Catalog number: O-25

Object type: Young's Forceps

Manufacturer: Young

Date: late 18th century

Description: Forceps, metal and wood, measure 30 x 7 1/2 x 6 1/2 cm. Thomas Young (1726-1783) was professor of midwifery at the University of Edinburgh. His forceps had a turned up tip. See Hibbard, Obstetrician's Armamentarium, pp. 52-53.

Engraved: Young Edinbro [?]

Provenance: Herbert Thoms, M.D.