Leisegang floor-model colposcope consists of a linoleum-covered metal (a) base mounted on another mobile base of a later addition, which constists of five legs on casters attached to a laminate top; attached to original base via ball and socket joint is a chrome plated vertical tilt shaft which sup…
Leisegang floor-model colposcope consists of a linoleum-covered metal (a) base mounted on another mobile base of a later addition, which constists of five legs on casters attached to a laminate top; attached to original base via ball and socket joint is a chrome plated vertical tilt shaft which supports a fuse box as well as an adjustable (b) colposcope microscope; an (c) electrical cord and plug connects the fuse box to an electrical outlet; microscope piece has a lamp which also connects to the fuse box via cord and plug.
Number Of Parts
3
Part Names
a - base - Size: Length 96.0 cm x Width 67.0 cm x Depth 67.0 cm
b - colposcope microscope - Size: Length 65.0 cm x Width 21.0 cm x Depth 19.0 cm
c - electrical cord with plug - Size: Length 2.17 m x Diam 4.0 cm
Printed on metal plate attached to microscope shaft: "Leisegang // BERLIN -West // Mod. 1B // Nr. 23511"; printed on metal plate attached to fuse box: "Manufactured by // Leisegang // Berlin // Germany (West) // Sold and serviced by // Gynemed inc. // 2458 Embarcadero Way // Palo Alto, California 94303 // (415) 329-9211"; printed on sticker affixed to fuse box: "DANGER - EXPLOSION HAZARD // DO NOT USE IN THE PRESENCE OF // FLAMMABLE ANAESTHTICS."; printed on sticker affixed to fuse box: "125 Volt // 50-60 Hz~"; handrwitten in pencil on tape affixed to microscope: "Lamp OSRAM 70517 // 6V5A 1PG"; printed on label tape affixed to fuse box: "PROPERTY OF // DR. W.P.E. PATERSON"; imprinted on metal on light bulb inside microscope: "OSRAM GERMANY 70519 6V 5A 1PG".
Permanent Location
Storage Room W1
W1-13-2
Condition Remarks
Minor rust on metal tubing underneath base and around screws on base top; linolium covering on base top is lifting off the edges; minor paint chips on fuse box and shaft.
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Internet
Reference Comments
Wikipedia
Research Facts
This artifact was used for cervical exams and diagnosis.