993.221.1: Forceps, 1911-1960

Additional Images

993.221.1: Forceps. Forceps with mouse teeth, straight
Image No. 544 Forceps with mouse teeth, straight; Photographer: Helen Kingsley

Object Description

Forceps with mouse teeth, straight.

Object Classification

Accession Number: 993.221.1
Collection: Surgery, General
Date: 1911-1960

Object Dimensions

  • Length: 15.3 cm
  • Width: 4 cm

Object Parts

Object Materials

  • stainless steel

Acquisition Detail

  • Supplier: Thackray Ltd., Chas F.
  • Owner: Dr. Donald H. Paterson
  • History of Use: Dr. Donald Paterson [1890-1968] a pioneer and leader in paediatrics. In 1946 he founded the Health Centre for Children in Vancouver and in 1954 was a founding member of the Board of the B.C. Association for Retarded Children.