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Title |
Emocromometro (Marucelli model) with Accessories |
Object Name |
Hemocytometer |
Object ID |
2017.020.010 |
Description |
Black case that opens by pressing in bronze button to reveal bright blue satin interior lining. Inside, the bottom half of the case holds a paper hemoglobin color chart secured to a white plastic mount; the top half of the case holds a needle housed in a metal tube and a small green booklet which includes instructions (in Italian) for use of the hemocytometer as well as perforated strips of absorbent paper. Needle and booklet are secured in place by bright blue strips of fabric [silk?] which reads "ISCHIROL/ANEMIA/NEVRASTENIA [neurasthenia]" in gold [transfer foil?]. |
Dimensions |
H-0.5 W-4 L-8 inches |
Material |
Paper, Metal, Velvet |
Made |
U. Marucelli & Co. |
Digital Collections Link |
https://digital.sciencehistory.org/works/4j03d059d |
Search Terms |
Anemia--Diagnosis Blood Cell Count Blood Examination Blood--Diseases Clinical Medicine Hematology Hemocytometers Medical instruments and apparatus |