Decapitating hook, Targett's with metal fluted handle. Stmaped "U (illeg.).I.S.C."obstetric delivery, destructive instrument

Decapitating hook, Ramsbotham's with plain edge and with turned mahonyhandle. Stamped "Evans & Co Londonobstetric delivery, destructive instrument

These forceps were owned and used by Dr Frank FosterForceps, Neville-Barnes with Nevill's axis traction handles, c 1886. Engraved on the inside blade and on the traction handle "Frank Forster 1952".obstetric delivery, forceps, neville-barnes

These forceps tagged by Cyrus Jones or Frank Forster: "Purchased in the United Kingodm by Dr Martyn Gibb at the sale of Dr Milne Murrays instruments. Presented by Dr Murray Buntine."Forceps, Milne-Murray with axis traction with detachable traction rods1886. Forceps stamped on handle "Young Edinburgh".obstetric delivery, forceps, milne-murray

James Hobson Aveling (1828-98) invented this type of forceps. They are made from steel with an ebony handle. Obstetrical forceps gripped a baby’s head to help delivery during difficult childbirths. Aveling thought a curved handle rather than a straight one would improve grip and make the forceps easier to insert into the body. However, his idea did not work well and the forceps were not widely used. Aveling also promoted the use of chloroform during childbirth.Forceps, Aveling's, with ebony handles. Stamped "Meyer & Meltzer London & Melbourne"on inner arm.forceps, obstetric

Possibly collected by Dr Frank ForsterForceps, Anderson's-Mayer's modified, with ebony handles. Stamped "Meyer & Meltzer". Identified by Bryan Hibbard as a modified version of the Anderson forceps, noted on attached tag.The blades are Anderson's, however the handle with finger grips is ununusual.forceps, obstetric

Possibly collected by Dr Frank Forster. Examined and identified by Bryan Hibbard.Forceps, Naegele's, with ebony handles with cross-hatch pattterning, no manufacturer's stamp.forceps, obstetric

This type of forceps was invented by Italian surgeon Paolo Assalini (1759-1840). Obstetrical forceps gripped a baby’s head during difficult childbirths. Assalini’s design was immediately popular and was manufactured until the 1930s. (Wellcome Collection)Forceps, Assalini's. No Manufacturer's stamp. Old tags attached identify the manufacturer as "H.A. Taylor & Sons/ Made by A.J.Taylor /No. 3" probably written by Cyrus Jones or Frank Forster.forceps, obstetric

Medal struck for the 24th International Congress of the International Society of the History of Medicine, held in Budapest in 1974. This medal was given to contributors to the congress. Dr Frank Forster delivered a paper at this congress. There are some slides relating to Ignac Semmelweis in Frank Forster's slide collection under the heading of 'Budapest'.Ignac Semmelweis is credited with discovering the cause of puerperal sepsis, by establishing a link to the infectious material carried on the hands of students and doctors from the autopsy room into the maternity ward. Round bronze coloured medal. Front of medal carries an image of a statue of a woman with an infant beneath a leafed archway, and the text 'SEMMELWEIS/IGNAC/1818/1865'. Back of medal carries an image of a shield/crest overlaid with a representation of the Staff of Asclepius (serpent wrapped around a stick) and the text 'S.I.H.M./BUDAPEST/1974'. Bakc of medal is encircled with the text 'CONGRESSUS INTERNATIONALIS XXIV HISTORIAE ARTIS MEDICINAE'.semmelweis, numismatics

Possibly collected by Dr Frank Forster. Examined and identified by Bryan Hibbard.Forceps, A.R.Simpson's, with ebony handles , feint stamp symbol of Lion on inner arm.forceps, obstetric

Possibly collected by Dr Frank ForsterForceps, Greenhalgh's, with ebony handlie inserts. Od tag attached marked "GREENHALGH" most likely idenitifed by Cyrus Jones or Frank Forster. Manufacturer's stamp "W & M Hutchinson/ Sheffield"on inner side of handle.forceps, obstetric

Possibly collected by Dr Frank Forster.Forceps, Hunter's, with stamp symbol of Lion on inner arm. Designed by American James Bradbridge Hunter, c1885, Hunter devised a number of useful instrumens and devices. This forceps were evidnetly well used: the manufacterer stamp of the sybol is partially worn away, being located on the outer blade just above the german- type lock.forceps, obstetric

Possibly collected by Dr Frank Forster.Forceps, Neville-Barne's with William Neville traction rod. Manufacturer of forceps unknown, "42"stamped on inner blade near lock, "42" stamped twice on traction rod.forceps, obstetric

