William Thomson’s Lantern For The Detection Of Color Blindne

This lantern for the detection of color blindness can be seen under William Thomson‘s portrait in the College of Physicians of Philadelphia. This model was made in 1907 “for railway & marine service”. The item was donated to the College by Dr. Burton Chance.

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  • Photos by Luca Borghi ti.supmacinu|ihgrob.l#| (June 2017), courtesy of Chrissie Perella, archivist, on behalf of the CPP.

Bibliography

  • Julie S. Berkowitz, The College of Physicians of Philadelphia. Portrait Catalogue. With photographs by Rick Echelmeyer, College of Physicians of Philadelphia, Philadelphia 1984, pp. 210-2.
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