University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
Category
Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
Classification
Ophthalmology
Accession Number
1969.5.2 a-e
Description
Ophthalmoscope (d) in a cloth-covered case (e) and two convex lenses (a,b); the case has a velvet lining and a five-part pocket in the lid for five small lenses (not present).
Ophthalmoscope (d) in a cloth-covered case (e) and two convex lenses (a,b); the case has a velvet lining and a five-part pocket in the lid for five small lenses (not present).
Number Of Parts
4
Part Names
a - lens - Size: Diam. 3.8 cm
b - lens - Size: Diam. 2.6 cm
c - missing
d - ophthalmoscope - Size: Length 11.5 cm x Width 4.1 cm
e - case - Size: Length 14.0 cm x Width 8.9 cm x Depth 2.2 cm
Provenance
Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; source: Dr. Alexander H. Duncan; used by donor's uncles, Dr. John A. Duncan and Dr. George H. Duncan in Victoria, BC, in the late 19th century.