ampoule case
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- Dates
- 1940
- 1960
- circa 1940-1960
- Collection
- Queen's University Faculty of Medicine Collection
- Category
- Pharmacy and Drug Artifacts
- Classification
- Pharmacy
- Pharmacy, General
- Obstetrics
- Accession Number
- 997001058 a-u
- Description
- Ampoule case with 19 ampoules; all ampoules are made of hollow cylindrical sealed glass with a flat round base and tapered to a small rounded top; all the ampoules have printed paper labels on the outside front; three ampoules (a-c) contain a clear liquid, adrenalin chloride solution; one ampoule (…
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- Accession Number
- 997001058 a-u
- Category
- Pharmacy and Drug Artifacts
- Classification
- Pharmacy
- Pharmacy, General
- Obstetrics
- MeSH Heading
- Drugs
- Obstetrics
- MM= Drug Packaging -- container -- ampoule
- Description
- Ampoule case with 19 ampoules; all ampoules are made of hollow cylindrical sealed glass with a flat round base and tapered to a small rounded top; all the ampoules have printed paper labels on the outside front; three ampoules (a-c) contain a clear liquid, adrenalin chloride solution; one ampoule (d) has a cotton cover with a loosely-woven netting on the outside; the ampoule inside is made of amber glass and contains amyl nitrite; three ampoules (e-g) contain a clear liquid, camphor in oil; two ampoules (h,i) contain a clear liquid, pitressin; two ampoules (j,k) contain a clear liquid, pituitrin; one ampoule (l) contains a clear liquid, synkamin; two ampoules of amber glass (m,n) contain a liquid, ergot aseptic; two ampoules (o,p) contain a light yellow liquid, theelin in oil; three ampoules (q-s) contain a clear liquid, caffeine and sodium benzoate; all the ampoules are made of clear glass unless otherwise stated; the case also contains (t) a serrated blade; this is made of a flat narrow piece of metal with rounded ends, a straight top and a straight finely-serrated bottom edge; all of the above pieces are stored in (u) a leather ampoule case; the case consists of two joined halves, each of which has 12 turquoise felt-lined inner sections (for holding the ampoules); the two halves join together with a leather flap and two metal snaps
- Number Of Parts
- 21
- Part Names
- a - Adrenalin Chloride solution ampoule - Size: Length 4.8 cm x Diam. 1.0 cm
- b - Adrenalin Chloride solution ampoule - Size: Length 4.8 cm x Diam. 1.0 cm
- c - Adrenalin Chloride solution ampoule - Size: Length 4.8 x Diam. 1.0 cm
- d -Amyl Nitrate ampoule - Size: Length 4.8 cm x Diam. 1.0 cm
- e - Camphor in oil ampoule - Size: Length 4.8 cm x Diam. 1.0 cm
- f - Camphor in oil ampoule - Size: Length 4.7 cm x Diam. 1.0 cm
- g - Camphor in oil ampoule - Size: Length 4.7 cm x Diam. 1.0 cm
- h - Pitressin ampoule - Size: Length 4.6 cm x Diam. 1.0 cm
- i - Pitressin ampoule - Size: Length 4.7 cm x Diam. 1.0 cm
- j - Pituitrin ampoule - Size: Length 5.0 cm x Diam. 1.0 cm
- k - Pituitrin ampoule - Size: Length 4.8 cm x Diam. 1.0 cm
- l - Synkamin ampoule - Size: Length 4.8 cm x Diam. 1.0 cm
- m - Ergot Aseptic ampoule - Size: Length 4.8 cm x Diam. 1.0 cm
- n - Ergot Aseptic ampoule - Size: Length 4.8 cm x Diam. 1.0 cm
- o - Theelin in oil ampoule - Size: Length 4.7 cm x Diam. 1.0 cm
- p - Theelin in oil ampoule - Size: Length 4.6 cm x Diam. 1.0 cm
- q - Caffeine and Sodium Benzoate ampoule - Size: Length 5.0 cm x Diam. 1.1 cm
- r - Caffeine and Sodium Benzoate ampoule - Size: Length 5.4 cm x Diam. 1.1 cm
- s - Caffeine and Sodium Benzoate ampoule - Size: Length 5.1 cm x Diam. 1.1 cm
- t - ampoule blade - Size: Length 5.0 cm x Width 0.6 cm x Depth 0.1 cm
- u - ampoule case (closed) - Size: Length 15.6 cm x Width 6.9 cm x Depth 3.8 cm
- Provenance
- Owned by Dr. F. J. O'Connor; collected by Dr. A. A. Travill for Queen's University Faculty of Medicine collection.
