Cephalotribe, probably late 19th to early 20th century

Made:
1871-1931 in Paris
maker:
Mathieu
Cephalotribe, probably late 19th to early 20th century

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Cephalotribe, probably late 19th to early 20th century
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Cephalotribe, probably late 19th to early 20th century, plated steel

Details

Category:
Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A615254
Materials:
steel, plated
Measurements:
length 495 mm
width 241 mm
height 104 mm
type:
cephalotribes

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