Ophthalmic Forceps

Ophthalmic Forceps

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Description
The Desmarre entropium ophthalmic forceps are associated with Louis-Auguste Desmarres (1810–1882), a French ophthalmologist. The form was to be had from several surgical instrument makers.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
forceps
surgical set
date made
1871-1874
maker
Ford, William F.
Measurements
overall: 5/8 in x 3 5/8 in x 1 in; 1.5875 cm x 9.2075 cm x 2.54 cm
ID Number
1980.0349.09.121
catalog number
1980.0349.09.121
accession number
1980.0349
Credit Line
Transfer from U.S. Department of Health, Education & Welfare. Public Health Service
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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