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Stethoscope

Marks or Labelsstethoscope: literally greek for: "I look into the chest" first invented in: "1816" by the: "Breton doctor Rene Laennec of Quimper (1781-1826)"
Date About 1830
Medium / Technique Wood; ivory
DimensionsHeight: 17.4 cm (6 7/8 in.) Diameter: 4 cm (1 9/16 in.)
ClassificationTools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Medical & Psychological T&E - Medical Instruments
Origin France, Europe
Object Number1972.481.1 ab
DivisionMaterial Culture - Objects of Science and Technology
CollectionStewart
Status
Not on view

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