First Veterinary Operating Table
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An image of a Simplicity operating table, manufactured by Veterinary Specialty mfg. Co. of Grand Rapids, Michigan around 1910. The descriptions in their advertisements states, "Has all movements necessary for all surgical operations. The base rests on circular bearings enabling the operator to rotate the field of operation to the light. By shifting a single lever, the table can be inverted, placing the patient in position for inferiorly located operations, such as Umbilical Hernia, Scrotal Hernia, etc." Testimonials accompany ads dating from 1912. Physical description: black-and -white print (photograph), 8 X 14mmSubject
Veterinary hospitalsVeterinary instruments and apparatus
Veterinary supplies industry
Surgery, Veterinary
Equipment Design
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College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical SciencesFirst Veterinary Operating Table. Available electronically from https : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /170513.