Fergusson's vaginal speculum

Date
Circa 1880-1900
 Description
Large tubulra glass speculum, coated in quicksilver, then rubber which has been varnished. The posterior lip of the speculum is longer than the anterior; the vulval end is flanged.

Object detail

Date
Circa 1880-1900
Medium
Glass, quicksilver and india-rubber (varnished).
Measurements
15.0 x 6.0 cm
Accession Number
MHML00235
Credit line
on loan from the Barrie Thompson Collection
Object Type
medical device
Named Collection
Barrie Thompson Collection
Medical History Museum Category
Medical Specialties
Museum
Medical History Museum

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