Forceps, craniotomy Holmes' by W. Matthews

Made:
1870-1904 in London
Forceps, craniotomy Holmes' by W

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Forceps, craniotomy Holmes' by W
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Forceps, craniotomy Holmes' by W. Matthews, Portugal Street, London, England, circa 1870-1904, plated steel and probably wood

Details

Category:
Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A55899
Materials:
steel (plated) and wood, ? material
Measurements:
length 330 mm
open: width 127 mm
height 25 mm
type:
craniotomy forceps

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