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Langenbeck's Arterial Forceps

Object Details

Description
This form of arterial forceps was associated with Bernard R. K. von Langenbeck, (1810-1887) a prominent surgeon in Berlin.
Ref: George Tiemann & Co., The American Armamentarium Chirugicum (New York, 1879), p. 30.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
maker
Ford, William F.
date made
1871-1874
Credit Line
Transfer from U.S. Department of Health, Education & Welfare. Public Health Service
Measurements
overall: 1/4 in x 2 in x 1/2 in; .635 cm x 5.08 cm x 1.27 cm
Object Name
Forceps
forceps
surgical set
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