| Reference Number | MIMM/2009-1/72 |
| Title | Auvard's Vaginal Speculum |
| Date | 1900-1999 |
| Description | This is a vaginal speculum of the Auvard type. It is composed of smooth jaws with two lateral holes and a blunt tip, which helps it slide through the vagina. It has a long handle with a detachable weight. This type of vaginal speculum is self-retaining thanks to the weight. Made of steel, it appears heavily corroded. The number 28 is engraved at the end of the handle. |
| Extent | 1 item |
| Dimensions | 230mm x 100mm x 110 mm |
| 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 | Gynaecology -- instrumentation |
| Physical Examination |