Obstetrical forceps

Made:
1701-1800
Forceps, obstetrical, possibly Chamberlen, 18th century

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Forceps, obstetrical, possibly Chamberlen, 18th century
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Forceps, obstetrical, possibly Chamberlen, 18th century, one blade only

Details

Category:
Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A615219
Materials:
iron, ? material
Measurements:
length 282 mm
width 30 mm
height 32 mm
type:
obstetrical forceps

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