University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
Category
Basic Science Artifacts
Classification
Basic Science, Laboratory Instrumentation
Accession Number
1976.6.3 a-f
Description
Drum-type microscope, push focus; has holes for a magnifying glass on an arm (see 1934.15); two slides, one marked "Puce de Chat" and the other unmarked; wooden case.
Drum-type microscope, push focus; has holes for a magnifying glass on an arm (see 1934.15); two slides, one marked "Puce de Chat" and the other unmarked; wooden case.
Number Of Parts
6
Part Names
a - slide
b - slide
c - body tube - Size: Length 14.5 cm
d - eyepiece
e - stand and body
f - case - Size: Length 16.7 cm x Width 7.5 cm x Depth 5.6 cm
Provenance
Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; source: Dr. J. Hannah of Toronto; Dr. Weston L. Herriman.
On slide: "Puce de Chat"; on inside of case: "R. MC Jr // Dec '92"
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0007
0007-A1-3
Condition Remarks
Microscope is in excellent condition; case is cracked and becoming unglued.
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Document
Book
Other
JPG
Reference Comments
UHN artefact files;
"Collecting Microscopes for Under £100," by James Layte, Aug. 1976, p. 67; see 1934.15; CD #UHN
Research Facts
A cheap French microscope for classroom use manufactured in thousands between 1870 and 1900.
This artefact is part of a set of surgical instruments belonging to Dr. Weston L. Herriman, who was one of the first nine students who graduated in 1855 from the newly formed School of Medicine at the Church of Scotland-affiliated University of
Queen's College (1854, Kingston, Ont.). The nine senior students had transferred from the Anglican Upper Canada School of Medicine (Toronto) to the new school at Queen's.
Exhibit History
“On loan L-2016-4” to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario’s 150th Anniversary exhibit; 30 April-8 July, 2016