X-Ray lens with a bakelite open-ended spherical lens with a conical body and smooth walls, attached to a metal base by a flat, flared rim with four screws; base is flat and square and joins the lens at a circular opening; there are notches along the sides of the base for the base to slide onto an X…
X-Ray lens with a bakelite open-ended spherical lens with a conical body and smooth walls, attached to a metal base by a flat, flared rim with four screws; base is flat and square and joins the lens at a circular opening; there are notches along the sides of the base for the base to slide onto an X-Ray machine.
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Owned and used by Dr. C. H. Bird or Dr. H. G. Bird of Gananoque, Ontario.
Dates
1940
1960
circa 1940-1960
Material
metal: silver
plastic: black
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-F4-11
Dimension Notes
Length 27.8 cm x Width 22.8 cm x Depth 8.3 cm
Condition Remarks
A few small spots of plating loss and active corrosion can be seen on the reverse and front of the lens; some scratches and marks can be seen on both sides of the metal, but are likely signs of normal wear and tear.
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Book
Reference Comments
"The Life and Times of C.H. Bird 1872-1944," by Dr. H. G. Bird;