Pewter enema syringe

Pewter enema syringe with wooden handle and piston rod

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Pewter enema syringe with wooden handle and piston rod
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Pewter enema syringe with wooden handle and piston rod

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Category:
Therapeutics
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A61361
Materials:
cylinder, pewter, rectal pipe, pewter, handle, wood, piston rod, wood and washer, leather
Measurements:
length 335 mm
diameter 34 mm
type:
enema syringes
credit:
Taeuber and Weil

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