Obstetrical Hook, 1901-1925
THF800249 / Obstetrical Hook, 1901-1925
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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 hook like this during the procedure.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Hook (Object genre)
Date Made
1901-1925
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
81.50.43
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift in Memory of Dr. Russell Runnells. (Michigan Veterinarian Medicine Association)
Material
Steel (Alloy)
Nickel (Metal)
Color
Silver (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 15.125 in
Width: 2.625 in
Length: 0.25 in
Inscriptions
on shaft:
H & D CHICAGO
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