Powder insufflator, vulcanite, horn and silk, second half 19th century
This instrument is made out of vulcanite, horn and silk. Insufflators are used to blow air, or in this case medicated powder, into the lungs or into a body cavity.
Details
- Category:
- Pharmacy-ware
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A611930
- Measurements:
-
length 153 mm
diameter 45 mm
- type:
- insufflators
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