cut sheet film and fitted lenses on cameras to support the growing potential for a photographic market in Canada. As Canadian interest in photography grew the company expanded across the country throughout the 20th century to produce in all aspects of photography including still and movie cameras film x-ray film photocopy paper and photographic chemicals under many popular names including Brownie Kodacolor Carousel and Supermatic. The Brownie camera was designed by Frank Brownell in 1898 as an inexpensive yet reliable camera. The name was adopted from popular characters created by Canadian born illustrator and author Palmer Cox in the 1890s making the Brownie camera a marketing success until the last one was made in 1980. | To record still images on photographic film. | An eye level roll film camera that produced 1 5/8 x 1 5/8 inch images on 127 film using a fixed focus f/11 lens and a rotary shutter. | Photography | Still cameras | Viewfinder-box | synthetic->plastic;metal | 21.6 | 18.2 | 6.8 | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/1980.0566.001.aa.cs.png | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/1980.0566.001.aa.cs.thumb.png | |||||||||||
| 9845 | 9845 | 1970.0512.001 | Camera | Plastic body with metal brackets to hold roll of film. Metal plate on the top of the camera where the film wind and release are. The front is also covered by a metal plate as are the ends. | Brownie Super 27 | YT OA | Canadian Kodak Co. Ltd. | Canada | Ontario | Toronto | 1961 | 1965 | between | 1 | Black plastic and chromed plastic molding on the front. Metal work is striped with a chrome and mat finish. Needs batteries to operate flash. | Kodak Canada was founded by Eastman Kodak in 1899 in a Toronto shop where employees cut sheet film and fitted lenses on cameras to support the growing potential for a photographic market in Canada. As Canadian interest in photography grew the company expanded across the country throughout the 20th century to produce in all aspects of photography including still and movie cameras film x-ray film photocopy paper and photographic chemicals under many popular names including Brownie Kodacolor Carousel and Supermatic. The Brownie camera was designed by Frank Brownell in 1898 as an inexpensive yet reliable camera. The name was adopted from popular characters created by Canadian born illustrator and author Palmer Cox in the 1890s making the Brownie camera a marketing success until the last one was made in 1980. This camera came from the Ottawa Boys Club. Originally founded in 1923 The Ottawa Boys Club offered young boys a place to have fun and to socialize keeping them off the streets and away from crime. The clubs still exists today as the Ottawa-Carleton Boys and Girls Club. | To record still images on photographic film. | An eye level roll film camera that produced 1 5/8 x 1 5/8 inch images on 127 film. The Kodar f/8 lens was adjustable close up 3.5 feet to 6 feet and beyond 6 feet. The diaphragm was adjustable for cloudy or sunny days and the built in flash bulb holder was powered by two 'AA' batteries. | Photography | Still cameras | Viewfinder-box | synthetic->plastic;metal | 15 | 6.5 | 6.5 | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/1970.0512.001.aa.cs.png | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/1970.0512.001.aa.cs.thumb.png | |||||||||||
| 38939 | 38939 | 1985.0117.001 | Camera | Plastic aluminum cotton | BROWNIE STARMETER | YSOC | Canadian Kodak Co. Ltd. | Canada | Ontario | Toronto | 1960 | 1965 | between | 1 | Grey and grey-green plastic body with black plastic buttons. aluminum viewfinder ASA index and exposure values on top. Aluminum on front. Aluminum decorations and trimmings on both sides. Black cotton strap. | Eastman saw that if the cost could be reduced more people and in particular children might take up photography. Frank Brownell designed the Brownie camera which was launched in 1900. It was named after the little characters created by the popular Canadian