Shoe fitting X-ray fluoroscope by Watson Victor Ltd
Object No. 96/269/1
X-ray fluoroscope, shoe fitting, 'Footvision', wood / metal / glass, made by Watson Victor Ltd, Australia / New Zealand, 1950
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Summary
Physical Description
X-ray fluoroscope, shoe fitting, 'Footvision', wood/metal/glass, Watson Victor Ltd, Australia & New Zealand, 1950. (-1) X-ray fluoroscope housed in wooden box-like cabinet with two steps leading up to an opening where the customer places their feet; metal hand rails; three padded viewing ports; control button and internal pointer. On either sides is fretwork, a stylised model of a foot. At the back is a latched opening accessing the tube. (-2) X-ray tube. (-X) MAAS box.
PRODUCTION
Notes
Manufacturer's plate on the back, specifications, engraved in black: "Watson Victor Limited (Wat Vic), Australia, New Zealand/Type 4, No. 323004, Volts 200/240/ Cycles 50, Amp 3".
HISTORY
Notes
Used in a shoe store in Windsor St., Richmond, NSW, "Smart Shoes"; possibly owned by Mr Duckett. A shoe shop in Windsor St., Richmond, NSW, "Smart Shoes", then donated by Mr Duckett to the Radiology Collection stored in the basement of PANCH Hospital.
SOURCE
Credit Line
Gift of the Royal Australasian College of Radiologists, supported by a bequest from Dr W R C Bennett, 1996
Acquisition Date
1 August 1996
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