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Stethoscope, circa 1800-1860

 Item — Box: 1
Identifier: Item 1

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

Contains a wooden Laënnec-style stethoscope thought to have been used in the early 19th century. Included in the collection is a paper scroll that accounts the early development of the stethoscope for medical purposes.

Dates

  • circa 1800-1860

Extent

From the Collection: 0.20 Linear Feet

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open to researchers without restrictions.

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Physical Storage Information

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the ODU Community Collections Repository

https://www.odu.edu/library/special-collections
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