995.2.4: Speculum, Vaginal, 1945-1994

Additional Images

995.2.4: Speculum, Vaginal. Pederson's vaginal speculum
Image No. 1385 Pederson's vaginal speculum; Photographer: Helen Kingsley

Object Description

PEDERSON vaginal speculum, large size 4½ x 1½" blade. Upper blade attached to spur shaped piece which has letter J in a circle stamped into surface and 'MADE IN GERMANY STAINLESS' stamped into handle area. Blades attached with screw, with another screw adjustment on right hand side.

Object Classification

Accession Number: 995.2.4
Collection: Gynaecology/Obstetrics/Contraception
Date: 1945-1994

Object Dimensions

  • Length: 17 cm
  • Height: 13.8 cm
  • Width: 6 cm

Object Parts

  • a) Upper blade, handle part and side screw
  • b) Lower blade and handle part
  • c) Screw head

Object Materials

  • chrome plate,
  • stainless steel

Acquisition Detail

  • Owner: Dr. Glenn Alexander Agnew
  • History of Use: Used by Dr. Glenn Alexander Agnew [1917-1995]. GP in Kamloops 1944-45, then in Vancouver until 1995.