Chloroform Inhaler

Description:

In this anesthesia inhaler, cloth is stretched over a wire frame, providing a large surface for the evaporation of an anesthetic such as chloroform dripped onto the cloth. Friedrich von Esmarch (1823-1908), a German surgeon, introduced the form in 1877.

Location: Currently not on view

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Credit Line: Gift of Eleanor P. Custis

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: MG.M-07844Catalog Number: M-07844Accession Number: 223292

Object Name: anesthesiainhaler, facemaskOther Terms: Surgery

Measurements: overall: 2 1/4 in x 6 7/8 in x 3 5/8 in; 5.715 cm x 17.4625 cm x 9.2075 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-8d3b-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_735168

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