Nasal Forceps
Manufacturer / Maker
unidentified
Dateca. 1925
Mediummetal
Dimensions5 1/4 × 1 5/8 × 1/4 in. (13.3 × 4.1 × 0.6 cm)
ClassificationsTools, Implements & Weights
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, museum purchase
Object numberPC1975.65.233
DescriptionThis object is a pair of nasal forceps used to grasp and manipulate delicate tissues inside and around the nasal passages. The forceps have slender shanks and narrow jaws, which are offset at an obtuse angle around the hinge. The thin jaws have a slight concave bend towards the center, allowing the object to grasp slightly thicker tissues. Moderate levels of corrosion are visible around the hinge and near the ring handles of the object.On View
Not on viewTerms
ca. 1930
