993.178.1: Haemoglobinometer, 1920-1929

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993.178.1: Haemoglobinometer : 'The Dare Hemoglobinometer' in case, c.1920's : 'The Dare Hemoglobinometer' in case, c.1920's
993.178.1: Haemoglobinometer : Case with 'The Dare Hemoglobinometer' stamped on lid (part a) : Case with 'The Dare Hemoglobinometer' stamped on lid (part a)
993.178.1: Haemoglobinometer : Instrument name and manufacturer's information printed in gold lettering on the inside lid of the case reading 'The Dare hemoglobinometer, made and guaranteed by Rieker Instrument Co., Philadelphia, Pa., U.S.A.' (part a) : Instrument name and manufacturer's information printed in gold lettering on the inside lid of the case reading 'The Dare hemoglobinometer, made and guaranteed by Rieker Instrument Co., Philadelphia, Pa., U.S.A.' (part a)
993.178.1: Haemoglobinometer : The Dare Hemoglobinometer, c. 1920's (group of parts) : The Dare Hemoglobinometer, c. 1920's (group of parts)
993.178.1: Haemoglobinometer : The Dare Hemoglobinometer, c. 1920's : The Dare Hemoglobinometer, c. 1920's
993.178.1: Haemoglobinometer : The Dare Hemoglobinometer, c. 1920's : The Dare Hemoglobinometer, c. 1920's
993.178.1: Haemoglobinometer : Measuring apparatus with a revolving scale standardized to 16 grams (group of parts) : Measuring apparatus with a revolving scale standardized to 16 grams (group of parts)
993.178.1: Haemoglobinometer : Measuring apparatus (part b) : Measuring apparatus (part b)
993.178.1: Haemoglobinometer. : 'The Dare Hemoglobinometer' in case, c.1920's
Image No. 146 : 'The Dare Hemoglobinometer' in case, c.1920's

Object Description

'The Dare Hemoglobinometer' in case. The instrument consists of: measuring apparatus with a revolving scale standardized to 16 grams to which a telescopic tube with screw-on eye piece attaches, battery handle with light source attachment, candle with bracket and holder, spare lamp, 2 piece lancet. The instrument name and manufacturer's information is printed in gold lettering on the inside lid of the case reading 'The Dare hemoglobinometer, made and guaranteed by Rieker Instrument Co., Philadelphia, Pa., U.S.A.' and 'The Dare hemoglobinometer' is printed in gold lettering on external lid surface.

Object Classification

Accession Number: 993.178.1
Collection: Diagnostic, Clinical
Date: 1920-1929

Object Dimensions

  • Length: 23 cm
  • Height: 5.7 cm
  • Width: 16.5 cm

Object Parts

  • a) Hinged case lined with green velvet
  • b) Measuring apparatus
  • c) Telescopic tube with inner sliding tube
  • d) Screw-on eye piece with glass lens
  • e) Battery handle and light source attachment
  • f) Candle held in bracket
  • g) Candle holder
  • h) Lamp
  • i) 2 part lancet

Object Materials

  • chrome plate,
  • coating,
  • copper alloy,
  • filament,
  • glass,
  • leatherette,
  • metal,
  • steel,
  • velvet,
  • wax,
  • wood

Acquisition Detail

  • Manufacturer: Rieker Instrument Co.
  • Patent Country: U.S.Patent Date: 1922-04-01
  • Owner: Dr Donald H. Paterson
  • History of Use: Belonged to Dr. Donald Paterson. Dr. Paterson practiced in Harley St., London and as a pediatrician in Vancouver. 'The Dare Hemoglobinometer' was a handheld instrument used to detect anemia in patients when doctors made house calls.