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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
1969.50.2 a-b
Description
Steel forceps with smooth black wooden handles; shanks are semi-circular near the "English lock" joint.
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Accession Number
1969.50.2 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 smooth black wooden handles; shanks are semi-circular near the "English lock" joint.
Number Of Parts
2
Part Names
a - forcep - Size: Length 37.0 cm x Width 4.5 cm
b - forcep - Size: Length 37.0 cm x Width 4.5 cm
Provenance
Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; source unknown; used by Mr. I. H. Cameron.
Dates
1870
1910
circa 1870-1910
Material
metal: dark grey
wood: black
Inscriptions
At inside end of both handles: "20"; at the inside near the joint: "7"
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-D7-1
Copy Type
Original
Reference Comments
Downs Bros. catalogue, 1900, p. 547 (similar to item #2740; ebony handle vs. wood)
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