Medical instrument
Category
Medical & health
Date
circa 1900 - circa 1999
Materials
stainless steel
Measurements
185 x 29 mm; 80 mm (Length)
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The Workhouse, Southwell, Nottinghamshire
NT 1514705
Summary
A stainless steel Ferguson's vaginal speculum.
Full description
L-shaped gynaecologicall instrument for internal inspection of vagina
Provenance
Acquired by the National Trust when The Workhouse and associated buildings were purchased in 1997. Found in former Firbeck Infirmary during restoration
Marks and inscriptions
Middle of front view: DOWN ENGLAND Side of handle: N.T.S.