Summary
Speculum - Aural, circa 1890. Used for examining patients' ears in the surgery of a psychiatric hospital in Victoria Australia
Physical Description
Dilating aural speculum is shaped like a pair of scissors with a candle- snuffer, split down the middle instead of blades. Used for examining the ear. The 2 sides are slightly curved and joined by a swivel hinge with a flat spring below it. When the handles are squeezed together the 2 sides of the trumpet are pushed apart. The trumpet has a protruding rim (a continuation of the handles) and is very slightly concave with a half-centimetre hole at the end.
Significance
Example of medical equipment used in psychiatric hospitals in Victoria Australia
More Information
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Office of Psychiatric Services, May 1985
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Place & Date Used
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overall dimensions
6 cm (Length), 5 cm (Width), 14 cm (Height)
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Dimensions
140 mm (Length), 60 mm (Width), 60 mm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation. Measuring Method: measured laying flat on table
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References
Bennion, Elisabeth; "Antique Medical Instruments", Sotheby Parke Bernet, Unviersity of California Press, 1979.
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Keywords
Ears, Hospitals, Psychiatric Hospitals, Making History - Psych Services
