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Type of Object
Set, lithotomy
Date of Manufacture
1875-1885
Physical Details
Set of lithotomy (lithotripsy) instruments in a large wooden case, containing a total of 9 instruments. Includes: 4 pairs of lithotomy forceps of varying sizes, all with a serrated surface on the interior of the forcep and all with one ringed handle and one hooked handle; 3 other pairs of forceps, with the largest pair having fenestrated blades and no serration. Smaller pair of fenestrated forceps, and one pair of lithotomy forceps with straight handles and very large teeth on the inside of the blades. One scoop with serrated surface and ebony handle. One wooden handled needle. Set is incomplete.
Dimensions
5 cm. x 38 cm. x 28 cm.
Medical Subject
Lithotripsy -- instrumentation
Accession Number
1986.103.1
Genre
medical equipment
Local Genre
medical artifact
Type
Still Image
Digital Format
image/jpg
Language
eng
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Rights
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Collection
Medical Artifacts Collection
Source
Original object: Lithotomy Instrument Set, VCU Health Sciences Library Medical Artifacts. Special Collections and Archives, VCU Health Sciences Library, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Va.
File Name
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