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115. ̶ Congo Français. – Mission Catholique de Brazzaville. Village Batéké, prè Brazzaville. Villagers are shown gathered under palm trees that form a village square of sorts, working and talking. Several grass dwellings are seen nearby. There are a few lines of handwriting in French on the back of the postcard
W. A. Baum Company, Incorporated William Anthony Baum, MD
Published / Created:
ca. early-mid 20th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 041
Image Count:
1
Alternative Title:
Sphygmomanometer
Description:
A wooden box with a measuring device inside. According to a label attached to the outside of the box, this is a Baum monometer—of which the accompanying rubber tubing is non-functioning.
W. A. Baum Company, Incorporated William Anthony Baum, MD
Published / Created:
ca. early-mid 20th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 041
Image Count:
2
Alternative Title:
Sphygmomanometer
Description:
A Baumanometer-brand Desk Model sphygmomanometer—housed in a wooden box and with many of the needed pieces included. A metal plate at the bottom of the case provides a chart of ages and average systolic, diastolic, and pulse readings. Further stated, "these averages compare with readings obtained on over 500,000 life insurance applicants".