- Maker
- Parke, Davis & Co. Ltd.
- Dates
- 1940
- 1960
- circa 1940-1960
- Material
- metal: silver; grey
- glass: clear; amber
- leather: black
- paper: off-white
- fabric: off-white; turquoise
- Inscriptions
- (a-c) The labels on these ampoules read "1 c.c. Size No. 88 // ADRENALIN CHLORIDE // SOLUTION // 1:1000 // C772596 // P.D. & Co., Ltd."; (d) the label reads "AMPOULE No. 50 // AMYL NITRITE // 5 Minims C768660 // Parke, Davis & Co. Ltd."; (e-g) the labels on these ampoules read "1 c.c. Size No. 4 // CAMPHOR IN OIL // Containing Camphor, // 0.2 Gm, (3gr.) // C769580 // P.D. & Co. Ltd."; (h,i) the labels on these ampoules read " 1 c.c. Size No. 161 // PITRESSIN // (Beta-Hypophamine) // Chlorbutol, 0.5% // C771287 // P.D. & Co., Ltd."; (j,k) the labels on these ampoules read "1 c.c. Size No. 16 // PITUITRIN // Pituitary Extract // (Posterior Lobe) // 10 Inter. units per c.c. // C771024 (N.B. for k-c 772174) // P.D. & Co., Ltd."; (l) the label on this ampoule reads "1 c.c. Size No. 199 // Sunkamin, 1 mgm. // 1 c.c. contains 1 mgm. of // 4-amino-2-methyl-1-naph- // thol // (as the hydrochloride.) // C772349 // P.D. & Co., Ltd."; (m,n) the labels on these ampoules read "1 c.c. Size No. 29 // ERGOT ASEPTIC // Chlorbutol, 0.5% // C771873 // P.D. & Co., Ltd."; (o,p) the labels on these ampoules read "1 c.c. Size No. 179 // THEELIN IN OIL // (OESTRONE) // Each 1 c.c. contains: // 0.2 mgm. // C770563 // P.D. & Co., Ltd."; (q,s) the labels on these ampoules read "2 c.c. Size No. 3 // Caffeine and // Sodium Benzoate // 0.5 Gm. (7 1/2 gr.) // C769541 // Parke, Davis & Co., Ltd."
- Permanent Location
- Storage Room 0010
- 0010-A6-6
- Condition Remarks
- The complete case and contents arrived dusty; all of the ampoules (except for two broken Amyl Nitrite ampoules which were discarded) are complete and undamaged; all labels are fully legible; the leather case is complete and shows only minor wear
- Copy Type
- Original
- Reference Types
- Book
- Document
- Other
- Reference Comments
- Previous number #67; Somewhat similar to 6H-302 in "Hospital and Physicians Equipment and Supplies," by J. F. Hartz Company Limited, 1960, p. 192; Faculty of Medicine Collection 1984 Inventory; this ampoule case originally came in obstetrical physicians' bag 997.001.759
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Anderson obstetrical forceps
https://mhc.andornot.com/en/permalink/artifact1496
- Dates
- 1950
- 1970
- circa 1950-1970
- Collection
- Dr. C. M. Bracken Collection
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- Obstetrics
- Accession Number
- 993004104 a-b
- Description
- Two-piece obstetrical forceps have ridged grips on handle,
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- Accession Number
- 993004104 a-b
- Collection
- Dr. C. M. Bracken Collection
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- Obstetrics
- MeSH Heading
- Obstetrical Forceps
- Extraction, Obstetrical -- instrumentation
- MM= Delivery -- obstetrical forceps
- Description
- Two-piece obstetrical forceps have ridged grips on handle,
- Number Of Parts
- 2
- Part Names
- a - left - Size: Length 39.0 cm. x Width 4.7 cm. x Depth 6.0 cm.
- b - right - Size: Length 39.0 cm. x Width 4.7 cm. x Depth 6.0 cm.
- Provenance
- Belonged to Dr. C. M. Bracken.
