Simpson type obstetrical forceps, Birmingham, England, 1871-1900
- Made:
- 1871-1900 in Birmingham
- maker:
- Philip Harris & Co. Ltd.
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LicenseForceps, obstetrical, Simpson, steel and ebony
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Forceps, obstetrical, Simpson, steel and ebony
Science Museum Group Collection
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Forceps, obstetrical, Simpson, steel and ebony, by Philip Harris & Company Limited of Birmingham, late 19th century
These are short obstetrical forceps following the design of Sir James Young Simpson, 1811-1870. They were used to deliver babies from low down in the birth canal. The forceps are made out of steel and ebony and manufactured by Philip Harris & Co of Birmingham, England. Simpson also developed long forceps that were heavier and were designed to extract a baby from higher up the birth canal. Both his long and short forceps were adapted in many later designs
Details
- Category:
- Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A500180
- Measurements:
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overall: 39 mm x 242 mm x 78 mm, 0.272 kg
- type:
- forceps
