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Dark Eye Protecting Spectacles
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Dark Eye Protecting Spectacles

Date1920-1950
Object NameSpectacles
MediumGlass, steel, leather, plastic
ClassificationsMedicine and Healthcare
Dimensions10.1cm
LocationView by Appointment
Object numberABDMS069295.2
About MeThese spectacles are of a type which were used in "sunlight" therapy at the hospital. At one time this therapy was a way of combatting rickets.
Infra-Red Lamp
Dyce Health Clinic
Royal Aberdeen Hospital for Sick Children
1990-2005
Royal Aberdeen Hospital for Sick Children
1980-2000
Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital
possibly 1980-1990
Aberdeen Maternity Hospital
1970-1980