University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
Category
Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
Classification
Gynaecology
Accession Number
1988.15.2
Description
A glass tubular speculum covered with silver foil with an outer covering of gutta-percha; proximal end is flanged outwards; distal end cut at an oblique angle.
A glass tubular speculum covered with silver foil with an outer covering of gutta-percha; proximal end is flanged outwards; distal end cut at an oblique angle.
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; source: Mrs. M. Swain for Dr. Robert B. Aylesworth.
Dates
1870
1879
circa 1870-1879
Material
glass: clear
metal: silver
gutta-percha: brown
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-D8-4
Dimension Notes
Length 11.5 cm x Diam. 6.0 cm
Condition Remarks
Glass is cracked longitudinally 7 cm from the distal end; no pieces missing; outer covering is slightly abraded.
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
JPG
Reference Comments
CD #UHN
Research Facts
Dr. Robert B. Aylesworth (M.D. Victoria College 1867) practised in various parts of Ontario from 1869-1892, ending up in Toronto.