Medical Instruments
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Dr. Cyrus Pendleton
(American, 1830 - 1919)
Mediummetal
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions ((.73) length): 10 5/8in. (27cm)
Primary Dimensions ((.74) length): 6in. (15.2cm)
Primary Dimensions ((.75) length): 6 3/4in. (17.1cm)
Primary Dimensions ((.76) length): 8in. (20.3cm)
Primary Dimensions ((.77) length): 4 3/4in. (12.1cm)
Primary Dimensions ((.78) length): 8in. (20.3cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineGift of Daniel Piotrowski in memory of Horace W. Sellers III
Object number2016.100.73-.78
Description.73 large forceps
.74 small forceps
.75 extraction forceps with blunt tip
.76 extraction forceps with pointed tip
.77 container
.78 hinged forceps
Surgical medical instruments originally owned by Dr. Cyrus Pendleton of Hebron, Conn. Forceps have finger ring handles. Larger forceps (.73) have a slightly curved tip and an oblong opening on the side of the tip. Smaller forceps (.74) have a flat tip with serrated inside grip. Extraction forceps with short, blunt tip (.75) has a textured handle. Extraction forceps with long, pointed tip (.76) has a textured handle. Container (.76) with a hinged top that opens vertically, then can move from side-to-side. Hinged forceps (.78) with a textured handle, metal spring, bottom of handle has serrated edge, and forcep tip has textured surface.
.74 small forceps
.75 extraction forceps with blunt tip
.76 extraction forceps with pointed tip
.77 container
.78 hinged forceps
Surgical medical instruments originally owned by Dr. Cyrus Pendleton of Hebron, Conn. Forceps have finger ring handles. Larger forceps (.73) have a slightly curved tip and an oblong opening on the side of the tip. Smaller forceps (.74) have a flat tip with serrated inside grip. Extraction forceps with short, blunt tip (.75) has a textured handle. Extraction forceps with long, pointed tip (.76) has a textured handle. Container (.76) with a hinged top that opens vertically, then can move from side-to-side. Hinged forceps (.78) with a textured handle, metal spring, bottom of handle has serrated edge, and forcep tip has textured surface.
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