Digital photograph of a collection of nine surgical instruments, laid out on a gray box top. The instruments include: 1) obstetrical forceps, 2) ebony-handled uterine measurement sound, manufactured by Sharp & Smith, 3) uterine repositer, 4) two tonsillotomes, 5) uvula scissors with claws, manufactured by Lentz Co., 6) Skenes hawk-billed scissors, 7) large tweezer forceps, and 8) ebony-handled urethrotome.
ca. 1870's
Medical Museum Collection, Box 10
A collection of miscellaneous surgical instruments, donated by W.L. Bishop, M.D. The instruments are in generally fair condition, with some rust and other discoloration. The collection includes: 1) obstetrical forceps, 2) ebony-handled uterine measurement sound, manufactured by Sharp & Smith, 3) uterine repositer, 4) two tonsillotomes, 5) uvula scissors with claws, manufactured by Lentz Co., 6) Skenes hawk-billed scissors, 7) large tweezer forceps, and 8) ebony-handled urethrotome.