Forceps

Forceps
Midwifery Kit
Midwifery Kit, instruments
Description:

Straight forceps with diagonally-serrated edges (5 cm) that come to a point, with six locking ridges and a covered screw joint. The forceps are nickel plated and were part of a midwife's kit from Buffalo, NY, about 1920.

Location: Currently not on view

Subject: Women's HealthMedicineSurgical instruments

Subject:

See more items in: Medicine and Science: Medicine, Health & Medicine, Midwife Kit

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Credit Line: Gift from Joseph Badlotto in memory of Rosa Bonfante and her daughter Mary Bonfante Chirchirillo Badlotto

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 2012.0128.22Accession Number: 2012.0128Catalog Number: 2012.0128.22Accession Number: 2012.0128Catalog Number: 2012.0128.22

Object Name: forcepsmidwife's kit

Physical Description: metal (overall material)Measurements: overall: 3/8 in x 7 in x 3 1/8 in; .9525 cm x 17.78 cm x 7.9375 cmoverall: 18 cm x 8.5 cm x 1 cm; 7 3/32 in x 3 11/32 in x 13/32 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ad-7791-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1422588

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