Splint, Thomas
Object number2009.18.26
Manufacturer
American Radio Hardware Co. Inc.
Date1960-1969
OriginMount Vernon, NY
Mediumplywood; paper
Credit LineGift of City of Pittsburgh
DescriptionThomas half ring leg splint in sealed paper package.Dimensions11.5 x 47.7499 in. (29.2 x 121.3 cm)MarksPrinted on paper in black: "STOCK NO. FSN-NS-3-CD-V-77 / SPLINT, LEG, HALF RING, THOMAS / QTY. ONE UNIT- EACH ONE [section is blacked-over] / O.I. 51994 / AMERICAN RADIO HARDWARE CO. INC. / MT. VERNON, N.Y."
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
On View
Not on view1960-1969
Radio Corporation of America
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General Hardware Manufacturing Company, Inc.
2005-2006