Set of stomach pumping instruments with accessories for rectal use

Set of stomach pumping instruments with accessories for rectal use

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Set of stomach pumping instruments with accessories for rectal use, in wooden case, by Down Bors., London, probably late 19th century, St. Thomas' Street

Details

Category:
Therapeutics
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A202681
Materials:
case, wood, case, velvet, lined, case, brass, pump, steel and pump, ivory
type:
stomach pumps
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)

Parts

Gag for use with stomach pump

Gag for use with stomach pump

Gag for use with stomach pump

Materials:
ebony
Object Number:
A202681 Pt1
type:
gags
Metal sinker for immersing in liquid when filling pump

Metal sinker for immersing in liquid when filling pump

Metal sinker for immersing in liquid when filling pump

Materials:
metal
Object Number:
A202681 Pt2
type:
sinkers
Bone self-administering rectal nozzle

Bone self-administering rectal nozzle

Bone self-administering rectal nozzle

Materials:
bone and metal
Object Number:
A202681 Pt4
type:
rectal nozzles
Wooden shield for use with self-administering rectal nozzle

Wooden shield for use with self-administering rectal nozzle

Wooden shield for use with self-administering rectal nozzle

Materials:
wood
Object Number:
A202681 Pt5
type:
shields
Length of flexible tubing

Length of flexible tubing

Length of flexible tubing

Materials:
metal , cloth and rubber
Object Number:
A202681 Pt6
type:
tubings