Vaginal depressor(?), double headed, iron

Vaginal depressor(?), double headed, iron

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Vaginal depressor(?), double headed, iron
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Vaginal depressor(?), double headed, iron

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Category:
Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A622648
Materials:
iron, ? material
Measurements:
length 320 mm
width 21 mm
type:
vaginal depressors

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