University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
Category
Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
Classification
Otolaryngology
Accession Number
1979.21.45
Description
Tonsillotome with three finger ring-grips; the one on which the thumb rests can be rotated; two metal slides extend from the finger grips and end with open, rounded blades; "French pattern."
Tonsillotome with three finger ring-grips; the one on which the thumb rests can be rotated; two metal slides extend from the finger grips and end with open, rounded blades; "French pattern."
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; source: Mrs. J.A. McArthur, Blackstock Dispensary, Blackstock, Ont.
Maker
The J.F. Hartz Co.
Material
metal: silver
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-E3-5
Dimension Notes
Length 24.5 cm
Condition Remarks
Slightly rusty.
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
JPG
Reference Comments
CD #UHN
Research Facts
From the Blackstock Dispensary, built in 1876; practising physicians in the dispensary: Dr. John Montgomery 1876-1882; Dr. Auron J. Campbell 1882-1888; Dr. Wm. A Fish 1888-1901; Dr. John McCullough 1901-1906; Dr. Robert B. Harris 1906-1908; Dr. Archibald McArthur 1908-1925; Dr. John A. McArthur 1919-1966.