Contributed by Fryeburg Historical Society
Description
Kenneth Dore, M.D. a practicing physician in Fryeburg, ME (1938-1974) used these forceps for "normal" head first deliveries. His daughter, Emily, remembers, "In those days, all babies were delivered vaginally. Unlike today, surgery was not an option, not even for breech babies."
About This Item
- Title: After Coming Head Forceps, ca. 1938
- Creation Date: circa 1938
- Subject Date: circa 1938
- Location: Fryeburg, Oxford County, ME
- Media: Metal, wood
- Dimensions: 25 cm x 8 cm
- Object Type: Physical Object
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Dore, Kenneth E., 1908-2000--Associated objects
- Surgery--Maine
- Obstetrical forceps
- Surgical instruments
- Medical equipment & supplies
- Health care--Maine
- Physicians--Maine
- Country life--Maine
- Delivery, Obstetric
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Fryeburg Historical Society83 Portland St, Fryeburg, ME 04037
(207) 256-3001
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