Chrome-plated steel and rubber vaginal speculum
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LicenseVaginal speculum(?), chrome-plated steel and rubber
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Vaginal speculum(?), chrome-plated steel and rubber, by Down-Meyer, in cardboard box, 1940-1960. Label on the inside of the box lid says, 'The rubber parts of this instrument must be kept free from grease, oils and acids. Wash in warm water with strong alkaline soap'.
Down Bros and Mayer and Phelps Limited have sold vaginal speculums since at least the 1890s.
Details
- Category:
- Clinical Diagnosis
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A647211
- Materials:
- steel (chrome-plated), rubber and box, cardboard
- Measurements:
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length 98 mm
width 53 mm
height 100 mm
- type:
- vaginal speculums