Speculum, rectal, Weiss

Made:
1830-1860 in London
maker:
S Maw, S.
Speculum, rectal, Weiss, metal, nickel-plated, ivory handle

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Speculum, rectal, Weiss, metal, nickel-plated, ivory handle
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Speculum, rectal, Weiss, metal, nickel-plated, ivory handle, with ebony plug, by S. Maw of London, 1830 to 1860

Details

Category:
Clinical Diagnosis
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A137371
Materials:
metal, nickel-plated, ivory and plug, ebony
Measurements:
length 111 mm
open: width 59 mm
height 184 mm
plug: length 154 mm
plug: diameter 21 mm
type:
rectal speculum
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)

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