Obstetrical forceps

Made:
1801-1900
Forceps, obstetrical, possibly Clarke's, steel and ebony

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Forceps, obstetrical, possibly Clarke's, steel and ebony
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Forceps, obstetrical, possibly Clarke's, steel and ebony, probably British, 19th century

Details

Category:
Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A615235
Materials:
steel and ebony
Measurements:
length 294 mm
width 82 mm
height 60 mm
type:
obstetrical forceps

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