Five pelvimeters, various makers, 1901-1950

Made:
1901-1950

Five pelvimeters, various makers, 1901-1950

Details

Category:
Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception
Object Number:
1982-561/132
type:
pelvimeter
credit:
Mirrielees, Esther

Parts

Simple pattern pelvimeter

Simple pattern pelvimeter

Simple pattern pelvimeter, chrome-plated brass(?), by W.H. Bailey and Son, England, 1901-1950

Measurements:
length 295 mm
end, min.: width 65 mm
Materials:
chrome-plated brass, ? material
Object Number:
1982-561/132 Pt1
type:
pelvimeter
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Martin's Pelvimeter

Martin's Pelvimeter

Martin's Pelvimeter, nickel-plated steel, no maker marked, 1901-1950

Measurements:
length 385 mm
min.: width 120 mm
Materials:
nickel-plated steel, ? material
Object Number:
1982-561/132 Pt2
type:
pelvimeter
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Collyer's Pelvimeter

Collyer's Pelvimeter

Collyer's Pelvimeter, chrome-plated brass(?), no maker marked, 1901-1930

Measurements:
length 280 mm
min.: width 90 mm
Materials:
chrome-plated brass, ? material
Object Number:
1982-561/132 Pt3
type:
pelvimeter
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Collyer's Pelvimeter

Collyer's Pelvimeter

Collyer's pelvimeter, chrome-plated brass(?), no maker marked, 1901-1930

Measurements:
length 280 mm
min.: width 90 mm
Materials:
chrome-plated brass, ? material
Object Number:
1982-561/132 Pt4
type:
pelvimeter
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Martin's pelvimeter

Martin's pelvimeter

Martin's pelvimeter, chrome-plated brass(?), no maker marked, 1901-1930

Measurements:
length 347 mm
min.: width 134 mm
Materials:
chrome-plated brass, ? material
Object Number:
1982-561/132 Pt5
type:
pelvimeter
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

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