Coat, Laboratory
Coat, Laboratory
Coat, Laboratory

Coat, Laboratory

Object number2008.131.1
Manufacturer
Datec. 2005
Mediumcotton; plastic
Credit LineGift of George S. Magovern
DescriptionWhite cotton long-sleeved lab coat. Two side and two lower front pockets. Five white circular plastic buttons down front.DimensionsHeight x Width (width is between shoulder seams): 40.875 × 20 in. (103.8 × 50.8 cm)
InscriptionsEmbroidered red with gold accents on proper left breast, "The Gerald McGinnis / Cardiovascular Institute / at Allegheny General Hospital".

On proper right breast, above pocket, "George J. Magovern MD / Cardiothoracic Surgery".

Iron-on label inside back "661-5-2910-N / [barcode] / 75439 / MAGOVERN CLEANCARE / 04-05-07".
MarksBlack and green fabric tag in collar "Landau / FOR / men".
Historical NotesLab coat worn by Dr. George J. Magovern, who joined the medical staff at Allegheny General Hospital in 1959, and served as Chairman of the Department of Surgery for 25 years. He was involved with some of the most important advancements in heart surgery, including developing the sutureless heart valve and a nuclear pacemaker. Though now retired, Dr. Magovern continues with the hospital and the Drexel University School of Medicine as a professor of surgery.Label TextAfter developing the sutureless heart valve, Dr. Magovern had to resolve the issue of how to put it in place. Working with engineer Harry Cromie he came up with these handles. The heart valve is held at the top of the handle (refer to the handle in the case). Once the valve is in place, five or six turns of the handle releases the double row of prongs, the valve grasps tissue, and it is in place.
Previous owner (1923 - 2013)
Related institution
Related person
On View
On view
Coat, Laboratory
VF Imagewear, Inc.
1990-1999
Coat, Laboratory
Fashion Seal Uniform
c. 2000
Coat, Laboratory
Wearguard
1945-2009
Uniform, Military
Golden Manufacturing Company, Inc.
2000-2007
Uniform, Military
UNICOR
1974-2012
Uniform, Military Dress
Tampa "G" Manufacturing Company
c. 1965
Ensemble
Jordash Clothing
1980-1989
Shirt
c. 1980
Ensemble
John Rich and Brothers
1937
Coat, Suit
Joseph Horne Company
c. 1960
navigate_beforenavigate_next