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Magnifying Glass

Object

Magnifying glass

Object number

2009.206

Physical Description

This small magnifying glass is circular and is encased in metal. It is part of a collection donated by the family of Dr Lionel Stoll.

Dr Lionel Stoll was born in Lithuania in 1907 to Russian Jewish parents. The family moved to Liverpool and came to Hackney when Lionel was 11. They lived at 49 Southborough Road. Lionel went to Raines Foundation School in Hackney and trained at Guy’s Hospital Medical School. In 1935, he borrowed money from an uncle to start his first practise in Chalk Farm.

Dr Stoll strongly supported the National Health Service. Before the days of free treatment, he would try to come to some arrangements with patients who couldn’t afford his fee.

Associated Person

Stoll, Lionel (Dr) (Used by)

Associated Place

27 Hollycroft Avenue (Place)

Material

glass
metal

On display?

No
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