Otoscope and Ophthalmoscope Diagnostic Set, 1940-1960

Item

Identifier: B002.16.0324.00002

Staff Only

Dates

1940-1960

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

The records are primarily in English, but some materials are in other languages, including Hebrew, Yiddish, German, and Russian.

Conditions Governing Use

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Extent

1 Items (set) : Good condition; plastic and metal ; 2 x 9 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches (5.5 x 24 x 14 centimeters)

Additional Description

Scope and Contents

Ear, nose, throat, and eye diagnostic set used at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society in a brown Naugahyde rectangular case with a metal clasp on outside. The top is labeled "Medical Dep't U.S. Army." The inside has orange colored velvet lining and three inner sections. The case is filled with six pieces, including a opthalmoscope for examining eyes.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by AMC Cancer Research Center as part of the JCRS Records.

Materials Specific Details

On the top left of the case is a gold colored oblong with "National" inside. On the bottom right in gold colored letters is "3404000 Medical Dep't U.S. Army." On the ophthalmoscope is inscribed the brand for the National Instrument Company, Long Island, New York, U.S.A.