Pair of obstetrical forceps

Made:
1700-1900 in unknown
maker:
Unknown
Pair of obstetrical forceps Pair of obstetrical forceps Pair of obstetrical forceps

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Forceps, obstetrical, possibly Palfyn-type, lead and wood, possibly a model, 1700 to 1900

Details

Category:
Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A500350
Materials:
lead and wood
Measurements:
overall: 52 mm x 382 mm x 37 mm, .3 kg
type:
obstetrical forceps
credit:
Loan, Wellcome Trust