Enema syringes, 18th-19th centuries.

Made:
1871-1900
Plastic enema syringe, piston action, late 19th century

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Plastic enema syringe, piston action, late 19th century
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Plastic enema syringe, piston action, late 19th century. Illustrated at the right of the image with A606599 (18th century ivory enema syringe) in the middle and A626202 (19th century brass enema syringe) on the left.

Details

Category:
Therapeutics
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A606171
Materials:
vulcanite and leather
type:
instruments, medical, syringes and enema syringes
credit:
Gabb, George Hugh