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LicenseCurette, uterine steel, copper-plated handle
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Curette, uterine steel, copper-plated handle
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Curette, uterine steel, copper-plated handle, by Krohne and Sesemann, English, late 19th century
A curette takes samples from the uterus, vagina or rectum. This is done to diagnose diseases such as cancer. The curette consists of a long hollow shaft ending in a small spoon-shaped scoop. This was passed into the uterus and a sample scraped from the uterine wall. The instrument’s design has changed little over time. It is still used today.
Details
- Category:
- Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A610272
- Materials:
- steel (copper-plated)
- Measurements:
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overall: 250 mm x 18 mm .037kg
- type:
- curette
