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Title
Fergusson's Vaginal Speculae
Description
Set of Ferguson's vagical speculae. The three narrower instruments are chrome/nickel plated, and the widest is made of an early plastic, probably cream bakelite.
These vaginal speculae were designed by Sir William Fergusson, a prominent Scottish surgeon during the 1800s. It was used for examination of the female reproductive tract and for the easy access of surgical instruments.
These vaginal speculae were designed by Sir William Fergusson, a prominent Scottish surgeon during the 1800s. It was used for examination of the female reproductive tract and for the easy access of surgical instruments.
Creator
Sir William Fergusson
Date
c. 1910-1940s
Identifier
2007/1.5
Physical Object Item Type Metadata
Physical Dimensions
Between 13.6 x 2.5 cm and 13 x 4.2 cm.
Materials
Chrome, nickel, and plastic.
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