Plastic piston action pessary introducer

Made:
1901-1970
Plastic piston action pessary introducer, English(?), 1901-1970

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Plastic piston action pessary introducer, English(?), 1901-1970
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Plastic piston action pessary introducer, English(?), 1901-1970

Details

Category:
Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A625574
Materials:
plastic
Measurements:
length 155 mm
width 16 mm
depth 13 mm
type:
pessary introducers

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