Hyfrecator

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

Name/Title

Hyfrecator

Entry/Object ID

2014.2.880

Description

Black, plastic Hyfrecator used for cauterizing wounds. Has black plastic turn dial that says "Birtcher". Also has silver metal holder on side.

Collection

Psychiatric Hospital Objects

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Hyfrecator

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Instrument, Surgical

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Medical Instruments

Nomenclature Class

Medical & Psychological T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Dimensions

Height

2-3/4 in

Width

5-1/4 in

Length

8-3/4 in

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Jun 20, 2013

Relationships

Related Events

Event

Plastic

Provenance

Notes

Collected by: George Glore