Vectis

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17321936

Description

Title
Vectis
Alternative Title
Wooden Handled Half Forcep
Creator
Otto and Reynders
Contributor
Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Yale University. School of Medicine.
Published / Created
early 19th century
Publication Place
New York, NY
Description
A vectis, looking much like a wooden handled half forceps. This was used to redirect the fetus to the vertex position.
Language
No linguistic content; Not applicable

Collection Information

Repository
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library
Collection Title
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume
Box 087

Subjects, Formats, And Genres

Format
still image
Genre
Artifacts
Material
Metal, Wood
Subject (Name)
Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic)
Obstetrics

Access And Usage Rights

Access
Public
Rights
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Identifiers

Object ID (OID)
17321936

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