Obstetric instrument set in felt roll

Made:
1871-1900

Obstetric instrument set in felt roll, probably British, late 19th century, used by Dr Charles Boyce of Maidstone

Details

Category:
Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A130408
Materials:
roll, felt
Measurements:
unrolled: length 620 mm
unrolled: width 480 mm
type:
obstetrical instrument sets
credit:
Boyce, C.

Parts

Obstetrical Forceps

Obstetrical Forceps

Obstetrical forceps, steel and ebony, Simpson's, long, by S. Maw and Son of London

Measurements:
length 340 mm
width 87 mm
height 58 mm
Materials:
steel and ebony
Object Number:
A130408 Pt1
type:
obstetrical forceps
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Obstetrical Forceps

Obstetrical Forceps

Obstetrical forceps, steel and ebony, Simpson's, long, by Mathews of London

Measurements:
length 252 mm
width 80 mm
height 40 mm
Materials:
steel and ebony
Object Number:
A130408 Pt2
type:
obstetrical forceps
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Craniotomy Forceps

Craniotomy Forceps

Craniotomy forceps, steel

Measurements:
length 291 mm
width 71 mm
height 7 mm
Materials:
steel
Object Number:
A130408 Pt3
type:
craniotomy forceps
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Perforator, steel

Perforator, steel

Perforator, steel

Measurements:
length 284 mm
width 70 mm
height 14 mm
Materials:
steel
Object Number:
A130408 Pt4
type:
obstetrical perforators
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Blunt Hook and crochet

Blunt Hook and crochet

Blunt hook and crochet, steel and ebony

Measurements:
length 320 mm
width 55 mm
height 9 mm
Materials:
steel and ebony
Object Number:
A130408 Pt5
type:
blunt hooks
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

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