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Domestic enema, by Maw, 1831-1835, English
Maw, a medical supplier who made this item, called it ‘Maw’s Domestic Medical Machine’. The name was a polite way of advertising a machine that could be used to give enemas at home. Enemas were used to insert liquids into the rectum for medical treatments. In some societies, enemas became fashionable and were believed to rejuvenate the body and increase sexual potency. This machine has an ivory tip and is made from wood.
Details
- Category:
- Therapeutics
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A600128
- Measurements:
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overall: 257 mm x 342 mm x 49 mm, 1.3kg
overall (open): 240 mm x 462 mm x 52 mm,
- type:
- enema syringe
