Obstetrical forceps

Made:
1860-1870 in London
maker:
S Maw & Son
Forceps, obstetrical, Oldham, plated steel and ebony, by S

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Forceps, obstetrical, Oldham, plated steel and ebony, by S
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Forceps, obstetrical, Oldham, plated steel and ebony, by S. Maw and Son of London, 1860 to 1870

Details

Category:
Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A615215
Materials:
steel, plated and ebony
Measurements:
length 329 mm
width 81 mm
height 57 mm
type:
obstetrical forceps

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