Set of stomach pumping instruments

Set of stomach pumping instruments

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Set of stomach pumping instruments, with accessories for rectal use, in mahogany case, by W. Matthews, 8 Portugal Street, Lincolns Inn, London, 1851-1878.

Details

Category:
Therapeutics
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A1909
Materials:
case, mahogany, case, velvet, lined and case, brass
type:
stomach pump
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)

Parts

Cloth covered rubber tubing

Cloth covered rubber tubing

Cloth covered rubber tubing

Materials:
rubber , cloth and brass
Object Number:
A1909 Pt2
type:
tubing
Steel sinker

Steel sinker

Steel sinker, for immersing in liquid

Materials:
steel
Object Number:
A1909 Pt4
type:
sinkers
Ebony gag

Ebony gag

Ebony gag

Materials:
ebony
Object Number:
A1909 Pt5
type:
gags
Bone and metal rectal nozzle for self-administration

Bone and metal rectal nozzle for self-administration

Bone and metal rectal nozzle for self-administration

Materials:
bone , brass and steel
Object Number:
A1909 Pt7
type:
rectal nozzles