Reference NumberMIMM/2009-1/179
TitleVaginal Pipe
Date1900-1949
DescriptionThis is a Glass Vaginal Pipe, made of clear glass. It consists of a cylindrical curved tube with a hollow spherical tip that has three lateral holes and one at its very tip on one side for douching, and a narrower tip on the other side for insertion into India rubber tubing. This end of the pipe is damaged.
Extent1 item
Dimensions130mm x 12mm
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Credit LineRoyal College of Physicians of Ireland
Object NameVaginal Douches
TermTherapeutic Irrigation
Gynaecology -- instrumentation
Obstetrics -- instrumentation
Persons
CodePersonNameDates
DS/UK/5768Murnane; John I. (1888-1969); Physician1888-1969
DS/UK/5769Murnane; Irene Alice (1903-2006); Locum Doctor1903-2006
DS/UK/2271Sexton; William Henry (1894-1961); physician1894-1961
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