1.5 x 5 x 2.5. Dilation: Dilator: Mouth gag. Steel mouth gag with retractable handle and curved outward and raised dilator. This instrument was used during operative procedures to prevent the mouth from closing.
Belonged to W.P. Timmerman, M.D. (1869-1938) Graduate of MUSC in 1891 and practiced in Batesburg, SC. Given by the estate of Mr. and Mrs. John S. Timmerman.