Supportive pessary

Made:
1801-1900 in France
maker:
Unknown
Pessary, malleable, Sims, metal, possibly French, 19th century

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Pessary, malleable, Sims, metal, possibly French, 19th century
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Pessary, malleable, Sims, metal, possibly French, 19th century

Details

Category:
Therapeutics
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A656394
Materials:
metal
Measurements:
length 85 mm
width 63 mm
height 7 mm
type:
supportive pessaries

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