Obstetric Forceps

Object/Artifact

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The Great Bend Museum

Name/Title

Obstetric Forceps

Entry/Object ID

1987.07.09

Description

Stainless Steel obstetric birthing forceps. Curved handle to fit grip with long loop. Looks like oversized salad tongs. Each curved half goes on either side of baby’s head. No makers mark on item.

Use

Birthing forceps

Category

Health and Medical

Acquisition

Accession

1987.07

Source or Donor

Margaret Priddy

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Obstetric Birthing Forceps

Material

stainless steel