Thumb forceps. Tweezer-style forceps made of chrome-plated metal with exterior ribbing, slightly flared jaws with diagonal edges. Includes manufacturer markings: "MILLERS FORGE -- 863-USA."
Contributor:
Millers Forge (United States)
Created:
1940 - 1970?
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Thumb forceps. Tweezer-style forceps made of nickel-plated metal; smooth handles with slight indentations in sides; pin catch under blades; tapered, rounded blades with interior ribbing. Includes manufacturer markings: "E. F. MAHADY Co. -- GERMANY."
Contributor:
E. F. Mahady Co (Germany)
Created:
1910 - 1939?
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Thumb forceps. Tweezer-style forceps made of nickel-plated metal; smooth handles with slight indentations in sides; pin catch under blades; tapered, rounded blades with interior ribbing. Includes manufacturer markings: "F. A. KOCH & Co. -- GERMANY."
Contributor:
F. A. Koch & Co (Germany)
Created:
1880 - 1920?
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Thumb forceps. Tweezer-style forceps with serrated handles, tapered, rounded jaws, and horizontal ribbing on interior of jaws. Includes markings:"R. F. H." and "STAINLESS STEEL -- U.S.A."
Created:
1900 - 1960?
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Thumb forceps. Tweezer-style forceps with serrated handles, tapered, rounded jaws, and horizontal ribbing on interior of jaws. Includes manufacturer markings:"SHARP & SMITH," and "GERMANY."
Contributor:
Sharp & Smith (Germany)
Created:
1880 - 1920?
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Thumb forceps. Tweezer-style forceps with serrated handles, tapered, rounded jaws, and horizontal ribbing on interior of jaws. Includes manufacturer markings:"V. MUELLER & Co. -- GERMANY."
Contributor:
V. Mueller & Co (Germany)
Created:
1895 - 1920?
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Thumb forceps. Tweezer-style forceps made of nickel-plated metal with serrated handles, tapered, rounded jaws, and horizontal ribbing on interior of jaws.
Created:
1900 - 1950?
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Thumb forceps. Tweezer-style forceps made of chrome-plated metal with serrated handles, tapered, rounded jaws, and horizontal ribbing on interior of jaws. Includes manufacturer markings: "CHROME -- U.S.A."
Created:
1920 - 1950?
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Thumb forceps. Tweezer-style forceps with exterior ribbing; tweezers bow out at handles, then narrow at jaws; jaws are tapered and rounded with interior ribbing and three teeth at tips.
Created:
1930 - 1970?
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Thumb lancet. Lancet with small double-sided blade with tortoise shell sheath; item's case is made of black and purple leather lined cardboard with embossed seven-pointed stars; includes manufacturer markings:"EVANS -- OLD CHANGE -- LONDON"
Contributor:
R. O. Evans and Company (London, England)
Created:
1783 - 1850
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.