Obstetric traction forceps

Object/Artifact

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Dr. Robert Greenspan's Medical History Museum

Name/Title

Obstetric traction forceps

Description

This is an extraordinary cased obstetric set for delivery with a pulley by Mathieu. The illustration is from "Histoire des Accouchements Chez tous les Peuples" by G. J. Witkowski (1887).

Made/Created

Time Period

19th Century

Dimensions

Width

12 in

Length

18 in

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good

Date Examined

Jul 11, 2026

Created By

[email protected]

Create Date

July 11, 2026

Updated By

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Update Date

August 26, 2026