995.2.5: Weighted Speculum, Vaginal, 20th Cent.

Additional Images

995.2.5: Weighted Speculum, Vaginal.
Image No. 1383 ; Photographer: Helen Kingsley

Object Description

AUVARD vaginal speculum, fixed weight, heavy 3lbs, blade 2¾ x 1½". Stem with heavy oval ball near base, groove one side opens near blade which widens and curves away. Two blades extend sideways from central one. Rivet at center of ball section.

Object Classification

Accession Number: 995.2.5
Collection: Gynaecology/Obstetrics/Contraception
Date: 20th Cent.

Object Dimensions

  • Length: 22 cm
  • Height: 8.2 cm
  • Width: 9 cm

Object Parts

Object Materials

  • copper alloy,
  • plating

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.