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Museums 101: A Collection of Medical Artifacts (Photo Diary)

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by Ojibwa for Museums

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Monday, Sep. 30, 2019 Monday, Sep. 30, 2019 at 8:30:04am PDT

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Health care, in the form of doctors, dentists, and pharmacists, is important in the history of many communities. The East Benton County Museum in Kennewick, Washington, has a collection of medical artifacts on display.

photo P1080301_zps124ecdb4.jpg — Shown above is a skin disease machine.

photo P1080303_zps4urshtfc.jpg — Shown above is a General Electric X-Ray Unit.

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Dentist Office

Shown below is a dental office and equipment from the 1920.

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Medicines

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