Speculum, rectal, bivalve

Made:
1871-1900 in France
maker:
Unknown
Speculum, rectal, bivalve, metal, nickel plated

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Speculum, rectal, bivalve, metal, nickel plated
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Speculum, rectal, bivalve, metal, nickel plated, possibly French, possibly English, late 19th century

Details

Category:
Clinical Diagnosis
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A646807
Materials:
metal (nickel plated)
Measurements:
length 125 mm
open: width 37 mm
height 81 mm
type:
rectal speculae

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