University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
Category
Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
Classification
Gynaecology
Accession Number
1969.387.1
Description
A vulcanite or Bakelite nozzle with holes in it and a large collar; two tubes come out from below the collar, one inlet and one outlet; measurement of diameter given for largest dimension (collar).
A vulcanite or Bakelite nozzle with holes in it and a large collar; two tubes come out from below the collar, one inlet and one outlet; measurement of diameter given for largest dimension (collar).
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; source unknown.
On nozzle: "PRI-MO LADIES' SYRINGE"; "PATENTED JUNE 6. 1893"; "PAT. SEPT. 3. '95."; one tube has "INLET", the other has "OUTLET"
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-D8-10
Dimension Notes
Length 13.0 cm x Diam. 9.0 cm
Condition Remarks
Rubber has cracked and is broken in a few places; it is very brittle; #2: the rubber is in very bad shape and is flaking and crumbling.
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Book
Reference Comments
J. F. Hartz catalogue, 1902, p. 19
Research Facts
From Hartz catalogue: "A rational sanitary appliance for the thorough irrigation of the vagina, allowing a much warmer solution to be used by preventing the returning flow coming in contact with the skin."