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Actions	Perforator Remove from selection Add to selection Object numberHC.I.33.34 TitlePerforator DescriptionPerforator, either Smillie or Simpson, used for the removal of the foetus from the womb. Opens like scissors; the end of the short, pointed tip has shoulders to prevent the device going too deep. Production periodNineteenth century, mid Object namePerforator Object categoryINSTRUMENT MaterialSteel Dimensions Length: 28 cm Width: 6 cm

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Object numberHC.I.33.34

TitlePerforator

DescriptionPerforator, either Smillie or Simpson, used for the removal of the foetus from the womb. Opens like scissors; the end of the short, pointed tip has shoulders to prevent the device going too deep.

Production periodNineteenth century, mid

Object namePerforator

Object categoryINSTRUMENT

MaterialSteel

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