- Maker
- Ingram & Bell
- Site Made (Country)
- Germany
- Dates
- 1950
- 1970
- circa 1950-1970
- Material
- metal: silver
- Inscriptions
- Etched on shaft: "INGRAM & BELL" "GERMANY"
- Permanent Location
- Storage Room 0010
- 0010-D7-3
- Condition Remarks
- show wear
- Research Facts
- American Hospital Supply Catalog C30 order # 41185-125; previously catalogued set:#992.070.068
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Anderson's obstetrical forceps
https://mhc.andornot.com/en/permalink/artifact5223
- Dates
- 1900
- 1930
- circa 1900-1930
- Collection
- Queen's University Faculty of Medicine Collection
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- Obstetrics
- Accession Number
- 997001407 a-b
- Description
- Anderson's obstetrical forceps with set screw, which consist of two joining parts of mirror-image blade and handle pieces (a,b); both sides have straight metal handles with flat inner edges and raised, rounded outer edges that provide thumb and hand grips; the handles have rounded outer ends; the t…
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- Accession Number
- 997001407 a-b
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- Obstetrics
- Description
- Anderson's obstetrical forceps with set screw, which consist of two joining parts of mirror-image blade and handle pieces (a,b); both sides have straight metal handles with flat inner edges and raised, rounded outer edges that provide thumb and hand grips; the handles have rounded outer ends; the top of the handles have joint notches cut into the metal which allow the two parts to be fitted together and used as a pair; the blades begin above the joint; the blades curve outwards, then are straight and then curve outwards again to form elongated fenestrated oval concave blades with rounded tips and edges; the blades curve outwards away from each other; when the blades/handles are fitted together, they cross over at the joint.
- Number Of Parts
- 2
- Part Names
- a - handle and blade - Size: Length 39.5 cm x Width 7.0 cm x Depth 5.4 cm
- b - handle and blade - Size: Length 39.5 cm x Width 7.0 cm x Depth 5.4 cm
- Provenance
- Originally owned and used by Dr. F. J. O'Connor; collected by Dr. A. A. Travill for the Queen's University Faculty of Medicine Collection.
- Dates
- 1900
- 1930
- circa 1900-1930
- Material
- metal: silver; dark grey
- Inscriptions
- Both handle/blades have the number "22" stamped into the metal on the inside of the handles, near the joint.
- Permanent Location
- Storage Room 0010
- 0010-D7-3
- Condition Remarks
- The metal shows wear only; there are several areas that show plating loss, especially at the joint, handles and blade tips; some non-active corrosion is visible; #2: metal is rusty.
- Copy Type
- Original
- Reference Types
- Document
- Book
- Other
- Reference Comments
- Previous number #53; Faculty of Medicine Collection 1984 Inventory; "Surgical Instruments," by The Kny-Scheerer Company, 1915, p. 5004 (item #E/-87); found in Dr. O'Connor's medical bag 997.001.nnn
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axis traction obstetrical forceps
https://mhc.andornot.com/en/permalink/artifact1017
- Dates
- 1950
- 1960
- circa 1950-1960
- Collection
- Dr. W. A. Roy Collection
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- Obstetrics
- Accession Number
- 997026001 a-c
- Description
- Axis traction obstetrical forceps which consist of (a) the left blade that has a rounded end and a closed teardrop-shaped open area in the centre; the blade curves outwards to form a C-shape; the shank that leads from the blade to the handle is flat and has a rounded notch cut out of it; there is a…
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- Accession Number
- 997026001 a-c
- Collection
- Dr. W. A. Roy Collection
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- Obstetrics
- MeSH Heading
- Obstetrical Forceps
- Extraction, Obstetrical -- instrumentation
- MM= Delivery -- axis-traction handle
- Description
- Axis traction obstetrical forceps which consist of (a) the left blade that has a rounded end and a closed teardrop-shaped open area in the centre; the blade curves outwards to form a C-shape; the shank that leads from the blade to the handle is flat and has a rounded notch cut out of it; there is an attached threaded rod and wing nut on the shank, just above the handle; the handle curves downwards and ends in a solid bulbous tip; (b) the right blade also has a rounded end and a closed teardrop-shaped open area in the centre; the blade curves outward to form a mirrored curve to the
- C-shaped left blade; the shank that leads from the blade to the handle is also flat and has a rounded bolt onto which the notch from the left blade fits; the handle curves downwards and ends in a solid sphere; an adjustable pivoting traction bar (c) fits over and locks onto the sphere on the right blade by unlocking and locking a movable cylindrical cuff; the handle of the traction bar is made of solid cylindrical metal and is attached to the shaft, forming a T-shape; the right and left blades fit together at the bolt and notch and the shanks are parallel when the blades are together.
- Number Of Parts
- 3
- Part Names
- a - left blade - Size: Length 35.2 cm. x Width 8.2 cm. x Depth 5.3 cm.
- b - right blade - Size: Length 33.0 cm. x Width 14.1 cm. x Depth 3.9 cm.
- c - traction bar - Size: Length 11.9 cm. x Width 9.9 cm. x Depth 2.5 cm.
- Provenance
- Owned and used by Dr. Kenneth Running in the late 1930's and from 1946-1952; they were then passed on to and used by Dr. W. A. Roy from the mid-1950's to the late 1960's.
