University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
Category
Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
Classification
Gynaecology
Accession Number
1975.3.27 a-b
Description
A long metal shaft with a slightly curved end that has a series of holes: 6 columns of 3 tiny holes near the tip and 4 columns of two long holes each at the curve; stylet (stuck inside) is wide at the tip to wedge between the two types of holes; the other end splits into a Y, with a curved arm and …
A long metal shaft with a slightly curved end that has a series of holes: 6 columns of 3 tiny holes near the tip and 4 columns of two long holes each at the curve; stylet (stuck inside) is wide at the tip to wedge between the two types of holes; the other end splits into a Y, with a curved arm and a straight arm; a plug for the curved end is attached by a 4-inch chain; stylet protrudes from the straight arm.
Number Of Parts
2
Part Names
a - douche - Size: Length 29.0 cm
b - stylet
Provenance
Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; source: Mrs. Leslie W. Black via Dr. A. D. Kelly at the Ontario Medical Association; instruments from the practice of Dr. Malcolm C. Black, Mrs. Black's father-in-law.