Speculum, rectal, plug only

Made:
1801-1900 in France
maker:
Unknown
Speculum, rectal, plug only, wood, ebony, possibly French

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Speculum, rectal, plug only, wood, ebony, possibly French
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Speculum, rectal, plug only, wood, ebony, possibly French, possibly English, 19th century

Details

Category:
Clinical Diagnosis
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A646797
Materials:
ebony
Measurements:
length 116 mm
diameter 29 mm
type:
rectal speculae

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