Collection

Pair of obstetrical forceps

Made:
1700-1900 in unknown place
Forceps, obstetrical, possibly Mesnard, lead and wood Forceps, obstetrical, possibly Mesnard, lead and wood
Forceps, obstetrical, possibly Mesnard, lead and wood Forceps, obstetrical, possibly Mesnard, lead and wood

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Forceps, obstetrical, possibly Mesnard, lead and wood
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London.

Forceps, obstetrical, possibly Mesnard, lead and wood
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London.

Forceps, obstetrical, possibly Mesnard, lead and wood, possibly a model, 1700 to 1900

Details

Category:
Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A500425
Materials:
lead and wood
Measurements:
overall: 50 mm x 322 mm x 90 mm, .64 kg
type:
obstetrical forceps
credit:
Loan, Wellcome Trust

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