Obstetric forceps, 16th century

Name/Title

Obstetric forceps, 16th century

Description

These early OB forceps are illustrated in "The expert midwife" by Jacob Rueff (1554)

Made/Created

Time Period

16th Century

Dimensions

Width

6 in

Length

11 in

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair

Date Examined

Jul 11, 2026

Create Date

July 11, 2026

Update Date

August 26, 2026