Stem pessary

Made:
1901-1930 in London
maker:
Allen & Hanburys Limited
Stem pessary, vulcanite, by Allen and Hanburys of London

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Stem pessary, vulcanite, by Allen and Hanburys of London
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Stem pessary, vulcanite, by Allen and Hanburys of London, early 20th century

Details

Category:
Therapeutics
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A612575
Materials:
vulcanite
Measurements:
length 61 mm
diameter 24 mm
type:
supportive pessaries

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