Summary
Used in mental health hospital in Victoria, Australia, circa 1950. Used for gripping tonsils during their surgical removal.
Physical Description
Tonsil vulsellum (Tilleys) forceps are long, slender and slightly curved with small teeth on end, ridged finger grip, small round hole, oblong hole indicating a part could be missing.
Significance
Example of surgical equipment used at Victorian mental health hospitals
More Information
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Office of Psychiatric Services, May 1985
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Place & Date Used
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Inscriptions
"10" printed on inside of hand grip
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Classification
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Type of item
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Object Measurements
50 mm (Width), 202 mm (Depth), 12 mm (Height)
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References
card with exhibit.
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Keywords
Psychiatric Hospitals, Surgical Instruments, Making History - Psych Services
