Patent Model - Improvement in Pessary
Maker and role
M. Rhees, M.D., Patentee
Production date
Nov 05 1867
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Object detail
Media/Materials
Wood
Measurements
16 3/4 x 17 x 2 1/4" (42.5 x 43.2 x 5.7cm)
Description
Dr. Rhees' patent "relates to a pessary or support to be used as a support and covering to the mouth of the uterus in cases of female weakness, falling of the womb, and other affections of the same..." (Patent Number 70,616)
Collection
Object number
2015.14.776
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