Gynaecological operating table

Made:
1890-1905

Gynaecological operating table, used by Prof. Wertheim when he performed the first Wertheim operation in England in July 1905, English,1890-1905

Details

Category:
Surgery
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A602002
Materials:
iron and wheels, brass
Measurements:
extended: length 1730 mm
max: width 700 mm
height 850 mm
table: width 497 mm
type:
operating tables
credit:
Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynae

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