Summary

Stethoscope - Monoaural, Fergusson, circa 1890. Used in a psychiatric hospital in Victoria Australia 1880-1940.
According to Dr Herbert Boyer these stethoscopes were still in use until late 1930s.

Physical Description

A stethoscope made from tulip wood. Shape is similar to a wine glass with a long stem. Has a funnel-like section on top that serves as the earpiece and the rounded part at the bottom is the chestpiece.

Significance

Example of medical equipment used in psychiatric hospitals in Victoria Australia

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