Society of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC) Collection
Category
Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
Classification
Obstetrics
Accession Number
007023013
Description
A pair of long metal Mann parallel obstetrical forceps joined at the bottom with a metal spacer attached with two thumb screws; cylindrical handle attached to the metal spacer.
A pair of long metal Mann parallel obstetrical forceps joined at the bottom with a metal spacer attached with two thumb screws; cylindrical handle attached to the metal spacer.
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Donated to the Society of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists of Canada by Dr. Doug Gare of Toronto General Hospital in August 2001.
Maker
Mann
Dates
1960
1980
circa 1960-1980
Material
metal: silver
Inscriptions
Engraved on back: "MANN // STAINLESS STEEL".
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-D7-7
Dimension Notes
Length 39.5 cm x Width 12.5 cm x Depth 12.0 cm
Condition Remarks
Like new; appears to be missing at least one piece.
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Internet
Reference Comments
"Accoucher's Antiques Obstetric Forceps" website
Research Facts
Parallel forceps were meant to apply traction to the fetal head without compression.