Barnes forceps, with ebony handle inserts, with cross-hatch patterning. Possibly donated by Dr Frank Forster. Forceps type identified by Bryan Hibbard.Stamped on inner side of left blade near handle "W.SKIDMORE/ SHEFFIELD".forceps, barnes, obstetric delivery

Most likely donated by the late Dr Frank ForsterPerforator, Similar to Holmes except with scissors handlesperforator, destructive instrument, obstetric delivery

Most likely donated by the late Dr Frank ForsterPerforator, Simpson's, with take off joint. Stamped on arm, "W. (or M) Mathewe' Portland St' London".perforator, destructive instrument, obstetric delivery

Most likely donated by the late Dr Frank ForsterPerforator, Denman's, with screw joint. Stamped near tips, "Stephen's London".perforator, destructive instrument, obstetric delivery

Most likely donated by the late Dr Frank ForsterPerforator, Samico's, with screw joint. No manufacturers' stamp.perforator, destructive instrument, obstetric delivery

Most likely donated by the late Dr Frank ForsterPerforator, Denman's, with screw joint. No manufacturer's stamp.perforator, destructive instrument, obstetric delivery

Most likely donated by the late Dr Frank ForsterPerforator, Denmans's, with lift off joint. Manufacturers' stamp "S. Mawson & Thompson London".perforator, destructive instrument, obstetric delivery

Most likely donated by the late Dr Frank ForsterPerforator, Naegell's, with hinge.perforator, destructive instrument, obstetric delivery

Most likely donated by the late Dr Frank ForsterPerforator, Denman's, small, with screw joint. Manufacturer unknown.perforator, destructive instrument, obstetric delivery

Most likely donated by the late Dr Frank ForsterPerforator, Simpson's, with external screw joint and hinge. Manufacturer unknown.Stamped on inner arms "13' and, the other arm, "13+" .perforator, destructive instrument, obstetric delivery

Most likely donated by the late Dr Frank ForsterPerforator, Denman's, with screw joint. Manufacturer unknown.perforator, destructive instrument, obstetric delivery

Most likely donated by the late Dr Frank ForsterPerforator, Simpson's, with screw joint and hinge. Manufacturer "W.Skidmore Sheffield" stamped on central arm.perforator, destructive instrument, obstetric delivery

Mostl likely donated by Dr Frank Forster, possibly collected by him from colleagues initially.Uterine dilator, Goodell's, stamped inside the blades '22". Manufacturers logo stamped on near netral screw joint, Medical symbol, serpent entwined around a sword with crown on top.uterine device, dilation, forster, frank

Most likely collected and donated by Dr Frank ForsterVectis, with mahogany handle, retractable, swivel notch above handle to fix and unfix the blade. no markingsobstetric delivery, vectis

Most likely collected and donated by Dr Frank ForsterVectis, with mahogany handle, retractable, no pivet notch to fix the handle in position, Stamped on verso "ARNOLD LONDON'".obstetric delivery, vectis

Most likely collected and donated by Dr Frank ForsterVectis, with inlaid mahogany handle, non-retractable. Stamped at centre of blade "WEISS LONDON".obstetric delivery, vectis

Most likely collected and donated by Dr Frank ForsterBlunt hook with solid, turned mahogany handle. Unknown manufacturer.obstetric delivery, blunt hook, destructive instrument

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.Square medal with ribbon. Medal is decorated with blue, green, and red enamel and has silver inserts. Medal design is divided vertically and horizontally by silver lines and carries the text, "B.M.A/DUBLIN/1933". There are three symbols on the upper section of the front of the medal. Top of medal is attached to a green grosgrain ribbon, which in turn is attached to a silver bar inscribed with the words "VICE-PRESIDENT/OBSTETRICS". Small stamp printed on back of medal.numismatics, british medical association

Most likely collected and donated by Dr Frank Forster. Label attached indicates the item has been viewed by Bryan Hibbard and attributed as a Barnes type of blunt hook.Blunt hook, Barnes, with mahogany handle and fine cross hatching pattern on four sides. Unknown manufacturer.obstetric delivery, blunt hook, destructive instrument

Most likely collected and donated by Dr Frank Forster. Labelled Standard blunt hook and crochet- viewed by Bryan Hibbard.Blunt hook and crochet, with central hand grip of mahogany wood inlaid on either side. Unknown manufacturer.obstetric delivery, blunt hook, destructive instrument

Most likely collected and donated by Dr Frank Forster.Crochet, with slightly tapered rod, ["Continental" marked on label] and with a mahogany turned handle. Stamped near handle, Krohne & Co London.obstetric delivery, destructive instrument, crochet

Most likely collected and donated by Dr Frank Forster.Decapitating hook, Braun's with one detachable handle (to interchange with crochet?) . Stamped near handle, "Lusztig Jeno Budapest" and "1" Also stamped with Aesculapius symbol of serpent, dagger and crown, the Jetter & Scheerer Co, Tuttlinen, South Germany.obstetric delivery, destructive instrument, decapitating hook

Most likely donated by Dr Frank Forster, possibly collected by him from colleagues initially.Uterine dilator, Palmer's. Broken handle lever. illustrated in Tiemann, George The American Armaterium, page 503.uterine device, dilation, forster, frank

Most likely donated by Dr Frank Forster, possibly collected by him from colleagues initially.Uterine dilator, Goodell's, stamped inside the blades '23". Manufacturers unknown.uterine device, dilation, forster, frank

Most likely collected and donated by Dr Frank Forster.Crochet, with slightly tapered rod, ["Continental" marked on label] and with a rosewood turned handle.obstetric delivery, destructive instrument, crochet

Most likely collected and donated by Dr Frank ForsterVectis, with detachable turned mahogany handle, non-retractable. Stamped on stem near the blade "McLellan".obstetric delivery, vectis

Most likely collected and donated by Dr Frank Forster. Label attached indicates the item has been viewed by Bryan Hibbard and attributed as a Barnes type of blunt hook.Blunt hook, with metal handle, interchangeable, the handle unscrews. Most likely had crochet also. Meyer Meltzer London stamped on handle. See Mayer & Meltzer catalogue, 1890. Fig. 5976, page 336. This illustrates the hook and crochet, interchangable with the one handle- a mahogany handle with cross hatch pattern. Registration 338, with metal handle, a much later model.obstetric delivery, blunt hook, destructive instrument

Most likely collected and donated by Dr Frank ForsterVectis, with mahogany turned handle, "No. 4", according to label, non-retractable, no manufacturers stamp, but T.R. Taylor (Surgica PtyLtd) inscribed on old label, attached.obstetric delivery, vectis

Most likely collected and donated by Dr Frank ForsterEmbryotomy knife, with "continental" ebony handle ("Continental handle" inscribed on label in Helen Johnson's hand). Manufacturer, "Steer & Webster" with a key symbol above, stamped at base of knife just above the handle.obstetric delivery, embryotomy knife

Most likely collected and donated by Dr Frank Forster.Blunt hook and crochet, with central hand grip of mahogany wood inlaid on either side. Maufacturer's stamp "MAW LONDON". MAW stamped at one end near the central wood inlay handle and LONDON at the other end.obstetric delivery, blunt hook, destructive instrument