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Hospital furniture, 20th c., Alcoutim, Algarve

2012 Conservation and Restoration

Treatment of a number of pieces of hospital furniture, from the personal collection of Dr. João Francisco Dias [1927-55], a doctor and surgeon benefactor in Alcoutim (Algarve).

  • Gynaecological chair, painted and chromed iron alloys, chromed copper alloy, cork.
  • Medical table, iron alloy, synthetic leather, fabric, wood, tow.
  • Table, painted iron alloy, wood and rubber.
  • Table Mayo, painted and chromed iron alloys, aluminium alloy.
  • Benches (2), painted wood.
  • Cupboards(2), chromed copper and iron alloys, glass, rubber.
  • Chair, painted iron alloy, synthetic leather, rubber, copper alloy.
  • Secretary, iron alloy, wood, chromed copper alloy.
  • Biombo, painted iron alloy, fabric (cotton), rubber.
  • Buckets (2), spittoon, painted iron alloys.

Acknowledgements Alcance, Northeast Algarve Development Association ~ Municipality of Alcoutim (Algarve)

Before (desk chair)
After (desk chair)
Before (adjustable gurney)
After (adjustable gurney)
Before (bucket)
After (bucket)
Gynaecological chair, before the intervention.
Gynaecological chair, after the intervention.
Before (table Mayo)
After (table Mayo)
Before (spittoon)
After (spittoon)
Before (cabinet)
Before (cabinet)
Cabinet, before the intervention (front and back).
Cabinet, after the intervention (front and back).
Before (table)
After (table)