Physician’s Mirror, c. 1900
Item
Title
Physician’s Mirror, c. 1900
Date
1900
Description
Before the hands-free headlamp for use during medical procedures, there was the physician's mirror. Commonly used by ear, nose, and throat specialists, the concave mirror reflected a focused beam of light toward the patient and the physician looked through the hole to better see in the mouth or throat. It was particularly helpful when removing a patient’s tonsils.
Identifier
4.2a.09
Rights
Courtesy of the Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer
Subject
Department of Anatomy