Appointed
curator by the West Volusia Society, Gilbert R. Seigworth,
MD, undertook the task of furnishing the hospital's
original operating room with vintage, historical equipment
and artifacts.
Using
mannequins to represent the surgical team and patient,
a display was created depicting an operating room of
the 1920's. Large windows lit the surgical arena. The
lights and operating table used came from a navy ship
that was to be sunk and used as an artificial reef.
Dr.
Seigworth and his wife Ora stocked the Pharmacy Display
with period pieces such as jars and other artifacts
found in early pharmacies. This display recreates the
atmosphere of a hospital dispensing department.
DeLand Memorial Hospital Museum
Visiting Hours: Wednesday thru Saturday - 10 am
to 3 pm
230 North Stone Street - DeLand, Florida 32720
DeLand Parks & Recreation Department - 386.740.5800
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