Enema set by Bewley Hamilton and Co.

Enema set by Bewley Hamilton and Co.

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Enema set by Bewley Hamilton and Co., with syringe, tube, two straight nozzles, one L-shaped one and support, in case, English, mid or late 19th century

Details

Category:
Therapeutics
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A640626
Materials:
box, mahogany and box, velvet
Measurements:
box: length 233 mm
box: width 122 mm
box: height 40 mm
type:
enema syringes

Parts

Piston acting syringe, with side arm

Piston acting syringe

Piston acting syringe, with side arm

Materials:
brass and ivory
Object Number:
A640626 Pt1
type:
enema syringes
Tube to connect syringe and nozzle, with one end loose

Tube to connect syringe and nozzle

Tube to connect syringe and nozzle, with one end loose

Materials:
gum elastic and brass
Object Number:
A640626 Pt2
type:
tubes
3 ivory rectal nozzles, one with L-shape

3 ivory rectal nozzles

3 ivory rectal nozzles, one with L-shape

Materials:
ivory
Object Number:
A640626 Pt3
type:
nozzles
Nozzle support for self-administration

Nozzle support for self-administration

Nozzle support for self-administration

Materials:
walnut
Object Number:
A640626 Pt4
type:
supports