University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
Category
Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
Classification
Otolaryngology
Accession Number
1932.2.2 a-h
Description
Velvet-lined case (h) containing laryngoscopic set consisting of (a,b) tongue depressor, (c) circular piece of glass that magnifies, (d-f) metal mirrors (for handle) each covered with a little felt bag, and (g) probe (?); underside orf lid acts as a storage compartment for the three mirrors and theā¦
Velvet-lined case (h) containing laryngoscopic set consisting of (a,b) tongue depressor, (c) circular piece of glass that magnifies, (d-f) metal mirrors (for handle) each covered with a little felt bag, and (g) probe (?); underside orf lid acts as a storage compartment for the three mirrors and the probe (?).
Number Of Parts
8
Part Names
a - part of tongue depressor - Size: Length 10.5 cm x Width 7.4 cm
b - part of tongue depressor - Size: Length 7.6 cm x Width 2.8 cm
c - glass piece - Size: Diam. 4.5 cm
d - mirror on handle - Size: Length 17.8 cm
e - mirror on handle - Size: Length 17.9 cm
f - mirror on handle - Size: Length 17.3 cm
g - probe (?) - Size: Length 17.8 cm
h - case - Size: Length 19.5 cm x Width 10.7 cm x Depth 8.1 cm
Provenance
Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; donated by Dr. F.N.G. Starr; owned by Dr. M.H. Aikens.