Two part turned maple wood single stemmed monaural stethoscope; hollow tapered chest piece (a) inserts into circular ear piece (b) includes two holes to allow for different angles of hearing once chest piece is inserted.
Two part turned maple wood single stemmed monaural stethoscope; hollow tapered chest piece (a) inserts into circular ear piece (b) includes two holes to allow for different angles of hearing once chest piece is inserted.
Number Of Parts
2
Part Names
a – chest piece – Size: Length 13.6 cm x Diam 3.0 cm
b – ear piece – Size: Length 6.0 cm x Diam 1.4 cm
Provenance
Donated by Dean Barry Smith, Faculty of Medicine, Queen's University.
Dates
1860
1890
circa 1860-1890
Date Remarks
Based on usage of this type of stethoscope
Material
wood: brown
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-A2-2 Row C
Copy Type
Originial
Reference Types
Internet
Reference Comments
Antique Med Web-site: Monaural Stethoscope
Research Facts
Charles J. B. Williams developed the two-piece monaural stethoscope in 1843 with a trumpet shaped chest end that fit more comfortably against the chest wall, with a removable ear piece. Became the standard design. The two pieces were used in different holes for the examination of the chest or the heart. Also sensitive enough for hearing a fetus in the womb.
Exhibit History
On loan to Queen's University Library W. D. Jordan Rare Books & Special Collections for exhibit ‘Queen's Refuge: Refugees and the University’ L-2021-3 13 Sept 2021 - 17 December 2021
On display Friend - Vandewater Gallery in Botterell Hall; removed January 27, 2010