Printed on box: "DILATERIA // LAMINARIA JAPONICA TENT // HAND FABRICATED TO MAINTAIN // MAXIMUM PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS // OF LAMINARIA JAPONICA // NOT LATHE PROCESSED // MILEX"
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-D8-12
Copy Type
Original
Research Facts
The tent was used to dilate the cervix. This tent outfit was presented by Dr. Harkins to be used in the display "Obstetrics and Gynaecology -- What Did Women Experience?" to complement the early tents on display (1800-1900).