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Gift of Daniel Piotrowski in memory of Horace W. Sellers III, 2016.100.73 © 2016 The Connecticu…
Medical Instruments
Gift of Daniel Piotrowski in memory of Horace W. Sellers III, 2016.100.73 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.

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
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.
Object number2016.100.73-.78
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