Part of a uterine dilator

Made:
1840-1890 in France
maker:
Unknown
Part of a uterine dilator, steel with German silver fittings

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Part of a uterine dilator, steel with German silver fittings
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Part of a uterine dilator, steel with German silver fittings, probably French, 1840-1890

Details

Category:
Surgery
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A612264
Materials:
steel and silver, german
Measurements:
length 318 mm
diameter 30 mm
type:
uterine dilators
credit:
Loan, Wellcome Trust

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