Medical instrument
Category
Medical & health
Date
circa 1900 - 1999
Materials
stainless steel
Measurements
18 mm (Width); 223 mm (Length); 17 mm (Width)
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The Workhouse, Southwell, Nottinghamshire
NT 1514704
Summary
Hegars 17/18mm stainless steel dilator for the cervix..
Provenance
Acquired by the National Trust when The Workhouse and associated buildings were purchased in 1997. Found in the former Firbeck Infirmary during restoration.
Marks and inscriptions
17 18 N.T.S THACKRAY LEEDS ENGLAND