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Cervical Dilators - Francis & Co, circa 1950
Reg. No: SH 850207
- Summary:
- Cervical Dilators - Francis & Co, circa 1950. Used to dilate cervix during surgery in psychiatric hospitals in Victoria Australia
- Description:
- Set of 8 dilators for dilating cervix. Slightly curved metal tubes (in very flattened S-shape) with rounded point on each end. There is a ridge around the middle of each dilator where the 2 halves of slightly different diameter have been welded together. Dilators range in diameter from .3 to 1.5cm. They ae contained in a brown cotton roll-up case with graded size individual sleeves for dilators. It has protective flap and pink tape ties. Case has pink tape binding.
- Acquisition Information:
- Donation from Office of Psychiatric Services
| Discipline: | History |
| Dimensions: | 22.00 cm (Height), 14.00 cm (Length) |
More information
| Tagged with: | hospitals, psychiatric hospitals, surgery, women s issues, childbirth |
| Themes this item is part of: | Psychiatric Services Collection, Medicine in Society Collection, Public Life & Institutions Collection |
| Primary Classification: | MEDICINE & HEALTH |
| Secondary Classification: | Mental Health - Surgery |
| Tertiary Classification: | equipment |
| Inscriptions: | One pair of numbers engraved near waist of each dilator: FRANCIS & CO/ MELBOURNE. |
| Manufacturer: | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, by 1950 |
| Place & Date Used: | Victoria, Australia, Circa 1950 |
| Manufacturer: | Francis & Co., Circa 1950 |
| References: | card with exhibit. |
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