- Maker
- Haslam
- Site Made (Country)
- United States of America
- Dates
- 1950
- 1960
- circa 1950-1960
- Material
- metal: silver
- Inscriptions
- (a) The words, "MADE IN U.S.A." are stamped into one side of the shank; the number "8" is stamped into the metal just above the handle; (b) the word, "Haslam" is stamped into one side of the shank and the word "CHROMED" is stamped into the other side; the number "8" is stamped into the metal just above the handle; (c) the number "8" is stamped into the traction bar handle
- Permanent Location
- Storage Room 0010
- 0010-D7-4
- Condition Remarks
- The blades show only minor wear and no corrosion; the blade on the right side shows a very small area of plating loss on the outer edge, but no corrosion
- Copy Type
- Original
- Reference Types
- Person
- Book
- Reference Comments
- Dr. W. A. Roy; "Surgical Instruments Suction and Pressure," published by J. Sklar Mfg. Co., Inc., 1967, p. 333; "Pilling Instruments and Equipment for Surgeons and Hospitals," published by George P. Pilling & Son Co., 1932-33, p. 304
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Barnes' obstetrical forceps
https://mhc.andornot.com/en/permalink/artifact8446
- Dates
- 1870
- 1910
- circa 1870-1910
- Collection
- University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- Obstetrics
- Accession Number
- 1986.6.13
- Description
- Cross-hatched wooden handles; curved blades, long, parallel shanks; English lock.
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- Accession Number
- 1986.6.13
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- Obstetrics
- MeSH Heading
- Delivery
- Obstetrical Forceps
- Description
- Cross-hatched wooden handles; curved blades, long, parallel shanks; English lock.
- Number Of Parts
- 1
- Provenance
- Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; source: unknown.
- Maker
- Josh Gray & Son
- Site Made (City)
- Sheffield
- Site Made (Country)
- England
- Dates
- 1870
- 1910
- circa 1870-1910
- Material
- metal: dark grey
- wood: black
- Permanent Location
- Storage Room 0010
- 0010-D7-1
- Dimension Notes
- Length 38.0 cm
- Condition Remarks
- Appears to be active corrosion on the inner and outer surfacesof the blades.
- Copy Type
- Original
- Exhibit History
- Part of a loan made to Upper Canada Village in 1960.
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Barnes' obstetrical forceps
https://mhc.andornot.com/en/permalink/artifact6919
- Dates
- 1870
- 1910
- 1870-1910
- Collection
- University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- Obstetrics
- Accession Number
- 1976.6.16
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- Accession Number
- 1976.6.16
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- Obstetrics
- MeSH Heading
- Delivery
- Obstetrical Forceps
- Provenance
- Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; source: Dr. J. Hannah of Toronto; Dr. Weston L. Herriman.
- Dates
- 1870
- 1910
- 1870-1910
- Permanent Location
- Storage Room 0010
- 0010-D7-1
- Copy Type
- Original
- Reference Types
- Document
- Reference Comments
- UHN artefact files;
- Research Facts
- This artefact is part of a set of surgical instruments belonging to Dr. Weston L. Herriman, who was one of the first nine students who graduated in 1855 from the newly formed School of Medicine at the Church of Scotland-affiliated University of Queen's College (1854, Kingston, Ont.). The nine senior students had transferred from the Anglican Upper Canada School of Medicine (Toronto) to the new school at Queen's.
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Barnes' obstetrical forceps
https://mhc.andornot.com/en/permalink/artifact5373
- Dates
- 1870
- 1910
- circa 1870-1910
- Collection
- University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- Obstetrics
- Accession Number
- 1934.27.1
- Description
- Steel forceps with smooth wooden handles; each shank is semi-circular in shape near the "English Lock" joint; size 2.
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- Accession Number
- 1934.27.1
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- Obstetrics
- MeSH Heading
- Delivery
- Obstetrical Forceps
- Description
- Steel forceps with smooth wooden handles; each shank is semi-circular in shape near the "English Lock" joint; size 2.
- Number Of Parts
- 1
- Provenance
- Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; donated by Dr. C. H. Hair; used by Dr. William Lawrence at Faul's Creek, B.C., in 1870.
