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Equipment - Rectal speculum associated with Dr Felix Meyer

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Significance

This is one of a collection of items associated with Dr Felix Henry Meyer (1858-1937). Meyer was a very prominent early obstetrician and doctor, playing a part in the establishment of the role of the chair of obstetrics at the University of Melbourne in 1929. He was also a foundation member of the Royal Australian College of Surgeons.

Physical description

Surgical tool consisting of four metal prongs, extending from a frame in the rough shape of a pointed oval. The two lower prongs are straight, and the two upper prongs taper downwards towards the lower prongs. The top of the frame has a butterfly type screw point and two handles/finger grips.

Subjects

surgery

References

Frank M C Forster, 'Felix Henry Meyer (1858-1937)' Australian Dictionary of Biography entry.
Science Museum Group, 'Rectal speculum' Similar item.

Identifier

2024.3.4

Materials

Metal

Measurements

Length: 17 centimetres, Width: 10 centimetres, Height: 11 centimetres

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Victorian Collections

https://victoriancollections.net.au/items/65c1bf1dda3ea08a7ab1c15c

Accessed 25 December 2024

This record was last updated 5 months ago

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