Hemocytometer
Object number2009.108.3
Manufacturer
American Optical Company
Date1960-1969
OriginBuffalo, NY
Mediumrubber; various metals
Credit LineGift of Murray Sachs
DescriptionHaemacytometer or hemocytometer in red case.Dimensions4 x 1 x 7.25 in. (10.2 x 2.5 x 18.4 cm)InscriptionsOn outside top of case is white tape with blue ink, handwritten, "MURRAY / SACHS"; also, hand engraved at top, "SACHS".
MarksText pressed in gold on outside top of case, "Bright-Line / HAEMACYTOMETER / [symbol]".
Embossed on glass meter, left side, "A / O" superimposed, and a handwritten "W" in pencil on left center; right side, "SPENCER / Bright-Line / Improved / Neubauer / 1/10mm deep / U.S. Pat. No. / 2.660.091".
Yellow paper underneath meter, printed in black, "SPENCER / Bright Line / HAEMACYTOMETER / American Optical Company / Instrument Division / Buffalo AO New York / MADE IN U.S.A."
Historical NotesDr. Sachs' white cell counter kit from medical school, known as a "Haemacytometer" aka a hemocytometer. Part of a collection of items related to Murray Sachs' (the donor's) training and career in medicine, as well as objects collected by the donor and displayed in his office at Shadyside Hospital. These objects document the donor's personal life, his career in medicine, Pittsburgh's health care history, and also the doctor's personal collection of medical artifacts.
Previous owner
Murray Sachs
Related institution
Shadyside Hospital
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1847-1969
Welch Allyn, Inc.
