In the top left corner of the photograph, a sky blue hospital gown with dark blue diamond patterning is is folded into a neat square. In the top middle of the photograph, a deflated metallic balloon has the message “It’s a boy!” printed on it. Top r…

NHS hospital gown, Princess Royal Hospital Haywards Heath (top left)

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‘It’s a boy’ balloon (top middle)

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Used syringes for testosterone injections (top right)

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NHS hospital towel with “Sunlight” brand (bottom left)

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Chest binder worn after top surgery (bottom middle)

“This is the compression binder I wore after surgery to squash down the scars and restrict movement.”

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2 x used waxed paper medicine cups (middle right)

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In-patient identification bracelet (middle right)

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DVT stockings (middle far right)

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These objects currently live in The Bishopsgate Institute.

Photo by Katie Davies, Fashion Space Gallery, London College of Fashion

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