Record

Reference NumberREAD/336
TitleSponge Probang
Date1875-1925
DescriptionSet of sponge probes in different sizes, each consisting of a thin whalebone shaft with a sponge at one end. Two are curved in shape, and two are straight, with one terminating in a metal insert.
Extent4 items
Dimensions370mm x 15mm
Digital CollectionsView online in our digital collections
Credit LineRoyal College of Physicians of Ireland
Object NameProbang
TermOtolaryngology -- Instrumentation
Drug Therapy -- Instrumentation
Persons
CodePersonNameDates
DS/UK/4847Simpson; Alexander Russell (1835-1916); Sir; Physician and Professor of Midwifery1835-1916
DS/UK/1977Thomas Read & Co; 1744-1997; Surgical instrument makers1744-1997
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