Hemocytometer

Object number2009.18.20 a-d

Datec. 1960

MediumGlass; plastic; paper

Credit LineGift of City of Pittsburgh

DescriptionHemocytometer with instructional booklet and box.Dimensions(a) Width: 1.375 ; Length: 3
(b) Height: 5.5 ; W: 3.25
(c,d) W: 1.75; L: 3.5; Depth: .75
Marks(a)
Embossed(?) or painted on left side, "IMPROVED / NEUBAUER / 11400 SQ. MM. / 1/10 MM. deep / NO. 7/80-S" ["7/80-S" is hand-carved number]; right side, "HAUSSER / Hy-Lite / ULTRA / PLANE".

(b)
Printed text provides directions for use.

(c-d)
Printed on label on front, "6630-427-6850 / Chamber, Counting, Blood Cells / Hemocytometer / 1 Each / Contract No. DSA2 (SMB-PHS) 1816 / C.A. HAUSSER & SON (Mfg. / Contr.)".
Historical NotesCollection of Civilian Defense Emergency Medical Supplies from a Civilian Defense Mobile Hospital in Pittsburgh. These 200-bed emergency hospitals were set up at designated sites around the country in case of a nuclear war in the 1950s.

Related institution Civilian Defense Mobile Hospital

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