Sphygmometer Collection

Posterior view of human heart on photo of blood pressure cuff

Detail of cardiac muscle with blood pressure meter

Sphygmometer by Collin, circa 1900 C017 / 6972
Sphygmometer in its case. This sphygmometer was made in France, around 1900 by Collin, a well known French instrument maker

Sphygmometer by Collin, circa 1900 C017 / 6966
Sphygmometer made in France, around 1900 by Collin, a well known French instrument maker. Sphygmometers such as this one were used to demonstrate arterial blood pressure using an aneroid manometer

Cruise sphygmometer, circa 1900 C017 / 6932
Sphygmometer made in France, around 1900 by Collin, a well known French instrument maker. Sphygmometers such as this one were used to demonstrate arterial blood pressure using an aneroid manometer

Sphygmomanometer, circa 1920 C017 / 6945
Martins Improved Sphygmomanometer in its case, dating from 1920. This instrument is made in glass and mercury by S. Maw, Son and Sons

Sphygmometer by Collin, circa 1900 C017 / 6939
Sphygmometer made in France, around 1900 by Collin, a well known French instrument maker. Sphygmometers such as this one were used to demonstrate arterial blood pressure using an aneroid manometer

Riva-rocci sphygmomanometer, circa 1910 C017 / 6936
Mercury sphygmomanometer by Scipione Riva-Rocci with its box, owned by Dr. Herbert French. This sphygmomanometer (invented in 1896) was used to measure blood pressure; the cuff (black)

Dr. bolchs sphygmometer, circa 1880
Bloch sphygmometer dating from 1880 France. This was a compression device used for blood pressure measurement. The physician would place his finger over the patients radial pulse

Nicholson sphygmomanometer, circa 1910 C017 / 6958
Nicholson sphygmomanometer in its case, dating from 1910, America. The sphygmomanometer was originally invented by Samuel Siegfried Karl Ritter von Basch in 1881

Sphygmomanometer, circa 1920 C017 / 6944
Martins Improved Sphygmomanometer with its case, dating from 1920. This instrument is made from glass and mercury by S. Maw, Son and Sons

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"The Evolution of Sphygmometers: A Glimpse into the History of Blood Pressure Measurement" In this captivating photo, we are presented with a posterior view of the human heart superimposed on a blood pressure cuff. The intricate details of the cardiac muscle are beautifully captured alongside a vintage sphygmometer by Collin from circa 1900 (C017 / 6972). This device, an early predecessor to modern blood pressure monitors, holds within it the essence of medical progress. As we delve deeper into history, another image reveals yet another Collin sphygmometer from around the same era (C017 / 6966). Its design showcases the ingenuity and craftsmanship that went into these early instruments. We can only imagine how physicians relied on such tools to gain insights into their patients' cardiovascular health. Moving forward in time, we encounter a cruise sphygmometer dating back to approximately 1900 (C017 / 6932). This portable device likely accompanied doctors on their maritime journeys as they sought to monitor blood pressure even amidst turbulent waters. The next artifact takes us closer to our present understanding of blood pressure measurement - a sphygmomanometer from circa 1920 (C017 / 6945). With its more familiar appearance and improved functionality, this instrument marks an important milestone in medical technology. Returning once again to Collin's workmanship, we come across another sphygmometer model from around 1900 (C017 / 6939). Its presence reminds us that innovation often builds upon previous achievements. Each iteration brings us closer to accuracy and ease in measuring one's vital signs. Two Nicholson sphygmomanometers catch our attention next; both date back roughly to1910 (C017/6959 & C017/6958). These devices demonstrate how different inventors contributed unique designs while striving for precision in capturing blood pressure readings. Lastly, we encounter Dr.