Summary
Artery forceps used in surgery at the Mont Park Mental Hospital, Bundoora, Victoria, circa 1912-1950.
Physical Description
Artery forceps are scissor-shaped forceps with straight shaft, slghtly curved near finger grip. Ratchet and screw joint with serrated blades.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mont Park Mental Hospital (Asylum), Office of Psychiatric Services, May 1985
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Place & Date Used
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Inscriptions
Engraved: 440 K.
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
7.4 cm (Length), 18 cm (Height)
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Exhibition Collection Management
71 mm (Length), 180 mm (Width), 4 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Hospitals, Mental Health, Mental Health Institutions, Psychiatric Services