children's author and illustrator Palmer Cox. By adopting the name and using the characters in advertising Eastman gained a major marketing advantage. Kodak Canada was founded by Eastman Kodak in 1899 in a Toronto shop where employees cut sheet film and fitted lenses on cameras to support the growing potential for a photographic market in Canada. As Canadian interest in photography grew the company expanded across the country throughout the 20th century to produce in all aspects of photography including still and movie cameras film x-ray film photocopy paper and photographic chemicals under many popular names including Brownie Kodacolor Carousel and Supermatic. | To record still images on photographic film | A solid body eyelevel rollfilm camera that produced 1? X 1? inch images on 127 film using a Kodar f/8 lens and a rotary shutter (Coe 56-57). | Photography | Still cameras | Viewfinder-box | synthetic->plastic;metal->aluminum;fibre->cotton | 6.1 | 8.6 | 9.4 | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/1985.0117.001.aa.cs.png | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/1985.0117.001.aa.cs.thumb.png | |||||||||||
| 56841 | 56841 | 1991.0417.001 | Transistor module | METAL FRAME & PARTS/ SYNTHETIC BOARD & PARTS | EOCSV 9 | YR 17984700 | Unknown | Unknown | 1960 | 1965 | circa | 1 | BLACK ENAMEL PAINTED FRONT/ GREEN BOARDS/ BLACK BACK/ METALLIC & MULTICOLOURED SYNTHETIC PARTS | USED IN GOVERNMENT OF CANADA COMPUTING SERVICES BUREAU | UNKNOWN COMPUTER COMPONENT | EXAMPLE OF TECHNIQUES USED TO MINIATURIZE ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS PRIOR TO USE OF INTEGRATED CIRCUITS | Computing Technology | Digital computing devices | Circuitry components | metal;synthetic | 8.7 | 8.7 | 2.1 | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/1991.0417.001.aa.cs.png | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/1991.0417.001.aa.cs.thumb.png | |||||||||||||
| 82067 | 82067 | 1999.0114.001 | Automobile | METAL BODY & PARTS/ GLASS WINDOWS MIRRORS PARTS/ SYNTHETIC PARTS/ RUBBER TIRES/ FABRIC SEAT COVERINGS & ROOF LINING | 740 GL | YNIFX8840K33787 | Volvo Canada Ltd. | Canada | Nova scotia | Halifax | 1989 | 1 | SILVER GREY EXTERIOR/ BLUE FABRIC SEAT COVERINGS & CARPET/ BLUE DOOR INTERIORS & LOWER DASHBOARD/ GREY UPPER DASHBOARD/ LIGHT GREY FABRIC ROOF INTERIOR/ BLACK STEERING WHEEL/ MULTICOLOURED LIGHTS PARTS/ DARK TINTED WINDOWS | Assembled in Nova Scotia & driven there & in Ontario. Volvo Canada opened assembly plant in Dartmouth in 1963 assembling cars from parts shipped from Sweden & elsewhere. In 1967 they moved to a larger plant located in Halifax Harbor and assembled car until the plant closed in 1998. This model was first introduced in North America in 1983. This vehicle was purchased by donor in Halifax in 1989 & brought to Ottawa in 1991. In 1963 Volvo became the first foreign automaker to set up an assembly plant in North America. Volvo chose to open its plant in Nova Scotia because they believed their cars - solid safe and well-suited to winter driving conditions - would be strong sellers in the Canadian market. Canadian workers assembled the cars which arrived by ship in kit form. | Owner driven passenger vehicle for general transportation. | This car is representative of Volvo's product line & is equipped with majority of available options except automatic transmission. Volvo was popular in North America with younger middle class consumers who wanted a safe well engineered vehicle. Volvo's marketing emphasized that its cars were designed for northern climate. | Motorized Ground Transportation | Automotive vehicles | metal->;glass->;synthetic->;resin->rubber | 467 | 167 | 183 | 1900 kg | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/1999.0114.001.aa.cs.png | http://source.techno-science.ca/artifacts-artefacts/images/1999.0114.001.aa.cs.thumb.png | |||||||||||||
| 41080 | 41080 | 1985.0781.002 | 5SH25AB11B (MOTOR) | YMS975 (MOTOR) | 2 |
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