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obstetrical forceps
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Dates
1910
1930
circa 1910-1930
Collection
Dr. R. R. MacGregor Collection
Category
Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
Classification
Obstetrics
Accession Number
992070068 a-b
Description
Obstetrics: pair of obstetrical forceps in nickle-plated steel; pivoting pin to hold handles together; "Smellie's Lock" in excellent condition.
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Accession Number
992070068 a-b
Collection
Dr. R. R. MacGregor Collection
Category
Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
Classification
Obstetrics
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Obstetrical Forceps
Extraction, Obstetrical -- instrumentation
MM= Delivery -- obstetrical forceps
Description
Obstetrics: pair of obstetrical forceps in nickle-plated steel; pivoting pin to hold handles together; "Smellie's Lock" in excellent condition.
Number Of Parts
2
Part Names
a - forceps - Size: Length 38.5 cm. x Width 7.5 cm. x Depth 8.0 cm.
b - forceps - Size: Length 38.5 cm. x Width 7.5 cm. x Depth 8.0 cm.
Provenance
Belonged to Dr. R. R. MacGregor.
Dates
1910
1930
circa 1910-1930
Material
nickle-plated metal: silver
Inscriptions
Stamped on outside handle: "YOUNG // EDINBURGH"
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-D7-4
Condition Remarks
shows some wear; #3: bolt is rusty
Exhibit History
May 24 - Sept. 13, 2001: Agnes Etherington Art Centre Museopathy exhibit
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