Display Card - Manufacture of the Julian Smith Blood-taking Needle.
Production date
Circa 1940s
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Description
A rectangular display card holding five needles and explanatory text describing different steps in the manufacture of the Julian Smith blood-taking needle.
Classification
MEDICINE Medicine syringe
Production date
Circa 1940s
Measurements
L244 X W210 X H13 MM
Media/Materials description
Stainless steel, cardboard
Signature/Marks
STEPS IN MANUFACTURE OF ...
History and use
This display card shows the steps in manufacturing a blood-taking needle designed by innovative Melbourne doctor, Julian Smith. Smith founded St Vincent's Hospital in Melbourne and was known as a photographer and inventor, as well as a pioneering surgeon. His blood transfusion innovations were adopted worldwide during the 1940s. The pump is part of Queensland Museum's Red Cross collection.
Uploaded to the Web 27 May 2011.
Uploaded to the Web 27 May 2011.
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Registration number
H47739
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