The stethoscope was invented in 1816 by the French physician René T.H. Laënnec (1781-1826). In this clip, several examples of 19th century monaural stethoscopes are shown by Christopher M. Hoolihan, Rare Books & Manuscripts Librarian, Edward G. Miner Library.
For those interested in learning more on this, please see our video on the Laennec stethoscope in the collection of the Museum of the History of Science, Technology and Medicine at the University of Leeds, search for "Laennec Stethoscope" or go through our channel, hpsmuseumleeds.
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