Obstetrical forceps

Made:
1828-1837 in London
maker:
Ferguson and James Blundell
Forceps, obstetrical, possibly Blundell's

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Forceps, obstetrical, possibly Blundell's
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Forceps, obstetrical, possibly Blundell's, steel and ebony by Ferguson of London, 1828-1837

Details

Category:
Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A500237
Materials:
steel and ebony
Measurements:
length 357 mm
width 65 mm
height 43 mm
type:
obstetrical forceps

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