Linen for treating sore nipples
- Made:
- 1900 in unknown place
Linen used in the treatment of sore nipples, c. 1900. Treatment consisted of adding cream to squares of linen, folded into smaller squares and secured in place using a supporting corset
Details
- Category:
- Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception
- Object Number:
- 1982-561/285
- Materials:
- textile
- Measurements:
-
overall per square (small x16): 45 mm x 45 mm x .5 mm,
overall large piece: 300 mm x 420 mm x .5 mm,
overall per square (med x4): 95 mm x 95 mm x .5 mm,
- type:
- linen (material)
