995.2.3: Speculum, Vaginal

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995.2.3: Speculum, Vaginal
995.2.3: Speculum, Vaginal : Patent date - June 17th 1890 : Patent date - June 17th 1890
995.2.3: Speculum, Vaginal.
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Object Description

Vaginal speculum, medium size 4 x 1ΒΌ" blade. Division at back of upper blade. Spur shaped piece attached with 'PAT.JUN.17.90' stamped into surface and '114' stamped into both blade handles. Blades attached with screw, with another screw adjustment on right hand side.

Object Classification

Accession Number: 995.2.3
Collection: Obstetrics/Gynaecology/Contraception

Object Dimensions

  • Length: 13.8 cm
  • Height: 12.8 cm
  • Width: 6 cm

Object Parts

  • a) Upper blade and main handle part
  • b) Lower blade and handle part
  • c) Screw

Object Materials

  • copper alloy,
  • plating,
  • steel

Acquisition Detail

  • Patent Date: 1890-06-17
  • Owner: Dr. Glenn Alexander Agnew
  • History of Use: Belonged to Dr. Glenn Alexander Agnew, probably used by his father Dr. Thomas Hadden Agnew who came to Vancouver from Ontario ca. 1910-15. Died in 1948.