Obstetrical forceps

Made:
831-1870
Forceps, obstetrical, possibly Denman's, steel and ebony

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Forceps, obstetrical, possibly Denman's, steel and ebony
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Forceps, obstetrical, possibly Denman's, steel and ebony, probably British, mid-19th century

Details

Category:
Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A615639
Materials:
steel and ebony
Measurements:
length 328 mm
width 81 mm
height 47 mm
type:
obstetrical forceps

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