Set of stomach pumping instruments

Made:
Edinburgh
maker:
Gardner
Set of stomach pumping instruments

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Set of stomach pumping instruments, with accessories for rectal use, in mahogany case, by Gardner, 45 South Bridge, Edinburgh, Scotland.

Details

Category:
Therapeutics
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A138525
Materials:
case, mahogany, case, velvet, lined, case, brass, pump, brass, pump, steel and pump, ivory
Measurements:
case: length 300 mm
case: width 151 mm
case: height 65 mm
type:
stomach pumps
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)

Parts

Cloth covered rubber tubing

Cloth covered rubber tubing

Cloth covered rubber tubing

Measurements:
width 17 mm
length 257 mm
Materials:
rubber , cloth and metal
Object Number:
A138525 Pt1
type:
tubing
Ivory and metal rectal nozzle

Ivory and metal rectal nozzle

Ivory and metal rectal nozzle

Measurements:
length 83 mm
width 20 mm
Materials:
ivory , metal , brass and steel
Object Number:
A138525 Pt2
type:
rectal nozzles
Ivory and metal rectal nozzle for self administration

Ivory and metal rectal nozzle for self administration

Ivory and metal rectal nozzle for self administration

Measurements:
length 71 mm
width 22 mm
Materials:
ivory , metal , brass and steel
Object Number:
A138525 Pt3
type:
rectal nozzles
Wooden shield

Wooden shield

Wooden shield

Measurements:
length 36 mm
width 28 mm
Materials:
wood
Object Number:
A138525 Pt4
type:
shields
Ebony gag

Ebony gag

Ebony gag

Measurements:
length 117 mm
width 24 mm
Materials:
ebony
Object Number:
A138525 Pt5
type:
gags
Metal sinker for immersing in liquid

Metal sinker for immersing in liquid

Metal sinker for immersing in liquid

Materials:
metal
Object Number:
A138525 Pt6
type:
sinkers