- Maker
- S. Mawson & Thompson
- Site Made (City)
- London
- Site Made (Country)
- England
- Dates
- 1870
- 1910
- circa 1870-1910
- Material
- metal: silver
- wood: black
- Permanent Location
- Storage Room 0010
- 0010-D7-1
- Dimension Notes
- Length 36.5 cm x Width 4.2 cm
- Copy Type
- Original
- Reference Types
- Book
- Reference Comments
- See Academy "Bulletin," Dec. 1934
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Barnes' obstetrical forceps
https://mhc.andornot.com/en/permalink/artifact5916
- Dates
- 1870
- 1910
- circa 1870-1910
- Collection
- University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- Obstetrics
- Accession Number
- 1969.29.2 a-b
- Description
- Steel obstetrical forceps with a semicircular-shaped shank near the "English lock" joint; short handles with fine geometric pattern black wooden piece attached to the steel handles by two screws on each.
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- Accession Number
- 1969.29.2 a-b
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- Obstetrics
- MeSH Heading
- Obstetrical Forceps
- Extraction, Obstetrical -- instrumentation
- MM= Delivery -- obstetrical forceps
- Description
- Steel obstetrical forceps with a semicircular-shaped shank near the "English lock" joint; short handles with fine geometric pattern black wooden piece attached to the steel handles by two screws on each.
- Number Of Parts
- 2
- Part Names
- a - forcep - Size: Length 34.5 cm
- b - forcep - Size: Length 34.5 cm
- Provenance
- Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; source unknown; used by Dr. Moses Henry Aikins (1864), Burnhamthorpe.
- Maker
- Bigg and Milliken
- Site Made (City)
- London
- Site Made (Country)
- England
- Dates
- 1870
- 1910
- circa 1870-1910
- Material
- metal: grey
- wood: black
- Inscriptions
- Inside one handle: "D [a symbol that looks like an E without the vertical leg] LEVER" inside the other handle: "BIGG & // MILLIKIN"
- Permanent Location
- Storage Room 0010
- 0010-D7-1
- Condition Remarks
- 2004: metal is rusty
- Copy Type
- Original
- Reference Types
- Other
- Reference Comments
- Similar to 1969.50.2 except for the handles
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Barnes' obstetrical forceps
https://mhc.andornot.com/en/permalink/artifact6128
- Dates
- 1870
- 1910
- circa 1870-1910
- Collection
- University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- Obstetrics
- Accession Number
- 1969.466.1
- Description
- Plated steel obstetrical forceps with semi-circular shaped shank near the "English Lock" joint; handles have a fine geometrical pattern, black wood attached to steel handles by two screws; size 5.
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- Accession Number
- 1969.466.1
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- Obstetrics
- MeSH Heading
- Obstetrical Forceps
- Extraction, Obstetrical -- instrumentation
- MM= Delivery -- obstetrical forceps
- Description
- Plated steel obstetrical forceps with semi-circular shaped shank near the "English Lock" joint; handles have a fine geometrical pattern, black wood attached to steel handles by two screws; size 5.
- Number Of Parts
- 1
- Provenance
- Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; source unknown.
- Maker
- J. Gray & Co.
- Site Made (City)
- Sheffield
- Site Made (Country)
- England
- Dates
- 1870
- 1910
- circa 1870-1910
- Material
- metal: silver
- wood: black
- Inscriptions
- At the ends of the handles: "5"; inside one handle: "J. GRAY & CO // SHEFFIELD"
- Permanent Location
- Storage Room 0010
- 0010-D7-1
- Dimension Notes
- Length 38.0 cm x Width 4.6 cm
- Copy Type
- Original
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Barnes' obstetrical forceps
https://mhc.andornot.com/en/permalink/artifact6160
- Dates
- 1870
- 1910
- circa 1870-1910
- Collection
- University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- Obstetrics
- Accession Number
- 1969.5.1 a-b
- Description
- Chrome-plated forceps with semi-circular shanks near the joint; black wooden handle with fine geometric pattern; "English lock" joint.
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- Accession Number
- 1969.5.1 a-b
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- Obstetrics
- MeSH Heading
- Obstetrical Forceps
- Extraction, Obstetrical -- instrumentation
- MM= Delivery -- obstetrical forceps
- Description
- Chrome-plated forceps with semi-circular shanks near the joint; black wooden handle with fine geometric pattern; "English lock" joint.
- Number Of Parts
- 2
- Part Names
- a - forcep - Size: Length 38.0 cm
- b - forcep - Size: Length 38.0 cm
- Provenance
- Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; first used by donor's uncles, Dr. John A. Duncan and Dr. George H. Duncan in Victoria, BC, in the late 19th century; later used by the donor, Dr. Alexander H. Duncan.
- Maker
- W. & H. Hutchinson
- Site Made (City)
- Sheffield
- Site Made (Country)
- England
- Dates
- 1870
- 1910
- circa 1870-1910
- Material
- metal: silver
- wood: black
- Permanent Location
- Storage Room 0010
- 0010-D7-1
- Condition Remarks
- Cracks in handles.
