Prop, Theatrical
Object number2008.63.2
Manufacturer
Tyco
Date1970-2004
OriginAsheville, NC
MediumVarious metals; rubber
Credit LineGift of Bob Pfaff
DescriptionStethoscope, black rubber ear tips, silver metal biaurals, and black rubber tubing. Clear plastic covering and engravings on diaphragm pieces.Dimensions3.5 x 22 in. (8.9 x 55.9 cm)InscriptionsOn stem: "UP".
Marks"Tyco's-HOWELL DESIGN / ASHEVILLE, N.C., USA PAT PEND."
"Tycos / ASHEVILLE N.C. USA PAT. NO.5109508".
Historical NotesMyron Cope dressed as a doctor during television skits on WTAE, where he would "examine" the opposing team's good and bad points through his "Cope-ra-scope," Cope's version of a crystal ball. This stethoscope was used as part of that comedic persona. Myron Cope (January 23, 1929 - February 27, 2008)--born Myron Sidney Kopelman--was a sports journalist, radio personality, and sportscaster best known as "the voice of the Pittsburgh Steelers."
Related institution
Pittsburgh Steelers
Related person
Myron Cope
(1929 - 2008)
Related institution
WTAE-TV
Terms
On View
Not on viewBecton, Dickinson and Company
1960s
1968-2001
1917-1919
