Object Details
- Description
- William C. Neville, an obstetrician and gynecologist in Dublin, Ireland, introduced this type of axis traction forceps in 1886.
- Ref: William C. Neville, “Axis Traction in Instrumental Delivery, with Description of a New and Simple Axis-Traction Forceps,” Dublin Journal of Medical Science 81 (1886): 97–109, 295–.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
- date made
- ca 1913
- Credit Line
- from Edgar Haybeck, M.D., Obstetric & Gynecology, Centreal Medico-Surgical Clinic, West Allis WI
- Measurements
- overall: 2 3/4 in x 3 1/4 in x 15 in; 6.985 cm x 8.255 cm x 38.1 cm
- Object Name
- Forceps, Obstetrical, Neville's
- obstetrical forceps
- Other Terms
- Forceps, Obstetrical, Neville's; Medicine
