993.66.1: Haemacytometer, 1935-1975

Additional Images

993.66.1: Haemacytometer. Haemacytometer in case
Image No. 1322 Haemacytometer in case; Photographer: Helen Kingsley

Object Description

Haemacytometer in red leather covered case consisting of graduated blood counting pipettes for both red and white corpuscles, tube with mount and double Neubauer counting chamber with cover glass. 'Haemacytometer' embossed into lid in gold coloured lettering.

Object Classification

Accession Number: 993.66.1
Collection: Diagnostic, Clinical
Date: 1935-1975

Object Dimensions

  • Length: 18.5 cm
  • Height: 2.7 cm
  • Width: 9.5 cm

Object Parts

  • a) Hinged lined case with catches
  • b) Pipette [red corpuscles]
  • c) Pipette [white corpuscles]
  • d) Tube with mount
  • e) Double Neubauer counting chamber
  • f) Cover glass
  • g) Printed cover glass wrapper

Object Materials

  • copper alloy,
  • glass,
  • leather,
  • paper,
  • plastic,
  • rubber,
  • steel,
  • textile,
  • velvet,
  • wood

Acquisition Detail

  • Owner: Dr John Cranstoun Poole
  • History of Use: Name of owner 'J.C. Poole' written on strip of tape adhering to lid surface.