Otorhinolaryngology : The ear nose and throat doctor
Object ID Number:
EH101301
Object Name:
Nasal Speculum
Manufacturer:
Lentz and Sons, Philadelphia, Pa
Date of Manufacture:
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Manufactured from:
1900
Manufactured to:
1925
Description / History:
An instrument used to widen the opening of a nostril so the inside can be more easily seen. "Speculum" is the Latin word for mirror.

Manufactured by Lentz and Sons with a patent date of January 9, 1900. This style of nasal speculum was used in the early part of the 20th century.
Dimensions:
H–1.5 W–1.25 L–5 inches
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