Obstetric crochet

Maker
Joseph Gray & Son (estab. 1849, closed 1965)
Date
Late 19th Century
 Description
This type of instrument was used to extract remnants after a craniotomy in difficult labour. The steel crotchet has a cross-hatched ebony guard handle. The shaft bends slightly backwards and flattens, curving around to form a flat, blunt, round ended hook. The ends of the cross guard handle is patterned in concentric circles.

Object detail

Maker
Date
Late 19th Century
Medium
steel, ebonised wood
Measurements
28 x 9.8 x 2.5 cm
Accession Number
MHML00143
Credit line
On long term loan from the Barrie Thompson Collection
Inscriptions
maker's mark ▫ stamped on shaft: 'J. GRAY & SON/SHEFFIELD'
Object Type
instruments
Named Collection
Barrie Thompson Collection
Medical History Museum Category
Medical Specialties
Museum
Medical History Museum

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