Rectal speculum or dilator

Made:
1601-1850
Rectal(?) speculum or dilator, steel, 1601-1850

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Rectal(?) speculum or dilator, steel, 1601-1850
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Rectal(?) speculum or dilator, steel, 1601-1850

Details

Category:
Clinical Diagnosis
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A610527
Materials:
steel
Measurements:
length 218 mm
open: width 65 mm
type:
rectal speculums

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