Title
Bone pessary
Subject
Pessaries
Pessaries
Obstetrical and Gynecological Instruments
Description
Image 101-1520
Used to prevent uterine prolapse uterus. The lower part of the pessary would be extra-vaginal and this would have been held in place with a leather strap
Cream-colored, small pillar-like instrument. The top, round piece has holes through it and the base is an oval shape.
Publisher
McGuire Medical Instruments Collection
Health Sciences Library
State University of New York at Buffalo
Date
19th cent.
Contributor
Phisick Medical Antiques
Cravens, Annette
Rights
NO COPYRIGHT – UNITED STATES. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. Contact the History of Medicine Collection with questions.
Format
6.5x6.75x3.5 cm
Type
Gynecological instrument
Image
Still image
Identifier
06.04.01.3
LIB-HSL001
Alternative Title
Pessary
Date Created
11/4/2009
Medium
Bone
Citation
“Bone pessary,” Digital Collections - University at Buffalo Libraries, accessed November 21, 2025, https://digital.lib.buffalo.edu/items/show/16898.