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Pair of obstetrical forceps

Made:: 1700-1900

maker:: Unknown

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

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Category:: Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

Object Number:: A500350

Materials:: lead and wood

type:: obstetrical forceps and obstetrics (instruments) palfyn, obstetrical forceps and obstetrics (instruments)

credit:: Loan, Wellcome Trust

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