Possibly collected by Dr Frank Forster.Forceps, Anderson's with black ebony insert handles. Manufacturer's stamp "DICK/ GLASGOW' inner blade near handle.forceps, obstetric

Possibly collected by Dr Frank Forster.Forceps, Murphy's with black ebony insert handles. Manufacturer's stamp "LAWREY' inner blade near handle.forceps, obstetric

Possibly collected by Dr Frank ForsterForceps, Denman type, with ebony handles. Stamped "Meyer & Meltzer London & Melbourne" "17" stamped also on inner arm.forceps, obstetric

Possibly collected by Dr Frank ForsterForceps, Davis's, with ebony handles. No manufacturer's stamp.forceps, obstetric

Possibly collected by Dr Frank ForsterForceps, Simpson's long, with ebony handles.Manufacturer's stamp "MCLELLAND LONDON".forceps, obstetric

Possibly collected by Dr Frank ForsterForceps, Leishman's, one blade only [incomplete], coated in gutta pecha.forceps, obstetric

Traditional Welsh going away gift, given to Professor FJ Browne. Professor Browne was a GP in Wales at the start of his career. The cat is intended as a lucky charm.Francis James Browne died in Sydney 1963. He had a long career in obstetrics and gynaecology. Summary of appointments include: General Practice in Wales, Maternity Department of the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, 1st director of obstetric unit, University College Hospital London. Retired and continued postgraduate teaching in London and NSW. Married to Grace Cuthbert, who was director of Maternal and Baby Welfare in NSW. Collection of objects transferred from the Archives to the Museum collection found amongst Professor FJ Browne's papers.Small black cat figurine with red bow tie. Faintly blue tinged eyes and mouth. Cat is depicted in an upright sitting position. Part of left from leg missing.browne fj

Possibly collected by Dr Frank ForsterForceps, Denman's, one blade only [incomplete], mahony insert in handle. Manufacturer's stamp, W & H HUTCHINSON/ SHEFFIELD on inner arm. These incomplete forceps have the exact dimesnions of the Denman forceps, seee table at back of Das, K "Obstetric Forceps".forceps, obstetric

Possibly collected by Dr Frank ForsterForceps, Naegele's, late modification. No manufacturer's stamp.forceps, obstetric

Forceps, Milne-Murray with axis traction with detachable traction handle. No manufacturers's stamp. Screw missing on one of the traction arms, the traction handle does not attach- parts missing.obstetric delivery, forceps, milne-murray

Traction handle, for unknown forceps.obstetric delivery

Possibly collected by Dr Frank ForsterForceps, Vacher's, [incomplete], one handle, all metal. No manufacturer's stamp.forceps, obstetric

Possibly collected by Dr Frank ForsterForceps, Denman's type, mahogany inserts in handle. Manufacturer's stamp, "Burgoyne Ac Burbidge" [London] on inner arm.forceps, obstetric

Prototype design of college gown, RNZCOG. This gown was donated by Dr Ron Jones, who was part of a committee including Mercia Barnes and the wives of two of the foundation Council members Liam Wright and Ron Jones.College gown, RNZCOG, The "prototype" gown designed for the New Zealand College.college history

RNZCOG Presidents gown, belonging to the late Dr. Mercia Barnes, President of RNZCOG 1990-1994. Donated by Dr John Doig.President's College gown, RNZCOG. Manufacturers' label, marked "103".college history

RNZCOG Presidents gown, belonging to the late Dr. Mercia Barnes, who was President of RNZCOG 1990-1994. Donated by Dr John Doig. Blue velvet hat with full stiff brim cover in same velvet. There is a blue satin ribbon band circling the hat with grey silver braided cord decoration over the ribbon. This college hat belonged to the late Dr Mercia Barnes, President of RNZCOG . The hat was worn with the gown [378].college history

This medal was struck to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) in London in 1929. The RCOG was founded by William Blair-Bell, who is said to have been largely responsible for the design of the College coat of arms and gowns, and to have contributed to the motto "Super Ardua". This medal belonged to Frank Forster.Round silver medal with ring for chain attachment. Front of medal features a raised image of a pair of hands closing protectively around a foetus in utero. Surrounding this image is the inscribed text 'GOLDEN JUBILEE/1929-1979'. Back of medal features an image of the RCOG coat of arms, surrounded by the text 'ROYAL COLLEGE OF OBSTETRICIANS AND GYNAECOLOGISTS'. Medal comes with a navy blue, hinged presentation box, lined with cream satin and blue velvet.numismatics, rcog