Haemostatic set, London, England, 1871-1900

Leatherette haemostatic set, comprising of forceps, catheter, director and scoop, 1 glass bottle and metal forceps, ,ade by Coxeter of London, late 19th century

This pocket set contains the following equipment: forceps, catheter, director and scoop, thread, and 3 bottles - one full. It was manufactured by Coxeter, London, and was used in attempts to control post partum bleeding. The forceps and thread were for the umbilical cord and one of the bottles would have been for liquid extract of ergot. Ergot was frequently used in midwifery from about 1807 to contract the uterus.