Enema set by S. Maw and Son

Enema set by S. Maw and Son

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Enema set by S. Maw and Son, 11 Aldersgate Street, London, England, with syringe, tubing, two nozzles and a nozzle support, in case, 1860-1870.

Details

Category:
Therapeutics
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A42166
Materials:
box, mahogany and box, velvet
type:
enema syringes

Parts

Syringe, piston-action

Syringe, piston-action

Syringe, piston-action

Materials:
brass
Object Number:
A42166 Pt1
type:
enema syringes
Tube, cloth covered

Tube, cloth covered

Tube, cloth covered, to connect syringe and nozzle

Materials:
cloth
Object Number:
A42166 Pt2
type:
tubes
Two ivory rectal nozles

Two ivory rectal nozles

Two ivory rectal nozles, one straight, one L-shaped

Materials:
ivory
Object Number:
A42166 Pt3
type:
nozzles
Nozzle support

Nozzle support

Nozzle support, for self administration

Materials:
lignum vitae
Object Number:
A42166 Pt4
type:
supports
Wooden case for enema set by S. Maw and Son

Wooden case for enema set by S. Maw and Son

Wooden case for enema set by S. Maw and Son, 11 Aldersgate Street, London, England, 1860-1870.

Materials:
mahogany and velvet
Object Number:
A42166 Pt5
type:
wooden case