Vaginal speculum

Made:
1871-1900
Vaginal speculum, mirrored interior, gum elastic covering

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Vaginal speculum, mirrored interior, gum elastic covering
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Vaginal speculum, mirrored interior, gum elastic covering, probably English, late 19th century

Details

Category:
Clinical Diagnosis
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A49766
Materials:
mirror, glass and gum elastic
Measurements:
height 144 mm
diameter 63 mm
type:
vaginal speculum
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)

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