Record

Reference NumberREAD/84
TitleFolding Uterine Sound with Retractor
Date1875-1925
DescriptionFolding uterine sound with retractor of the Smith's type. It consists of a metal graduated shaft, foldable, with a sliding ring to secure its position. It features a curved, blunt tip on one end, and a retractor's end on the other.
Extent1 item
Dimensions270mm x 20mm
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Credit LineRoyal College of Physicians of Ireland
Object NameUterine Sound
TermPhysical Examination -- Instrumentation
Gynaecology -- Instrumentation
Persons
CodePersonNameDates
DS/UK/6544Smith; Heywood (1833-1928); gynaecologist1833-1928
DS/UK/1977Thomas Read & Co; 1744-1997; Surgical instrument makers1744-1997
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