| Reference Number | MIMM/2009-1/7 |
| Title | Fergusson's Vaginal Speculum |
| Date | 1900-1949 |
| Description | This is a nickel-plated metal speculum of the Fergusson's type. It has a tubular shape with one end flanged to facilitate insertion and positioning, and the other end ridged. This type of speculum is used to hold open and enable the inspection of the vagina and cervix during medical examinations. Signs of wear and tear present. |
| Extent | 1 item |
| Dimensions | 140mm x 50mm |
| Digital Collections | View online in our digital collections |
| Copyright | Free to use under the terms of the Creative Commons Licence Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) |
| Credit Line | Royal College of Physicians of Ireland |
| Object Name | Vaginal Speculum |
| Term | Speculum |
| Physical Examination |
| Diagnostic Techniques, Obstetrical and Gynaecological |
| Obstetrics -- instrumentation |