Record

Reference NumberREAD/248
TitleSyringe
Date1875-1925
DescriptionPewter syringe for vaginal use, consisting of a cylindrical, tube-shaped item made of pewter. It features a blunt tip with five holes, and a twist-in cap with a piston mechanism used for introducing ointment.
Extent1 item
Dimensions160mm x 25mm
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Credit LineRoyal College of Physicians of Ireland
Object NameSyringe
TermDrug Therapy -- Instrumentation
Gynaecology -- Instrumentation
General Practice -- Instrumentation
Persons
CodePersonNameDates
DS/UK/1977Thomas Read & Co; 1744-1997; Surgical instrument makers1744-1997
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