Obstetrical Saw, circa 1910
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Artifact Overview
Veterinarians sometimes must perform unpleasant work to care for animals. Stillborn or deformed fetuses in large, domesticated animals, like horses and cows, must be removed to save the mother. Veterinarians may use an obstetrical saw like this during the procedure.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Saw
Date Made
circa 1910
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
81.50.55
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift in Memory of Dr. Russell Runnells. (Michigan Veterinarian Medicine Association)
Material
Copper (Metal)
Steel (Alloy)
Color
Copper (Color)
Gray (Color)
Dimensions
Length: 66.25 in
Diameter: 1.5 in
Inscriptions
stamped:
D.R.G.M. / Hauptner
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