- Creator:
- Elliot, George Thompson (1827-1881)
George Tiemann and Company
Thoms, Herbert (1885-1972) - Published / Created:
- 1858
- Collection Title:
- Medical Instrument Collection
- Container / Volume:
- Box 045
- Image Count:
- 1
- Alternative Title:
- Forceps
- Description:
- A pair of metal forceps with wooden handles. Elliot forceps include both types of locking devices credited to Elliot. George Thompson Elliot (1827-1881), an American obstetrician, based the design of his forceps on that of Simpson's long forceps. The main characteristic distinguishing the two types is the locking device. The first device consists of a sliding pivot, which can be moved along a groove in the handle. The second device is a long screw in one handle, which extends into the second blade. These devices allowed the operator to fix the amount of pressure and compression of the fetal head.
- Subject (Name):
- Bernard Kosto, M.D., Elliot, George Thompson (1827-1881), and Yale University. School of Medicine.
- Subject (Topic):
- Obstetrical and Gynecological Instruments
- Found in:
- Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Elliot's forceps
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- Creator:
- Elliot, George Thompson (1827-1881)
George Tiemann and Company
Thoms, Herbert (1885-1972) - Published / Created:
- 1858
- Collection Title:
- Medical Instrument Collection
- Container / Volume:
- Box 045
- Image Count:
- 1
- Description:
- A pair of metal forceps with wooden handles. Elliot forceps include both types of locking devices credited to Elliot. George Thompson Elliot (1827-1881), an American obstetrician, based the design of his forceps on that of Simpson's long forceps. The main characteristic distinguishing the two types is the locking device. The first device consists of a sliding pivot, which can be moved along a groove in the handle. The second device is a long screw in one handle, which extends into the second blade. These devices allowed the operator to fix the amount of pressure and compression of the fetal head. An old label found with the device reads "Elliot 1858".
- Subject (Name):
- Bernard Kosto, M.D., Elliot, George Thompson (1827-1881), and Yale University. School of Medicine.
- Subject (Topic):
- Obstetrical and Gynecological Instruments
- Found in:
- Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Elliot's forceps