Obstetrical Chain, circa 1930

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Artifact Overview

Many large, domesticated animals (cows, horses, and hogs, for example) give birth naturally without assistance. However, veterinarians may intervene if the animal is having difficulty or if a calf (cow) or foal (horse) or piglet (hog) is stillborn. Obstetrical chains help assist during these complicated births.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Obstetrical chain

Date Made

circa 1930

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

81.59.56

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Steel (Alloy)

Color

Silver (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 32.5 in
Width: 0.875 in
Length: 0.25 in

Obstetrical Chain, circa 1930