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Medical Museum Collection, Box 8
ca. 1900-1940
A bracelet stethoscope, Bowles-style, in its original wooden case. The case was donated by J.M. Batcheller, M.D., and measures 20 cm x 9 cm x 6 cm. The unlined wooden box has a metal clasp and hinges, and bears a printed label on the inner lid: Bracelet stethoscope, a blood pressure stethoscope, Bowles patent, made by G.P. Pilling & Son Co., Philadelphia, Pa., USA. The case contains: 1) stethoscope bracelet with cover, 2) ivory-handled minor surgery knife, 3) two glass tubes, 4) leather folder containing thirteen suture needles, 5) ear pieces and rubber tubing, and 6) thermometer apparatus. The case and instruments are in fair condition.
Digital photograph of a Bowles bracelet stethoscope in a wooden case. The case has been opened, and the manufacturers printed label can be read on the inner lid. The instruments are shown packed into the case, and include: 1) stethoscope bracelet with cover, 2) ivory-handled minor surgery knife, 3) two glass tubes, 4) leather folder containing thirteen suture needles, 5) ear pieces and red rubber tubing, and 6) thermometer apparatus.
ca. 1900-1940
A bracelet stethoscope, Bowles-style, in its original wooden case. The case was donated by J.M. Batcheller, M.D., and measures 20 cm x 9 cm x 6 cm. The unlined wooden box has a metal clasp and hinges, and bears a printed label on the inner lid: Bracelet stethoscope, a blood pressure stethoscope, Bowles patent, made by G.P. Pilling & Son Co., Philadelphia, Pa., USA. The case contains: 1) stethoscope bracelet with cover, 2) ivory-handled minor surgery knife, 3) two glass tubes, 4) leather folder containing thirteen suture needles, 5) ear pieces and rubber tubing, and 6) thermometer apparatus. The case and instruments are in fair condition.
Digital photograph of a Bowles bracelet stethoscope in a wooden case. The case has been opened, and the manufacturers printed label can be read on the inner lid. The instruments are shown packed into the case, and include: 1) stethoscope bracelet with cover, 2) ivory-handled minor surgery knife, 3) two glass tubes, 4) leather folder containing thirteen suture needles, 5) ear pieces and red rubber tubing, and 6) thermometer apparatus.
