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Obstetric instruments (case)
Case of obstetric and anaesthetic equipment for home delivery of babies used in the Llanelli area, 1940s-50s. Black oblong medical bag with hinged double lid. Clasp at both ends secures lid with lock and handle to top. There is also a key for locking the case. Canvas lining inside with one large pocket along one side and smaller compartments for medicine bottles on the other. There are also several adjacent canvas loops along the inside of the top of the case - possibly for holding additional instruments.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
F08.45.1
Creation/Production
P. Harris & Co
Date:
Acquisition
Donation
Measurements
overall
(cm): 44.5
length (cm)
Height
(cm): 24.5
Width
(cm): 23.5
Location
In store
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