Vaginal electrotherapy instrument

Maker
Liebel-Flarsheim Company LLC (estab. 1917)
Date
1917-1930
 Description
Vaginal electrotherapy instrument, used to strengthen pelvic floor muscles and treating incontinence and vaginal pain in patients. Consists of:
(.a) long, slim cardboard box with cotton wool insulation and instructions and maker pasted on the lid;
(.b) vaginal electrode: ebonite handle, stainless steel probe;
(.c) mercury and glass thermometer with metal point and black ink markings from 90 to 120 F (Fahrenheit);
(.d) long, slim, cardboard cylinder, used to store thermometer.
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Object detail

Maker
Date
1917-1930
Medium
stainless steel, ebonite, glass, cardboard, mercury, cotton wool
Measurements
(.a) 33.5 x 5.0 cm
(.b) 26.2 x 2.6 cm
(.c) 25.6 x 0.5 cm
(.d) 32.1 x 1.0 cm
Accession Number
MHM06865
Credit line
Gift of The School of Physiotherapy, La Trobe University, 2002
Object Type
equipment/treatment
Medical History Museum Category
Medical and Surgical Equipment and Instruments
Museum
Medical History Museum

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