Forceps, Obstetrical

Object/Artifact

Waseca County History Center

Name/Title

Forceps, Obstetrical

Entry/Object ID

81.86.4

Description

Obstetrical Forceps. Material: metal. Size: 3 1/4" W. x 13 3/4" L. Description: silvered colored chrome plated - two interlocking handles - tong ends.

Context

Used by Dr. Raymond C. Hottinger. Used by obstreticians to clamp around a baby's head during delivery to help the birth. Medical

Cataloged By

Legacy Photo Import

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Forceps, Obstetrical

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Instrument, Obstetrical

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Medical Instruments

Nomenclature Class

Medical & Psychological T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Exhibitions

Notes

6/10/96; New Richland: 8/8-2009;

Create Date

April 29, 1992

Update Date

November 21, 2024