University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
Category
Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
Classification
Otolaryngology
Accession Number
1984.15.3
Description
A box contains a chrome and plastic-handled instrument consisting of two glass sheaths with rubbed mounted bases; electric cord for attachment to binding posts of battery box; one light carrier; the handle can be moved on the spacing bar; instructions printed on the inside of the box lid.
A box contains a chrome and plastic-handled instrument consisting of two glass sheaths with rubbed mounted bases; electric cord for attachment to binding posts of battery box; one light carrier; the handle can be moved on the spacing bar; instructions printed on the inside of the box lid.
Part Names
device (?) - Size: Length 19.5 cm x Width 9.0 cm
glass sheaths - Size: Length 7.5 cm x Width 3.0 cm
Provenance
Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; source: Mrs. B.A. Manace
Printed on inside box cover: "TWIN TRANSILLUMINATION // by National // A SENSATIONAL INNOVATION"; handwritten on inner box bottom: "Jan 25/45"
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-E4-3
Condition Remarks
#2: rubber cord is very brittle
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
JPG
Reference Comments
CD #UHN
Research Facts
Used for the simultaneous illumination of both sinuses, for sinus, antrum, mastoid, breast, and hydrocoele diagnosis; patented by Dr. Louis Schwartz; bulb hoods can be removed to tighten or change bulbs.