Object ID Number:
EH10515
Object Name:
Sphygmomanometer
Type:
aneroid pocket sphygmomanometer
Manufacturer:
Tycos
Date of Manufacture:
/ /
Manufactured from:
1900
Manufactured to:
1940
Description / History:
Tycos pocket aneroid sphygmomanometer in leather case.
A gift from Dr. Ringwalt of Lancaster, PA, this type of sphygmomanometer was often advertised in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Since a cost of approximately $25.00 was a large sum in the early 20th century, Tycos offered a rental option with payments as low at $2.50 per month until the full price was paid in full.
A gift from Dr. Ringwalt of Lancaster, PA, this type of sphygmomanometer was often advertised in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Since a cost of approximately $25.00 was a large sum in the early 20th century, Tycos offered a rental option with payments as low at $2.50 per month until the full price was paid in full.
Dimensions:
H–2.5 W–4.5 L–7 inches
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