Cranioclast

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17322070

Description

Title
Cranioclast
Creator
George Tiemann and Company
Thoms, Herbert (1885-1972)
Contributor
Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Yale University. School of Medicine.
Publication Place
New York, NY
Description
A metal cranioclast with wood handles, two joints, and finger lugs. Craniocalsts were known as skull crushers. Their use was advocated only after all else had failed.
Extent
35 cm. x 8 cm. x 1.5 cm.
Language
No linguistic content; Not applicable

Collection Information

Repository
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library
Collection Title
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume
Box 045

Subjects, Formats, And Genres

Format
still image
Genre
Tools and Equipment
Material
Metal, Wood
Subject (Name)
Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic)
Obstetrical and Gynecological Instruments

Access And Usage Rights

Access
Public
Rights
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Identifiers

Object ID (OID)
17322070

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