Sims' vaginal speculum

Date
Circa 1850-1950
Description
Vaginal speculum which appears to be fashioned from a spoon in the manner of James Marion Sims' prototype. Speculum consists of a single handle and a single blade which is made from the bowl of the spoon but shaped so it is more concave. The handle has a slight curve to it.
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Object detail

Date

Circa 1850-1950

Medium

metal

Measurements

15.5 x 9.0 x 3.0 cm

Accession Number

MHML00240

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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