Forceps, Dental

dental forcep

dental forcep

Name/Title

Forceps, Dental

Entry/Object ID

2019.020.0002

Description

Extracting Forceps – # 24, Maxillary These surgical forceps are used to extract maxillary molars. This instrument was made by the M. Wocher and Sons company. Max Wocher started in the medical supply trade in 1838. He moved into the Ohio Medical College Building in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1855. His address was listed as Sixth Street / Between Vine and Race / Ohio Medical College Bldg. / Cincinnati.

Collection

Benicia Historical Museum Collection