9 - Objects

Small, rectangular, wooden sign. On the front are the words "SILENCE/LECTURE" painted in light brown and black. There are several handwritten scribbles on the back in red pen and pencil. A thin red cord is attached for hanging.

[Brass] wall plaque. Red and white coat of arms in the centre surrounded by four green trumpet/leaf-like shapes, three of which contain a letter: F, D and H. The motto "SEMPER FIDELES SEMPER PARATAE" around the edge. Composed of six separate pieces of metal held together with screws, five of which are missing. Triangular-shaped suspension hook on the back.

Flat handle with curved semi-flat head and blunt tip. It is used for passing ligatures around vessels or aneurysms. "Fannin" manufacturer's mark present along with "Stainless Steel". Manually inscribed is the number 7 on the lower part of the handle.

Two small, elliptically-shaped metal dishes with lids, likely used for serving hot food. Circular, recessed handle at centre of lid. Lid engraved "C.S.H./K." Dish divided into two compartments; the underside engraved "C.S.H./K." and stamped "EPNS".

Pair of small spoons, probably for serving sugar. The letters "C.S.H.N" engraved at the end of the handle on the front and on the back, the word "FIRTHSTAYBRITE". "Staybrite" was the trade name given to the stainless steel developed in the 1920s in Sheffield by steel manufacturer Thomas Firth & Sons Ltd.

Ceramic invalid feeding cup. Cream with yellow rim. Cup has one handle and an elongated spout. The words "DUBLIN FEVER HOSPITAL" and the number "6"on top beside the spout. Base is stamped in green with the words "ARKLOW POTTERY/MADE IN/REPUBLIC OF IRELAND".

Pair of ceramic invalid feeding cups. Cream with orange rim. Cup has one handle and an elongated spout. The words "CHERRY ORCHARD HOSPITAL" and the number "1"on top beside the spout. Base is stamped in green with the words "ARKLOW/MADE/IN/REPUBLIC/OF/IRELAND".

Two deep ceramic bowls, possibly for serving fruit or dinner. Cream in colour. The words "DUBLIN FEVER HOSPITAL" on both. One has a green rim and the maker's name "ARKLOW POTTERY/IRELAND" stamped on the base in grey; the other has a dark blue and gold rim and on the base, in black, is stamped "MADE/IN/ARKLOW/EIRE" and handwritten in red [paint] are the words "C[?].H./DOMESTIC/HOME".

Silver-gilt ecclesiastical chalice. Celtic knot design. Hexagonal base around which is inscribed "CORK STREET HOSPITAL, PARISH OF ST. CATHERINES, MEATH STREET, JULY 1940". Stamped with Dublin hallmarks for 1940 and the maker's initials "M.H.G."

Ceramic teapot. Cream with gold and dark blue rim. Missing the lid. Maker's mark on base in silver: "ARKLOW POTTERY/IRELAND" with the letter "V" to the left in dark blue and the letter "C", below, in silver.

Metal serving tray. Oval with handles at each side. Engraved with flowers and foliage, the words "DUBLIN/FEVER/HOSPITAL" at the centre. Four smalll, rounded feet on the underside, which is stamped "MADE IN/SHEFFIELD/ENGLAND".

These are three curved pipes that widened to form a bell shaped opening, in different sizes, indicated by inscribed number "1" "2" and "3" [possibly for infants]. A cannula is used to insert into the trachea where a hole is made surgically or by incident.

Small Bible, written in English, containing the Old and the New Testaments. Black cover, the title on the front reads "PRESENTED/IN ACCORDANCE WITH/THE WILL OF/PHILIP, LORD WHARTON/1696". One dark blue ribbon bookmarker attached to spine. Printed in 1956 by Oxford University Press.

Red-covered Missale Romanum (Roman Missal), the book of prescribed prayers for the celebration of the Roman Catholic Mass. Written in Latin. Several different coloured ribbon bookmarkers attached to spine.

Rectangular wooden box containing 5 cylindrical sections (2 large and 3 small). There are glass tubes in each, though two of the smaller tubes are broken. Each tube contains a sample of parasitic worms, labelled "Taenia", "Roundworm", "Hookworms", "Whipworms", "Pinworms". The box is labelled "Vermox - Pharmacautica". Vermox is a medicine used to treat various parasitic worms. A glass screen can be slid off to reveal these samples.

This is a scalpel, flat-handled, with thin blade which is damaged (chipped). "Fannin Dublin" manufacturer's mark present, with "Sheffield Mark" inscribed. They are used for making skin incisions, tissue dissections, and a variety of surgical approaches.

This is an Alformant Lamp. It consists of a metal cylindrical body, with a cut-out section at the base that houses a spirit lamp and a refillable oil tank closed with a tin cork, and a removable hollow upper portion with fenestrations. As the lamp burned, it heated the formalin tablets placed in the upper section, causing the release of formaldehyde vapour into the air through the fenestrations. This vapour was considered antiseptic and disinfectant. The treated room would typically be left sealed for 24 hours, allowing the vapour to thoroughly permeate all areas and materials. Afterward, the space would be ventilated before reuse. This method was common in hospitals, sickrooms, and public health interventions, especially before modern chemical disinfectants.

This is a conical clear-glass measuring jar with a stem, capable of holding 4 ounces. It features a white glazed scale and numbers. The rim has a V-shaped spout. The scale is marked in "fl oz" (fluid ounces) from zero to four, and in milliliters from 10 to 240. This type of jar was used for the analysis of liquids, such as urine.

This is a Petri dish, made in England by Pyrex (as stamped in white). It consists of a clear glass circular tray with a fitting lid, used to hold growth medium for cell culture. The Petri dish was originally developed by Robert Koch (1843–1910) in his private laboratory in 1881. He initially used horizontally leveled pouring apparatus to prepare gelatin plates, which were stacked in large bell jars for cultivation. To simplify the process and reduce the need for additional equipment, he later adopted the use of flat double dishes (10–11 cm in diameter, 1–1.5 cm high), where the upper dish acted as a lid. These dishes allowed gelatin mixed with inoculation material to solidify in a thin, protective layer, reducing contamination from airborne germs. Julius Richard Petri (1852–1921), while working as Koch's assistant at Berlin University, refined this design in 1887, resulting in the modern Petri dish. This item, suitable for sterilisation, remains a standard laboratory tool for microbiological studies today.

The tin contains three of the original twelve hypodermic, secured within the holders. The inscription on the top of the tin says "Trade-Mark (company logo) Akestra. "Super-RF" Hypodermic Needles. Made of Chromane. Guaranteed rustless, spring tempered, and practically unbreakable. 1 doz. Size:" and stamped in black ink "1.20 x 50" "Made In Germany". As also reported "Record Mound", these needles were suitable push-fit for original syringes. The three needles have a marking of S.1 at the push fit end, and contain a cleaning wire each. Hypodermic needles are used for injecting fluids into or withdrawing fluids from the body, particularly designed for the original record syringes patented by Dewitt & Hertz.

This is a tin filled with dried brewer’s yeast. It’s a cylindrical tin that houses 16 oz of yeast, produced by Yestamin. The tin is adorned with orange and navy blue decorations, and white text provides a description of the product and its ingredients (Vitamin B12, Riboflavin B2, Niacin). It is touted as a high-protein vitamin food, rich in all members of the vitamin B complex. The lid is designed to be easily pried off and reattached.