Simpson type obstetrical forceps, London, England, 1871-1900
- maker:
- Mayer and Meltzer
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Forceps, obstetrical, Simpson type, steel and ebony, by Mayer and Melzer of London, 1807-1900
These are long obstetrical forceps following the design of Sir James Young Simpson (1811-1870). They are longer and heavier than Simpson's type of short forceps and were used to deliver babies from higher up the birth canal. The forceps are made out of steel and ebony and manufactured by Mayer and Melzer of London, England. Simpson's long and short forceps were adapted in many later designs.
Details
- Category:
- Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A500190
- Measurements:
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overall: 75 mm x 355 mm x 75 mm, 0.528 kg
depth: 81mm
height: 60mm
weight: 0.53kg
weight: 1.16846lbs
width: 348mm
- type:
- forceps
