Mrs. Dorothy Pratt1 Ceramic "Ideal Brand" bed and douche slipper. AND 1 plain bed and douche slipper, with a broken handle."RD 554407 Savars Trademark" On base of 1: "Great comfort will be afforded to the Patient if a flannel cap be fastened over the blade of the Slipper"douches, bedpans

This douche, with the manufacturers object description of "heisswasserspulungen" which translates as healing water douche, came from the Edward Rowden White Estate. The heisswasserpular designed by Dr Walzer-Frank was used as a vaginal douche by attaching a rubber hose to the glass connector which was then inserted into the vagina. Acquired from Dr Harold Attwood, the Curator of the Medical History Unit, University of Melbourne, 2 April 1996. In a letter to Geoff Bishop ... " I think they are best held in your collection rather than here." (see accession file)Transferred from the collection of the Medical Unit (Brownless Medical Museum) University of Melbourne, from the Sir Edward Rowden White Estate. Sir Edward (1884-1958) was a Foundation Fellow of the Australian Regional Council of RCOG and was the first Chairman of the Arthur Wilson Foundation, and created (with his brother) the EA Rowden White and Edward R White Foundation for Medical Research at the Royal Women's Hospital in 1955. Black bakelite bulb with glass douche nozzle and irrigator connections at each end. Stored in original box. Handwritten in blue pencil on side of box: "Vaginal Douche".vaginal irrigation

This douche syringe was in the collection of Dr Frank Forster.Douche syringe consisting of a hollow bakelite rod with a red rubber bulb. Imprinted in black, "CORONET GUARANTEED", "ENGLISH MADE".irrigation

Bakelite douche, consisting of three sections and two caps. Can be disassembled for cleaning.

Inscribed on attached label, "...used to procure abortion. Using a Lifeboy soap solution. Filled the septic wards of the Royal Women's Hospital in the 1940s."Douche syringe consisting of two lengths of rubber tubing with a central bulb, a nozzle, and valve at each end.irrigation, abortion

Vaginal DoucheClear glassdouche, ballarat

A white enamel douche with a long rubber tube and nozzle with an on/off valve. Diamond shaped label, red and yellow with a black cockerel, and the words, "COCK BRAND, MADE IN CZECHOSLOVAKIA".The words 1 litre in blue on the base. Looks hand painted.

Perforated canister was used for the intravaginal application of perfumes and medical creams. Very similar to a vaginal douche pipe.A black bakelite cone shaped instrument with perforations.irrigation

Uterine dilator, with a measurement dial and screw. The screw is at the top of handle and is used to activate the dilator. There is a number inscribed on the handle. There is a small metal attachment below the dial at an approximately 45 degree angle. The attachment has a flange, and in a fixture for fitting rubber tubing and a douche to the dilator.

The vaginal syringe, also known as a female syringe, was introduced in the early 1900s and was in use until the late 1940s when it was replaced by the glass douche nozzle. (Thackray, 'Midwifery & Gynaecological Instruments, (M)463, p. 264.)Mary Howlett (1840-1922) began practising as a country midwife in 1866 in the western district of Victoria. She qualified as a 'ladies monthly nurse' in 1887 and continued to practise as a nurse and midwife until 1920. She began her six months training at the Melbourne Lying-In Hospital. She was known by many as 'Auntie', and her career spanned more than 50 years. Mrs Howlett's midwifery box and contents were given to Dr Frank Forster, and he donated them to the museum collection in 1993. Vaginal syringe with glass barrel and plunger and a cork bung. Fluid capacity of syringe 60-90 mls. Cotton thread is woven tightly around the end of the plunger. There are five holes in the end of the glass barrel.midwifery

The object has been identified as a vaginal (douche) irrigator. The glass tube is similar in appearance, however, to one of the four types of Brewer's glass cannula used in direct blood transfusion. (Reference Down Bros, page 958A)Mary Howlett (1840-1922) began practising as a country midwife in 1866 in the western district of Victoria. She qualified as a 'ladies monthly nurse' in 1887 and continued to practise as a nurse and midwife until 1920.She began her six months training at the Melbourne Lying-In Hospital. She was known by many as 'Auntie', and her career spanned more than 50 years. Mrs Howlett's midwifery box and contents were given to Dr Frank Forster, and he donated them to the museum collection in 1993.Glass tube, which functions as a vaginal irrigator. There is a curve in the tube, and it gets wider at proximal (far) end. The distal (near) end is round and blunt for attachment to rubber tubing.irrigation, midwifery

