Three pairs of obstetric forceps with ebony grips, dating from between 1850 and 1880, England. These forceps were used in the to assist the vaginal de
Three pairs of obstetric forceps with ebony grips, dating from between 1850 and 1880, England. These forceps were used in the to assist the vaginal delivery of (living) babies during difficult births.
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