ca. 1940
Digital photograph of obstetrical forceps with ebony handles on a blue background. A small piece of tape is visible on one handle.
Standard obstetrical forceps with ebony handles, measuring 45.7 cm x 6 cm. Engraved on the item: Kolb, Phila. The item is generally in fair condition, with some rust on both halves of the forceps, the handles, and lobes. Left handle has small piece of tape on butt end. The item was loaned to OHSU in June 1942 by Birchard A. van Loan, M.D.
Medical Museum Collection, Box 1A