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Medical Museum Collection, Box 39
A Loring ophthalmoscope in a leatherette case, measuring 11 x 6 cm. The navy blue case is lined with purple velvet and satin, and has a silver clasp. The words "Loring ophthalmoscope" are stamped in gold on the upper case lid. The brass ophthalmoscope is plated in either steel or nickel, and has a screw-on ivory handle with a gold tip. The instrument was donated by John C. Brougher, M.D., in February 1976. The case is badly scuffed and cracked. The plating on the ophthalmoscope is coming off in places, and the ivory handle has yellowed.
Digital photograph of a Loring ophthalmoscope in a leatherette case. The purple velvet lined case has been set on a gray counter, and opened to reveal the instrument inside.
ca. 1850-1900
A Loring ophthalmoscope in a leatherette case, measuring 11 x 6 cm. The navy blue case is lined with purple velvet and satin, and has a silver clasp. The words "Loring ophthalmoscope" are stamped in gold on the upper case lid. The brass ophthalmoscope is plated in either steel or nickel, and has a screw-on ivory handle with a gold tip. The instrument was donated by John C. Brougher, M.D., in February 1976. The case is badly scuffed and cracked. The plating on the ophthalmoscope is coming off in places, and the ivory handle has yellowed.
Digital photograph of a Loring ophthalmoscope in a leatherette case. The purple velvet lined case has been set on a gray counter, and opened to reveal the instrument inside.
ca. 1850-1900
