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Digital photograph of a collection of obstetrical instruments, including forceps, ebony-handled vectis, perforator, and two hooks. The metal instruments are set on a tan counter.
A collection of obstetrical instruments, donated by Leslie S. Kent, M.D. The items were used in practice by Dr. Kents father, Isaac Robinson Swigart, M.D. The instruments are generally in fair condition, with some discoloration and rusting. The collection includes: 1) plain vectis with ebony handle, 2) Thomas craniotomy forceps, 3) placental forceps, combined with a hook and curette, 4) two American pattern hook and crochets, and 5) Smellies perforator.
Medical Museum Collection, Box 27
A collection of obstetrical instruments, donated by Leslie S. Kent, M.D. The items were used in practice by Dr. Kents father, Isaac Robinson Swigart, M.D. The instruments are generally in fair condition, with some discoloration and rusting. The collection includes: 1) plain vectis with ebony handle, 2) Thomas craniotomy forceps, 3) placental forceps, combined with a hook and curette, 4) two American pattern hook and crochets, and 5) Smellies perforator.
Medical Museum Collection, Box 27
