#2092 • Elvis Presley Blood Pressure Cuff Used by Nurse

Part of Artifacts of Hollywood & Music (timed auction by GWS Auctions)

Starting at $1.00

Status: Sold

Est. $3,000-$5,000 Elvis Presley Blood Pressure Cuff Used on Tour by Personal Nurse Tish Henley in Leather Case Marked "Tish" W/LOA - This sphygmomanometer (blood pressure cuff) was used on Elvis Presley by his personal nurse Letetia "Tish" Henley Kirk. Tish Henley was Elvis' personal nurse from 1968 to 1977, and lived behind the Graceland mansion with her husband and their two daughters from 1973 to 1983. She worked on call at the Graceland mansion and often on tour with Elvis and took care of the entire Presley family under the supervision of Elvis' long time trusted physician Dr. George Nichopoulos. According to the letter of authenticity from Tish Henley, this instrument was used on tour to check Elvis' blood pressure, as he was hypertensive. The cuff was also used on other tour members, and was kept by Tish Henley ever since. The pieces will come housed in a leather case which reads "Tish" handwritten on the front. Please note: the rubber line which attaches the pump to the cuff has become unattached due to age and use. Please view all provided images for an accurate reflection of condition.