University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
Category
Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
Classification
Ophthalmology
Accession Number
1981.1.1 a-d
Description
Ophthalmoscope (a) has an ivory handle (b) and is made of metal; has 29 lenses in an endless drive wheel propelled by thumb; two mirrors for direct and indirect focus; magnifying lens (c); comes in an oval leather-covered box (d) lined with velvet and satin.
Ophthalmoscope (a) has an ivory handle (b) and is made of metal; has 29 lenses in an endless drive wheel propelled by thumb; two mirrors for direct and indirect focus; magnifying lens (c); comes in an oval leather-covered box (d) lined with velvet and satin.
Number Of Parts
4
Part Names
a - ophthalmoscope - Size: Length 12.6 cm x Width 3.0 cm
b - handle - Size: Length 9.5 cm
c - magnifying glass - Size: Diam. 5.0 cm
d - box - Size: Length 12.0 cm x Width 6.2 cm x Depth 3.0 cm
Provenance
Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; source: Mrs. Drake; was found with Dr. Drake's ear instruments.
Dates
1880
1910
circa 1880-1910
Material
metal: black; yellow; white; red
glass: silvered; clear
leather: black
fabric: blue
ivory: white
Inscriptions
On label on base of box: "J. F. Hartz Co."
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-E4-6
Condition Remarks
The label on the box is extremely worn, as is the underside of the box.