Historical information

This medical / hospital instrument was used in the Tawonga District General Hospital which was built in the 1950s specifically for the increase in population due to the Kiewa Hydro Scheme.

Significance

Historical: Shows the development of scientific hospital equipment. Provenance: Used in the Tawonga District General Hospital which was remote and therefore required good equipment. Good condition and good interpretation capacity.

Physical description

For removing tonsils. The curette is designed to scrape the surface.
Long metal instrument with yellow (brass?) handle which is flatish with grooves on opposite sides. The instrument part is about the same length splitting out and forming a hook at right angles. The hook is formed by 2 parts together the lower part having 3 sharp teeth protruding inwards. The hook is wide.