Medical instrument
Category
Medical & health
Date
circa 1900 - circa 1999
Materials
stainless steel
Measurements
17 mm (Width); 175 mm (Length)
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The Workhouse, Southwell, Nottinghamshire
NT 1514725
Summary
A stainless steel cervical dilator, size 15/18.
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
Head of instrument, both sides: 15/18 THACKRAY LEEDS ENGLAND On side of instrument: N.T.S.