Perineal pad holder

Date
Circa 1950
 Description
White cotton pique holder enclosing a butter cloth covered cottonwool pad. Tape ties attached at each end. Also known as a mother's pad. Perineal pad holders were used in the Gynaecological wards until c.1950s.
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Object detail

Date
Circa 1950
Medium
cotton, cotton wool
Measurements
1.0 x 40.0 x 16.0 cm
Accession Number
A1994_31_049
Object Type
equipment/obstetric care
Named Collection
Royal Women's Hospital Collection
Medical History Museum Category
Royal Women's Hospital
Museum
Medical History Museum

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