- Copy Type
- Original
- Reference Types
- Other
- Reference Comments
- Similar to 1969.466
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Barnes' obstetrical forceps
https://mhc.andornot.com/en/permalink/artifact6162
- 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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- Accession Number
- 1969.50.1 a-b
- 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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Barnes' obstetrical forceps
https://mhc.andornot.com/en/permalink/artifact6163
- 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
- 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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Barnes' obstetrical forceps with Simpson's handles
https://mhc.andornot.com/en/permalink/artifact6055
- Dates
- 1890
- 1910
- circa 1890-1910
- Collection
- University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- Obstetrics
- Accession Number
- 1969.39.2
- Description
- Steel (nickel-plated) obstetrical forceps with Simpson's handles, which are made of smooth wood with finger grooves; shanks are bent near the joint: "English lock" joint.
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- Accession Number
- 1969.39.2
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- Obstetrics
- MeSH Heading
- Obstetrical Forceps
- Extraction, Obstetrical -- instrumentation
- MM= Delivery -- obstetrical forceps
- Description
- Steel (nickel-plated) obstetrical forceps with Simpson's handles, which are made of smooth wood with finger grooves; shanks are bent near the joint: "English lock" joint.
- Number Of Parts
- 2
- Provenance
- Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; source: Dr. William Thistle.
- Maker
- Down Bros.
- Site Made (City)
- London
- Site Made (Country)
- England
- Dates
- 1890
- 1910
- circa 1890-1910
- Material
- metal: grey
- wood: dark brown
- Inscriptions
- On inside of handle: "DOWN BROTHERS // ST. THOMAS ST. // BOROUGH LONDON"
- Permanent Location
- Storage Room 0010
- 0010-D7-1
- Copy Type
- Original
- Reference Types
- Book
- Reference Comments
- Down Bros. catalogue, 1890, p. 235 (Fig. 864)
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Barrett placenta forceps
https://mhc.andornot.com/en/permalink/artifact4850
- Dates
- 1965
- 1985
- circa 1965-1985
- Collection
- Kingston General Hospital Operating Room Collection
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- Obstetrics
- Accession Number
- 997034113
- Description
- The placenta forcep is a scissor-like instrument made up of two halves joined with a screw joint and a snap catch ratchet; the handles are straight with rounded outer edges and flat on the inner side; the handles then flare out to closed, rounded finger grips coming off each end; the blades flare o…
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- Accession Number
- 997034113
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- Obstetrics
- Description
- The placenta forcep is a scissor-like instrument made up of two halves joined with a screw joint and a snap catch ratchet; the handles are straight with rounded outer edges and flat on the inner side; the handles then flare out to closed, rounded finger grips coming off each end; the blades flare out to elongated ovals with open centres and rounded tips; the inside of the oval tips have deep angled serrations cut into the metal; the outer edges are rounded.
- Number Of Parts
- 1
- Provenance
- Used in the Kingston General Hospital Operating Room.
- Site Made (City)
- London
- Site Made (Country)
- England
- Dates
- 1965
- 1985
- circa 1965-1985
- Material
- metal: silver
- Inscriptions
- "O.R." engraved on instrument; "GENITO-URINARY LONDON ENGLAND STAINLESS" stamped into metal on one handle.
- Permanent Location
- Storage Room 0010
- 0010-D7-6
- Dimension Notes
- Length 25.0 cm x Width 8.3 cm x Depth 1.5 cm
- Condition Remarks
- There is some staining around the joint; no corrosion; parts move freely.
- Copy Type
- Original
- Reference Types
- Book
- Reference Comments
- "Weck Surgical Instruments and Products," by Pilling Weck, 1992, p. H-15 (item #770726)
- Research Facts
- Used for removing retained placenta inside of uterus following delivery of baby or miscarriage.
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bill traction handle
https://mhc.andornot.com/en/permalink/artifact11979
- Dates
- 1980
- 1990
- circa 1980-1990
- Collection
- Kingston General Hospital Operating Room Collection
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- Obstetrics
- Accession Number
- 997034459
- Description
- A T-shaped handle; extension is on a 360° hinge attached to a second movable extension with a notch for clamping onto a standard delivery forceps; end is flat and U-shaped.
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- Accession Number
- 997034459
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- Obstetrics
- MeSH Heading
- Extraction, Obstetrical -- instrumentation
- Obstetrical Forceps
- MM= Delivery -- axis traction handle
- Description
- A T-shaped handle; extension is on a 360° hinge attached to a second movable extension with a notch for clamping onto a standard delivery forceps; end is flat and U-shaped.
