Cranioclast - Yale University Library

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Description

Title: Cranioclast
Creator: Reed and Company
Thoms, Herbert (1885-1972)
Contributor: Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Yale University. School of Medicine.
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: 31 cm. x 6 cm. x 2 cm.
Language: No linguistic content; Not applicable

Collection Information

Repository: Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library
Collection Title: Medical Instrument Collection

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
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Identifiers

Object ID (OID): 17322074

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