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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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