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Elliot's obstetrical forceps
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Dates
1920
1950
circa 1920-1950
Collection
University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
Category
Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
Classification
Obstetrics
Accession Number
1976.11.2 a-b
Description
Chrome-plated steel obstetrical forceps with handle indented for gripping.
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Accession Number
1976.11.2 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
Chrome-plated steel obstetrical forceps with handle indented for gripping.
Number Of Parts
2
Part Names
a - left forcep - Size: Length 38.0 cm
b - right forcep - Size: Length 38.0 cm
Provenance
Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; source: Mrs. Wilkinson of Toronto; used by her uncle in Hamilton, Ontario.
Dates
1920
1950
circa 1920-1950
Material
metal: silver
Inscriptions
Both pieces stamped with the number "1"; (b) stamped with "ST. J.H." on upper side of arm.
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-D7-3
Condition Remarks
Spots of rust on arms; heavier concentration of rust on bottom of handle.
Copy Type
Original
Images
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