Tonsil punch. Scissor-style loop handles; long cylindrical shank; circular, fenestrated punch with two interlocking parts is attached to the end of shank; there are 3 sharp wires, 1 on one half of the punch, and 2 on the other with the points facing inwards. Includes manufacturer markings:"D. R. G. M."
Created:
1891 - 1920?
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Speculum plug. Cylindrical plug made from black vulcanized rubber with rounded distal end and tear drop-shaped knob at proximal end. This plug was most likely used to fill the gap in a simple, cylindrical metal speculum, such as the one designed by Marie Boivin.
Created:
1850 - 1900?
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Syringe set. 3 hard rubber syringes of various sizes with 1-ringed plungers and narrow nozzles; 2 syringes have a lipped finger grip and no makers marks. Includes manufacturer markings:"ROYAL" BUTLER HARD RUBBER CO."
Contributor:
Butler Hard Rubber Co (Butler, New Jersey)
Created:
1882 - 1898?
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
