Summary
Cervical Dilators - Francis & Co, circa 1950. Used to dilate cervix during surgery in psychiatric hospitals in Victoria Australia
Physical Description
Set of 8 dilators for dilating cervix. Slightly curved metal tubes (in very flattened S-shape) with rounded point on each end. There is a ridge around the middle of each dilator where the 2 halves of slightly different diameter have been welded together. Dilators range in diameter from .3 to 1.5cm. They ae contained in a brown cotton roll-up case with graded size individual sleeves for dilators. It has protective flap and pink tape ties. Case has pink tape binding.
Significance
Example of surgical equipment used in psychiatric hospitals in Victoria Australia
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Office of Psychiatric Services, May 1985
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Inscriptions
One pair of numbers engraved near waist of each dilator: FRANCIS & CO/ MELBOURNE.
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Overall Dimensions
14 cm (Length), 22 cm (Height)
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Dimensions
412 mm (Length), 220 mm (Width), 25 mm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation. Measuring Method: measured unrolled and opened out
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References
card with exhibit.
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Keywords
Childbirth, Hospitals, Psychiatric Hospitals, Surgery, Women's Issues, Making History - Psych Services
