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Barnes' obstetrical forceps
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Dates
1870
1910
circa 1870-1910
Collection
University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
Category
Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
Classification
Obstetrics
Accession Number
1969.50.1 a-b
Description
Steel forceps with fine geometric-patterned wooden handles; shank is semi-circular in shape near the "English lock" joint.
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1 image
Accession Number
1969.50.1 a-b
Collection
University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
Category
Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
Classification
Obstetrics
MeSH Heading
Obstetrical Forceps
Extraction, Obstetrical -- instrumentation
MM= Delivery -- obstetrical forceps
Description
Steel forceps with fine geometric-patterned wooden handles; shank is semi-circular in shape near the "English lock" joint.
Number Of Parts
2
Part Names
a - forcep - Size: Length 37.5 cm x Width 3.3 cm
b - forcep - Size: Length 37.5 cm x Width 3.3 cm
Provenance
Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; source unknown; used by Mr. I. H. Cameron.
Maker
Weiss
Site Made (City)
London
Site Made (Country)
England
Dates
1870
1910
circa 1870-1910
Material
metal:
wood: black
Inscriptions
Inside one handle: "BARNES // FORCEPS"; inside the other handle: "WEISS // LONDON"
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-D7-1
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Other
Reference Comments
Similar to 1969.50.2 (except for handles)
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