- Number Of Parts
- 1
- Provenance
- Used in the Kingston General Hospital Operating Room.
- Maker
- Sklar
- Site Made (City)
- Westchester
- Site Made (State)
- Pennsylvania
- Site Made (Country)
- United States of America
- Dates
- 1980
- 1990
- circa 1980-1990
- Date Remarks
- Based on suppliers' catalogues
- Material
- metal: silver
- Inscriptions
- Engraved on T handle: "87"; stamped on extension: "SKLAR S.S."
- Permanent Location
- Storage Room 0010
- 0010-D7-4
- Dimension Notes
- Length 23.5 cm x Width 11.5 cm x Depth 5.5 cm
- Condition Remarks
- Some discolouration on handle.
- Copy Type
- Original
- Reference Types
- Book
- Reference Comments
- "Hospital Catalog," Sklar Instruments, 21st ed., 1992, p. 204 (item #92-3350)
- Research Facts
- This was used during difficult deliveries, if necessary.
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Blundell's obstetrical forceps
https://mhc.andornot.com/en/permalink/artifact5959
- Dates
- 1850
- 1910
- circa 1850-1910
- Collection
- University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- Obstetrics
- Accession Number
- 1969.30.1
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- Accession Number
- 1969.30.1
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- Obstetrics
- MeSH Heading
- Delivery
- Obstetrical Forceps
- Provenance
- Acquired from the Academy of Medicine.
- Dates
- 1850
- 1910
- circa 1850-1910
- Permanent Location
- Storage Room 0010
- 0010-D7-1
- Copy Type
- Original
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Blundell's obstetrical forceps
https://mhc.andornot.com/en/permalink/artifact6129
- Dates
- 1850
- 1910
- circa 1800-1910
- Collection
- University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- Obstetrics
- Accession Number
- 1969.467.1
- Description
- Long obstetrical forceps with straight shank and a fine geometric pattern on the black wooden handles; "English Lock" joint; size 1.
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- Accession Number
- 1969.467.1
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- Obstetrics
- MeSH Heading
- Obstetrical Forceps
- Extraction, Obstetrical -- instrumentation
- MM= Delivery -- obstetrical forceps
- Description
- Long obstetrical forceps with straight shank and a fine geometric pattern on the black wooden handles; "English Lock" joint; size 1.
- Number Of Parts
- 1
- Provenance
- Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; source unknown.
- Maker
- J. Gray & Co.
- Site Made (City)
- Sheffield
- Site Made (Country)
- England
- Dates
- 1850
- 1910
- circa 1800-1910
- Material
- metal: silver
- wood: black
- Inscriptions
- At inside end of both handles: "1"; inside one handle: "J. GRAY & CO. // SHEFFIELD"
- Permanent Location
- Storage Room 0010
- 0010-D7-1
- Dimension Notes
- Length 33.0 cm x Width 4.5 cm
- Copy Type
- Original
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braided umbilical tape
https://mhc.andornot.com/en/permalink/artifact6622
- Dates
- 1920
- 1940
- 1920-1940
- Collection
- University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- Obstetrics
- Accession Number
- 1973.5.51 a-b
- Description
- A roll of braided umbilical tape; carbolized; came in a glass jar with a metal cap. Note: item is missing.
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- Accession Number
- 1973.5.51 a-b
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- Obstetrics
- Description
- A roll of braided umbilical tape; carbolized; came in a glass jar with a metal cap. Note: item is missing.
- Number Of Parts
- 2
- Part Names
- jar - Size: Length 7.0 cm x Diam. 3.5 cm
- lid
- Provenance
- Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; source: Dr. G. A. MacGowan of Toronto.
- Maker
- The J. F. Hartz Co.
- Site Made (City)
- Detroit
- Site Made (State)
- Michigan
- Site Made (Country)
- United States of America
- Dates
- 1920
- 1940
- 1920-1940
- Material
- glass: clear
- fabric: white
- paper: yellowed
- ink: red; black
- Inscriptions
- Heart-shaped label on jar has: "Braided Umbilical Tape // (Carbolized) // Prepared Expressly for the Physician // Made with a silky finish and of superior strength // THE J. F. HARTZ CO. // DETROIT // MICH [over two red hearts]"
- Permanent Location
- Storage Room 0010
- 0010-D7-8
- Temporary Location
- Item is missing.
- Copy Type
- Original
- Research Facts
- Arrived in doctor's bag 1973.5.1 along with other similar instruments; made expressly for the physician with a silky finish and of superior strength.
