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Artifact Overview

Veterinarians sometimes perform surgery on sick or injured animals. They use specially designed tools like traction forceps to grasp and hold the patient's tissue. The ratcheted locking system on the long handle ensures a firm grip on the delicate tissue until disengaged.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Forceps

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

81.59.37

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal

Color

Silver (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 10 in
Width: 2.25 in
Length: 0.5 in

Forceps