Auvard's specula were used primarily for douching and operating with continuous irrigation. Some examples had fixed weights, others were detachable. This speculum had belonged to Dr Kelvin Churches who was an honorary at the Royal Women's Hospital, Melbourne. Auvard-style speculum, with detachable weight. Inscribed with initials " C.K.C" (for Kelvin Churches). Stamped "RAMSAY", which is the manufacturer."C.K.C" "RAMSAY"obstetrics

The all purpose 'Atomist' atomiser was used from the 1930s to the late 1960s. The atomiser had a detachable nasal mount, and a rubber bulb which was attached to a length of tubing. It also had an adjustable spray tip. It could be used as an anaesthetic cocaine or other spray. In the 1950s it was in extensive use as a laryngeal, nasal and throat spray. The spray nozzle could be turned upwards or downwards and was similar in appearance to the De Villiers Canadian spray. The atomiser could also be used as a vaginal douche with lotion for the treatment of vaginal infections. An atomizer spray consisting of a glass container with a hollow metal tube at front and long black rubber tubing attached to a rubber bulb at the rear. Glass container has residue of white liquid in it. WARNIING: dried white powdery substance may be arsenic. Contained in sealed bag. Handle wearing nitrile gloves and ensure examination is in open area, not enclosed space.

Mary Howlett (1840-1922) began practising as a country midwife in 1866 in the western district of Victoria. She qualified as a 'ladies monthly nurse' in 1887 and continued to practise as a nurse and midwife until 1920.She began her six months training at the Melbourne Lying-In Hospital. She was known by many as 'Auntie', and her career spanned more than 50 years. Mrs Howlett's midwifery box and contents were given to Dr Frank Forster, and he donated them to the museum collection in 1993. The contents of this box are consistent with use by a midwife, but such a box would have been cumbersome and heavy to carry around. It is possible that Mary Howlett would also have had a bag for her midwifery requirements.This midwifery box is highly significant as it includes close to the original contents of one midwife's 'professional kit' up to 1920. The contents reveal something of the professional practice of a midwife in country Victoria at that time.A wooden box with hinged lift-up lid, one drawer, and an inner wooden tray. Rests at each side inside box indicate another tray may have originally sat across the top. Pasted inside the lid is a product list from Robert McDonald (chemist and druggist). There are locks for both the main chest section and the drawer. A circular section is cut out of the bottom of the drawer. The contents of the box include, enema syringe, a red rubber douche, glass breast pump, nipple shields, a thermometer in travel case. Also includes cotton bandages, a tooth extractor, and fetal stethoscope.midwifery

Vince® is an oral rinse and dentifrice used to cleanse and refresh your gums. Vince is pleasantly flavoured and buffered for safe daily use. It releases oxygen – a helpful adjunct in promoting better oral hygiene for the mouth, teeth and gums. Vince also helps promote healing of the mouth and gums to relieve occasional soreness and irritation from dental appliances such as braces or dentures or mouth sores and wounds such as a split lip.. Ingredients : Sodium Alum, Calcium Carbonate, Sodium Perborate Monohydrate, Sodium Carbonate, Magnesium Trisillicate, Tricalcium Phosphate, Sodium Saccharin, Flavor, D&CRed#28. Lee Pharmaceuticals (Lee) incorporated in 1971 may have bought Vince Pty Ltd. It is a manufacturer of personal care and cosmetic products and is based in South El Monte, California. The Company’s portfolio of products includes aloe vera products, antacids, cosmetics and douche, cough and cold products, cough and cold products, baby care, laxatives, lip balm products, men's personal care, Monticello drug division, oral care, pain relievers, personal care, skin care, tobacco accessories, topical ointments and creams and vitamins and nutritional items. Vince may still be available from the Monticello Drug Division of Lee Pharmaceuticals Ltd Bocasan (British market name) and Amosan (U.S. market name) are oral rinse preparations that are similar to Vince they are now made by Oral-B Laboratories. A small green glass jar, with a screw top lid, containing 'VINCE' mouth hygiene solutionFront label : VINCE / Regd. Trade Mark / FOR/ MOUTH HYGIENE / EFFECTIVE / REFRESHING / COMPLEMENTARY TRIAL SIZE Back label : DIRECTIONS ................./ VINCE LABORATORIES / LTD / NEW YORK N.Y. SYDNEY N.S.W.toiletries, mouth wash, medications, chemicals, pharmacy, cheltenham, moorabbin, vince laboratories ltd., sydney, new york, early settlers

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Metalenema / douche can