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ca. 1901
A stethoscope, purse, and horn, donated by H.R. Cliff, M.D., in October 1937. The 8-cm long horn is covered with parchment and secured with string. It is somewhat brittle and chipped. The purse is made of soft leather, and has a silver frame and clasp. The leather is chipping and fading. The binaural stethoscope is in good condition, with rubber tubing intact in one piece. The chest piece is engraved "Pilling Special Stethoscope, Bowles Patent."
Digital photograph of a stethoscope, purse, and horn, arranged on a tan counter. A small typed provenance card can also be seen.
Medical Museum Collection, Box 50
A stethoscope, purse, and horn, donated by H.R. Cliff, M.D., in October 1937. The 8-cm long horn is covered with parchment and secured with string. It is somewhat brittle and chipped. The purse is made of soft leather, and has a silver frame and clasp. The leather is chipping and fading. The binaural stethoscope is in good condition, with rubber tubing intact in one piece. The chest piece is engraved "Pilling Special Stethoscope, Bowles Patent."
Digital photograph of a stethoscope, purse, and horn, arranged on a tan counter. A small typed provenance card can also be seen.
Medical Museum Collection, Box 50
