Reflex Hammer, between 1924-1952
Abstract
A Taylor diagnostic reflex hammer, used by Dr. Arthur Esserman, has a steel handle and a triangular piece of rubber held in place by a steel loop at the end of the handle. James Madison Taylor designed the ''tomahawk'' reflex hammer in 1888. Dr. Arthur L. Esserman (born 1898) was an intern at Children's Hospital in Denver, Colorado from 1924 to 1926 and practiced pediatric medicine in Denver from 1926 until his death in 1952.
Dates
- between 1924-1952
Digital Repository
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Extent
1 Items (hammer) ; 20 x 6 x 3 centimeters
Scope and Contents
This series contains a medical bag, instruments, a prescription blank, and leather notebooks with symptoms and treatments from Dr. Esserman's practice from 1924 to 1952.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Good Metal --Rubber
Provenance
Originally belonged to Dr. Arthur L. Esserman and was donated by his son Paul Esserman.
General
Title supplied by archivist.
Drawing Number
20 x 6 x 3 centimeters
Inscription and Marks
On handle: ''Adams''
Creator
- From the Collection: Esserman, Arthur, 1898-1952 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository