Plug from rectal speculum

Made:
1820-1890
Plug from rectal speculum, turned ebony, English, 1820-1890

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Plug from rectal speculum, turned ebony, English, 1820-1890
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Plug from rectal speculum, turned ebony, English, 1820-1890

Details

Category:
Clinical Diagnosis
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A633703
Materials:
ebony
Measurements:
length 202 mm
diameter 57 mm
type:
rectal speculums

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