Vectis, with two crotchet attachments

Made:: 1851-1900

Vectis, with two crotchet attachments, removable blade, steel heads, ebonite handle, European, second half 19th century

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Category:: Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

Collection:: Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection

Object Number:: A615564

Materials:: steel and ebonite

type:: obstetrical vectis

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Vectis, with two crotchet attachments

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