Incubator [Maxinec]

Object detail

Accession number

1985.12

Maker

Maxinec
Watson Victor Limited

Production period

1910s

Description

Incubator (for retaining life in babies). Pre World War I 'Maxinec' Electro Medische apparatus. Type "S" serial No.50173, 220 volts. Supplied by Watson Victor, Australia / New Zealand. Painted cream. Sitting on white wood and metal trolley. Black plug on lead extending from one side. Oxygen bottle and thermometer inside and 2 hand holds. Bed for baby inside. Clear plastic top and front. The unit is on top of a moving base with 4 wheels and has 2 shelves. Used at St Vincent's Home of Compassion Maternity Hospital, Kelmarna Avenue, Herne Bay, Auckland, in emergencies only. (Duplicated record in F1632.2004).

Marks

"MAXINEC" / Electro Medische Apparaten / Type S / Serie No 50173 / V 220 AC / Mc. Maker's Plate
SUPPLIED BY / WATSON VICTOR LTD. / AUSTRALIA / WATVIC [logo] / NEW ZEALAND Sticker

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal
Processed Material/Glass

Credit Line

Maxinec et al. Incubator [Maxinec], 1985.12. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Incubator, Biological Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology Biological T&E

Collection type

Health Sciences Technology

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