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Actions	Cranioclast Remove from selection Add to selection Object numberHC.I.33.18 TitleCranioclast CreatorSimpson DescriptionCranioclast made by Simpson of Edinburgh. This is a destructive instrument for removal of the foetus after death in pregnancy or delivery to avoid infection. Ebony handles with maker inscribed on inner side. The handle has an old museum label taped on '77'. Production placeEDINBURGH Production periodNineteeth Century Object nameCranioclast Object categoryINSTRUMENT

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Object numberHC.I.33.18

TitleCranioclast

CreatorSimpson

DescriptionCranioclast made by Simpson of Edinburgh. This is a destructive instrument for removal of the foetus after death in pregnancy or delivery to avoid infection. Ebony handles with maker inscribed on inner side. The handle has an old museum label taped on '77'.

Production placeEDINBURGH

Production periodNineteeth Century

Object nameCranioclast

Object categoryINSTRUMENT

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