Martin's external pelvimeter

Made:
1871-1940 in London
maker:
Down Brothers
Martin's external pelvimeter

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Martin's external pelvimeter
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Martin's external pelvimeter, with long curved blades and curved compass, graduated in metric and imperial scale, stainless steel, by Down, circa 1890

Details

Category:
Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A615343
Materials:
steel (stainless)
Measurements:
length 390 mm
width 135 mm
type:
pelvimeters
credit:
Taylor

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