Set of 4 dilators

Set of 4 rectal(?) or uterine(?) dilators, elastic gum web, in cylindrical cardboard case, English(?), 1701-1880

Details

Category:
Clinical Diagnosis
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A611240
Materials:
elastic gum web, wax, tape, loops, case, cardboard and case, paper
Measurements:
approx: length 295 mm
max: diameter 22 mm
min: diameter 13 mm
case: diameter 338 mm
case: length 60 mm
type:
dilators
credit:
Loan, Wellcome Trust