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Hammer, Reflex

Object number2022.14.5

Manufacturer Adams

Date1972-1999

MediumMetal; Rubber

Credit LineGift of Judith Fesz

DescriptionPlexor or reflex hammer. Chrome metal handle with red-orange rubber head. Handle has wide, flat oblong base that connects to narrow cylindrical shaft that connects to open oblong head that holds rubber head. Head is triangular red-orange rubber held in place in mount with two screws; head has seam around sides. DimensionsLength x Width x Depth: 7.563 x 0.563 x 2.125 in. (19.2 x 1.4 x 5.4 cm)
MarksEngraved text on proper left side of handle "ADAMS".
Historical NotesMedical equipment used by Judith Fesz when she worked for the Visiting Nurses Association of Allegheny County. The Visiting Nurses Association of Allegheny County started in 1919 as the Public Health Nursing Association of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In 1948, they incorporated as the Visiting Nurses Association of Allegheny County. The organization is a descendent of the Fruit and Flower Mission, but the organization split from Fruit and Flower and that organization continued its work of visiting the sick and elderly. They were one of only a few home care agencies when they started out. They started hospice serves in 1970 and a stroke group, and they were the first to do home chemo in the 1980s. When Judith Fesz started in 1972, you had to have a bachelor’s degree but they loosened this rule during her time with the organization and when she left in 1999, they had around 700 employees. The organization closed in 2000 because of Medicare financial issues.

Previous owner Judith Fesz

Related institution Visiting Nurses Association of Allegheny County (1949 - 2000)

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