Stethoscope - Monoaural, Fergusson, circa 1890

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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.
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.
Acquisition Information:: Donation from Office of Psychiatric Services

Discipline:	History
Dimensions:	18.00 cm (Height), 7.00 cm (Length)

Tagged with:	hospitals, psychiatric hospitals, medical apparatus instruments
Themes this item is part of:	Psychiatric Services Collection, Medicine in Society Collection, Public Life & Institutions Collection
Primary Classification:	MEDICINE & HEALTH
Secondary Classification:	Mental Health - Clinical
Tertiary Classification:	equipment
Place & Date Used:	Victoria, Australia, Circa 1920
Date Manufactured:	circa 1890
References:	Oral history, Dr Herbert Bower.