Reflector head mirror with headband consists of an (a) adjustable long, flat piece of opaque plastic attached to (b) adjustable head mirror via (c) ball and socket joint and clamp; head mirror is flat and circular with a small hole through the centre; head mirror is backed by black plastic.
Reflector head mirror with headband consists of an (a) adjustable long, flat piece of opaque plastic attached to (b) adjustable head mirror via (c) ball and socket joint and clamp; head mirror is flat and circular with a small hole through the centre; head mirror is backed by black plastic.
Number Of Parts
3
Part Names
a - headband - Size: Width 3.0 cm x Diameter 19.2 cm
b - mirror - Size: Width 2.0 cm x Diam 7.8 cm
c - socket clamp - Size: Length 3.0 cm x Width 2.7 cm x Depth 0.8 cm
Scratched into back of mirror: "ENT"; imprinted on metal joint and sucket clamp: "MADE IN GERMANY"
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-E4-2
Condition Remarks
Headband has yellowed inside and shows wear scratches where band slides to overlap.
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Internet
Book
Reference Comments
"Hospital & Physicians Equipment and Supplies," J.F. Hartz Co., 1960, p. 210 (similar to item #6H-750);
on-line medical dictionary
Research Facts
Reflector mirror with headband was used to project a beam of light into a cavity, such as the nose or larynx, for purposes of examination and diagnosis
Exhibit History
On exhibit 100th Anniversary of Public Health Canada, Ottawa L-2019-7 27 Nov – 2 Dec 2019