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Braun's cranioclast
https://mhc.andornot.com/en/permalink/artifact12119
- Dates
- 1890
- 1920
- circa 1890-1920
- Collection
- Society of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC) Collection
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- Obstetrics
- Accession Number
- 007023010 a-d
- Description
- Solid steel Braun's cranioclast with black wood attached to metal handles; consisting of a (a) straight blade and a (b) curved blade attached by a (c) metal spacer and a (d) wing nut.
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- Accession Number
- 007023010 a-d
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- Obstetrics
- Description
- Solid steel Braun's cranioclast with black wood attached to metal handles; consisting of a (a) straight blade and a (b) curved blade attached by a (c) metal spacer and a (d) wing nut.
- Number Of Parts
- 4
- Part Names
- a - straight blade - Size: Length 37.0 cm x Width 2.7 cm x Depth 3.0 cm
- b - curved blade - Size: Length 45.0 cm x Width 5.5 cm x Depth 2.3 cm
- c - spacer - Size: Length 0.5 cm x Diam. 1.5 cm
- d - wing nut - Size: Length 5.7 cm x Width 4.6 cm x Depth 1.6 cm
- Provenance
- Designed and prototype used by Dr. Jacques-Emile Rioux, MD, MPH, FACOG.; part of the SOGC historical collection.
- Maker
- S. Mawson & Thompson
- Site Made (City)
- London
- Site Made (Country)
- England
- Dates
- 1890
- 1920
- circa 1890-1920
- Date Remarks
- Based on supplier's catalogue
- Material
- metal: silver
- wood: black
- Inscriptions
- Stamped in metal handle: "S. MAWSON // LONDON// & THOMPSON"
- Permanent Location
- Storage Room 0010
- 0010-D7-4
- Condition Remarks
- Some rust and wear on metal blades and screw; some scratches on wood.
- Copy Type
- Original
- Reference Types
- Person
- Book
- Document
- Internet
- Reference Comments
- Supplier's catalogue: "Surgical Instruments," by The Kny-Scheerer Company, 1915, p. 5012 (similar to item E/-545); Internet: "Accoucheur's Antique"; remarks by donor, Dr. Rioux.
- "Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology Canada," Oct. 2006, pp 909-12; both hard copy and from journal Web site; "Electrical Considerations of Laparoscopic Sterilization" in The Journal of Reproductive Medicine, Oct. 1973, Vol. II No. 4
- Research Facts
- Powerful destructive craniotomy forceps used to extract stillborn fetus. The smaller blade is introduced to the perforated skull, with the larger blade placed to the outer surface of the skull. The blades are locked and the fetus is extracted out.
- Exhibit History
- S.O.G.C. Headquarters in Ottawa, Ontario exhibit "Safe Laparoscopic Tubal Sterilisation: A Made-in-Canada Solution"--May 28, 2008 - August 2009
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Braun's obstetrical cranioclast
https://mhc.andornot.com/en/permalink/artifact12227
- Dates
- 1900
- 1930
- circa 1900-1930
- Collection
- Society of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC) Collection
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- Obstetrics
- Accession Number
- 007023020 a-b
- Description
- Two-part Braun's obstetrical cranioclast; toothed blades that are articulated by means of a screw point; elongated oval tong ends.
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- Accession Number
- 007023020 a-b
- Category
- Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
- Classification
- Obstetrics
- Description
- Two-part Braun's obstetrical cranioclast; toothed blades that are articulated by means of a screw point; elongated oval tong ends.
- Number Of Parts
- 2
- Part Names
- a - forcep - Size: Length 46.0 cm x Width 10.0 cm x Depth 0.8 cm
- b - forcep - Size: Length 46.0 cm x Width 10.0 cm x Depth 1.5 cm
- Provenance
- Donated to the Society of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists of Canada by the Royal Victoria Hospital Department of Obstetrics.
- Dates
- 1900
- 1930
- circa 1900-1930
- Date Remarks
- Based on catalogue published in 1915
- Material
- metal: silver
- Inscriptions
- Engraved underneath the lock: "3".
- Permanent Location
- Storage Room 0010
- 0010-D8-8
- Condition Remarks
- Considerable rust on both pieces; missing the connecting rod and wingnut.
- Copy Type
- Original
- Reference Types
- Internet
- Book
- Reference Comments
- "Accoucher's Antique Destructive Forceps" website; "The Kny-Scheerer Corporation Catalogue," 1915, p. 5013
- Research Facts
- A cranioclast is a powerful forcep. The blades are toothed, fenestrated or grooved. One of the blades passes within the skull of the fetus, while the other is introduced externally to the cranium.
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