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placental auger
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Dates
1900
1930
circa 1900-1930
Collection
University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
Category
Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
Classification
Obstetrics
Accession Number
1940.4.6
Description
Entirely made of metal (nickel-plated?), concave handle and 1½ spiral at other end, blunt.
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Accession Number
1940.4.6
Collection
University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
Category
Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
Classification
Obstetrics
MeSH Heading
Curettage
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Description
Entirely made of metal (nickel-plated?), concave handle and 1½ spiral at other end, blunt.
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; source: Dr. Newton Albert Powell (d. 1935).
Dates
1900
1930
circa 1900-1930
Material
metal (nickel-plated?)
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-D7-6
Dimension Notes
Length 28.3 cm x Width 1.8 cm
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Book
Reference Comments
Similar instrument found in Betz catalogue, p. 177, item # 3N1085
Research Facts
Dr. Powell died in 1935; this may have been a bequest. Used for miscarriages, etc.
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