electrocardiograph
Date: circa 1940
Inventory Number: 1998-1-1505
Classification: Electrocardiograph
Subject:
Maker: Sanborn Company (1917 - 1961)
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Place of Origin:
Dimensions:
30.3 × 39.7 × 21.4 cm (11 15/16 × 15 5/8 × 8 7/16 in.)
Accessories: electric cords and maroon cover
Description:
Sanborn Viso-Cardiette cardiography machine, contained in a metal-hinged wooden box. Upper console has two large dials, four smaller knobs and buttons, and a clear window showing the cardiograph tape in its own housing underneath.
A hinged door in the back allows access to the cardiograph tape. There is also a screened window for ventilation in the back. There is a metal-rimmed slot on one side of the wooden box where the cardiography reading would be emitted. Toothed edges allow for the ripping off of a length of cardiographic tape.
To view a similar instrument, please refer to object number 1996-1-0275 in this collection.
A hinged door in the back allows access to the cardiograph tape. There is also a screened window for ventilation in the back. There is a metal-rimmed slot on one side of the wooden box where the cardiography reading would be emitted. Toothed edges allow for the ripping off of a length of cardiographic tape.
To view a similar instrument, please refer to object number 1996-1-0275 in this collection.
Signedon clear plastic rim at back window: WRITING SANBORN COMPANY / WALTHAM 54, MASSACHUSETTS
on top of instrument (under lid): SANBORN / VISO / CARDIETTE
on top of instrument (under lid): SANBORN / VISO / CARDIETTE
FunctionMonitoring and recording of patient heart rate and regularity.