WONDERFUL, CIVIL WAR MEDICAL OFFICER’S MICROSCOPE PRESENTED TO DR. THOMAS CARROLL

WONDERFUL, CIVIL WAR MEDICAL OFFICER’S MICROSCOPE PRESENTED TO DR. THOMAS CARROLL

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This medical microscope is a Civil War artifact that was presented to Dr. Thomas Carroll while he was on duty at the Mount Pleasant U.S. General Hospital at Washington, DC during the war. Thomas Carroll was a private physician from Philadelphia when he contracted with the Federal Army as an Acting Assistant Surgeon and served in that capacity from 1862 until 1867. His military duties included service as a medical doctor, initially at Washington DC, and afterwards in the Department of the Gulf, specifically in the state of Louisiana at New Orleans. Dr. Carroll was on active duty at Jackson Barracks, LA on April 24, 1867 when he died.

The finely crafted instrument stands approximately 8” tall and is composed of a solid, weighted metal base upon which rises a series of four, cylindrical brass tubes fitted out with circular mirrors, cut lenses, and multiple brass turn dials to view medical glass slides. The tool exhibits use consistent with age but is tight and in fine condition. All brass components show a pleasing semi-bright patina, along with scattered, minor scuffs and scratches. No maker markings are visible on the microscope that is housed in a wonderful, rosewood wooden box.

Box exterior measures 9” long x 4¼” wide x 4” high with a double hinged lid that closes tight on the box. Featured on the lid face is a beautifully inscribed, silver, oval disc secured to the face. Disc is inscribed in cursive with “Mount Pleasant U.S. Gen. Hosp. / Presented to / Dr. Thomas Carroll / By / the patients, nurses and others as a / token of love and respect / April 10, 1863 Washington D.C.” Box, in strong condition, features dovetailed joint construction and wears a dark, shiny finish. Lid exhibits three, lateral age cracks on the surface but these do not detract form the box integrity. Box interior is fitted with a number of small, wooden braces that secure the instrument while in transit.

The microscope comes with the individual’s military records from the National Archives at Washington, DC. This medical instrument is a fantastic Civil War momento with a great identification and would adorn any collection of period medical items.  [ra][ph:L]

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