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Simpson's short obstetrical forceps
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Dates
1850
1900
circa 1850-1900
Collection
University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
Category
Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
Classification
Obstetrics
Accession Number
1969.29.1 a-b
Description
Steel forceps with fine geometric patterned black wooden handles; "English lock" joint, fenestrated blades.
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Accession Number
1969.29.1 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 black wooden handles; "English lock" joint, fenestrated blades.
Number Of Parts
2
Part Names
a - forcep - Size: Length 24.0 cm
b - forcep - Size: Length 24.0 cm
Provenance
Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; source unknown; used by Dr. Moses Henry Aikins (1864), Burnhamthorpe.
Maker
Coxeter
Site Made (City)
London
Site Made (Country)
England
Dates
1850
1900
circa 1850-1900
Material
metal: dark grey
wood: black
Inscriptions
"COXETER" inside one handle; "C" inside both handles near joint.
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-D7-1
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Book
Reference Comments
Down Bros. catalogue, 1900, p. 549 (similar to item #2752)
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