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Medical Museum Collection, Box 50
ca. 1898
Digital photograph of a reproduction of the monaural stethoscope invented by Laennec. The ivory instrument has been placed on a tan counter, and is shown with printed informational materials.
A copy of the monaural stethoscope invented by Laennec. This reproduction, with printed booklet on "Famous firsts: the first stethoscope," was purchased circa 1898 in Leipzig by Dr. Frederick A. Kiehles father. Dr. Kiehle then donated the item to the Library in January 1947. The ivory stethoscope is in two parts, and measures 15.5 cm long and 6 cm in diameter at the widest point. A typed exhibit label is also included with the set. The items are in good condition.
ca. 1898
Digital photograph of a reproduction of the monaural stethoscope invented by Laennec. The ivory instrument has been placed on a tan counter, and is shown with printed informational materials.
A copy of the monaural stethoscope invented by Laennec. This reproduction, with printed booklet on "Famous firsts: the first stethoscope," was purchased circa 1898 in Leipzig by Dr. Frederick A. Kiehles father. Dr. Kiehle then donated the item to the Library in January 1947. The ivory stethoscope is in two parts, and measures 15.5 cm long and 6 cm in diameter at the widest point. A typed exhibit label is also included with the set. The items are in good condition.
