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Digital photograph of an assortment of gynecological and general surgical instruments, arranged on a gray counter. A ruler has been placed in the foreground for size comparison.
Medical Museum Collection, Box 60
A collection of assorted gynecological and general surgical instruments donated by John C. Brougher in February 1976. The items are in poor to good condition, with some rusting, especially on the speculum. Included in the collection are: 1) size #2 bone curette, manufactured by Sklar, and engraved "MD-USN," 2) uterine gauze packer, 3) uterine probe or sound, 26 cm in length, 4) uterine probe or sound, circa 1890's, 5) intra-uterine speculum, manufactured by Charriere, 6) Wylies cervical speculum or protector, 7) gauze packer, and 8) stainless steel urethral dilator, manufactured by Sklar.
ca. 1890-1950
Medical Museum Collection, Box 60
A collection of assorted gynecological and general surgical instruments donated by John C. Brougher in February 1976. The items are in poor to good condition, with some rusting, especially on the speculum. Included in the collection are: 1) size #2 bone curette, manufactured by Sklar, and engraved "MD-USN," 2) uterine gauze packer, 3) uterine probe or sound, 26 cm in length, 4) uterine probe or sound, circa 1890's, 5) intra-uterine speculum, manufactured by Charriere, 6) Wylies cervical speculum or protector, 7) gauze packer, and 8) stainless steel urethral dilator, manufactured by Sklar.
ca. 1890-1950
