Ophthalmoscope instruments

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Description

Title: Ophthalmoscope instruments
Creator: Giroux, Instruments d'Ophtalmologie
Lane, John E.
Contributor: Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Yale University. School of Medicine.
Published / Created: 19th century
Publication Place: Paris, France
Description: Compound ophthalmoscope, one wheel with six lens powers (including empty hole), one with ten (including empty hole). Lens wheels on separate plate stamped "GIROUX PARIS" and "BT S.G.D.G. NO 3". Lens wheel plate clips onto head of handle. Head of handle has a small prism with a sliding cover. Electrical supply runs up into head, but its use is not obvious. Current switched by a metal spring bound to the wooden handle with copper wire. Wires terminate in copper spade terminals soldered to pins. Case is probably wood, covered with leather. Push-button sprung catch.
Extent: (case dimensions): 17 cm. x 6.6 cm. x 2.2 cm.
Language: No linguistic content; Not applicable

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