Richard Liebreich Swett, Atwell William, MD (1840-1912) (Dartmouth 1863) W. F. Ford, Caswell, Hazard, and Company
Published / Created:
1915
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 019
Image Count:
1
Description:
A single-lens ophthalmoscope, 16.8 cm long, with two converging lenses. Wooden case, covered black leather, lined purple velvet with purple satin in lid; metal push-button catch. Lenses made by Liebreich.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Bunting, Charles H., MD (1955) De Zeng Standard Company
Published / Created:
19th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 019
Image Count:
1
Description:
A combination ophthalmoscope and otoscope. The handle is hollow to hold the batteries; the light bulb fitting screws in at the top of the device, whereas both the ophthalmoscope and otoscope heads attach over this. The device is housed in a leather covered wooden case with velvet lined inserts.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
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.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
All metal scissor-type grip with pin locking device and arms with outward facing sharp points for gripping. The Pelvimeter may have been also used to remove tumours.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
