University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
Category
Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
Classification
Ophthalmology
Accession Number
1972.18.29 a-d
Description
Ophthalmoscope in a leather, envelope-type case (c) with dome closure; compartments for instrument parts; parts are (a) head; (b) handle; and (d) magnifying lens.
Ophthalmoscope in a leather, envelope-type case (c) with dome closure; compartments for instrument parts; parts are (a) head; (b) handle; and (d) magnifying lens.
Number Of Parts
4
Part Names
a - head
b - handle
c - case - Size: Length 10.4 cm x Width 5.7 cm x Depth 1.9 cm
d - magnifying lens - Size: Diam. 3.8 cm
Provenance
Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; estate of Dr. G. Harvey Agnew, via Mrs. G. Harvey Agnew.
Dates
1904
1920
circa 1904-1920
Date Remarks
Patent date on item
Material
leather: black
glass: silvered
metal: silver
Inscriptions
"PATENTED. JAN. 19. 04"; in gold on lid: "LORING'S // OPHTHALMOSCOPE"; scratched on: "GHA"
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-E4-6
Condition Remarks
Silvering on mirror is marked; #2: case is damaged.