Collection

Pair of obstetrical forceps

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

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Forceps, obstetrical, possibly Palfyn's, lead and wood, possibly a model, 1700 to 1900.
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© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London.

Forceps, obstetrical, possibly Palfyn's, lead and wood, possibly a model, 1700 to 1900.
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London.

Forceps, obstetrical, possibly Palfyn's, lead and wood, possibly a model, 1700 to 1900.
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London.

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
type:
obstetrical forceps and obstetrics (instruments) palfyn, obstetrical forceps and obstetrics (instruments)
credit:
Loan, Wellcome Trust

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