University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
Category
Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
Classification
Gynaecology
Accession Number
1972.15.25 a-c
Description
Speculum consists of (a) a nickel-plated steel rod with sounds (?) on each end that fit into the speculum on (b) and in (c); the rod handle of (b) is nickel-plated.
Speculum consists of (a) a nickel-plated steel rod with sounds (?) on each end that fit into the speculum on (b) and in (c); the rod handle of (b) is nickel-plated.
Number Of Parts
3
Part Names
a - steel rod - Size: Length 27.0 cm
b - looped rod - Size: Length 26.4 cm
c - speculum - Size: Length 5.2 cm
Provenance
Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; source: the Nightingale Tea Room, Elora, Ontario, on behalf of St. John's Church, Elora; instruments from a local doctor's general practice.
Dates
1900
1920
circa 1900-1920
Material
metal: silver
Inscriptions
The speculum on (b) is marked "28" and the speculum (c) is marked "25"