Enema set with pipe

Enema set with pipe

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Enema set with pipe, invented in 1840 by W. and H. Hutchinson of Sheffield, in case, English, 1840-1870

Details

Category:
Therapeutics
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A640560
Materials:
box, wood, leather and baize
type:
enema syringes

Parts

Piston action syringe

Piston action syringe

Piston action syringe, with detachable nose, brass and ivory knob

Materials:
brass and ivory
Object Number:
A640560 Pt1
type:
enema syringes
Telescoping pipe

Telescoping pipe

Telescoping pipe, to join syringe to nozzle, brass

Materials:
brass
Object Number:
A640560 Pt2
type:
pipes
Rectal nozzle

Rectal nozzle

Rectal nozzle, metal

Materials:
metal
Object Number:
A640560 Pt3
type:
nozzles