Obstetric instrument set

Made:
1880-1920 in London
maker:
Krohne and Sesemann

Obstetric instrument set, in canvas bag, by Krohne and Sesemann of London, 1880-1920

Details

Category:
Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A615686
Materials:
bag, canvas
Measurements:
bag: length 340 mm
bag: width 135 mm
type:
obstetric instrument sets

Parts

Obstetrical forceps

Obstetrical forceps

Obstetrical forceps, steel, nickel plated

Measurements:
length 380 mm
width 86 mm
height 68 mm
Materials:
steel (nickel plated)
Object Number:
A615686 Pt1
type:
obstetrical forceps
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Blunt hook and crotchet

Blunt hook and crotchet

Blunt hook and crotchet, steel, nickel plated

Measurements:
length 294 mm
width 70 mm
height 15 mm
Materials:
steel (nickel plated) and ebony
Object Number:
A615686 Pt2
type:
blunt hooks
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Forceps for introducing Champetier de Ribes' dilating bag

Forceps for introducing Champetier de Ribes' dilating bag

Forceps for introducing Champetier de Ribes' dilating bag, steel, nickel plated

Measurements:
length 310 mm
width 85 mm
height 60 mm
Materials:
steel (nickel plated)
Object Number:
A615686 Pt3
type:
dilating bag forceps
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

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