Ether mask

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Dublin Core

Title

Ether mask

Description

A steel-framed mask that fits over the nose and mouth. The mask is covered with stockinette. Ether is open dropped onto the mask to anesthetize patients during surgery.

Creator

Photograph by John Dean, 2019

Date

ca. 1950-1960

Medium

Stainless steel and cotton knit fabic

Identifier

artifact 8624A or 8623A