Obstetrical forceps

Made:
1870s in Norway
Forceps, obstetrical, steel, Norwegian, 19th century

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Forceps, obstetrical, steel, Norwegian, 19th century
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Obstetrical forceps, steel, Norwegian, 19th century.

These forceps are attributed as Sandborg-Vedeler’s designs.

Details

Category:
Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A79423
Materials:
steel
Measurements:
overall: 95 mm x 338 mm x 96 mm, .88 kg
type:
forceps
credit:
Loan, Wellcome Trust