Most likely donated by Dr Frank Forster, possibly collected by him from colleagues initially.Uterine dilator, Wathern's. No manufacturer's stamp.uterine device, dilation, forster, frank

Blunt hook, measure marked on lower end, left to right, "1,2, 6,5,4,3" chrome plated.obstetric delivery, blunt hook, destructive instrument

Blunt hook, short, with fenstrated cross bar handle.obstetric delivery, blunt hook, destructive instrument

Blunt hook and crochet, fitting one handle. Manufacters stamp, "Mayer & Meltzer London"obstetric delivery, destructive instrument

Blunt hook and crochet, fitting one handle. Manufacters stamp, "MEDICAL SUPPLY DEPOT" cental on handle.obstetric delivery, destructive instrument

Blunt hook and crochet, fitting one handle. Manufacter unknown.obstetric delivery, 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. A collection of objects found amongst Professor FJ Browne's papers were transferred from the Archives to the Museum collection in 1994.Round copper coloured badge attached by two metal links to a rectangular bar. The bar is designed to hold a small name plate. The badge features a map of Australia as the central design overlaid with a representation of the Staff of Asclepius (a serpent entwined around a staff). Front of badge carries the words, "AUSTRALASIAN MEDICAL CONGRESS/ (B.M.A.) 9TH SESSION/ SYDNEY 1955".browne fj, australian medical congress, numismatics

Crochet, with screw fitting for handle attachment. Handle missing.obstetric delivery, destructive instrument

Blunt hook, with fitting at end for handle attachment. Handle missing.obstetric delivery, destructive instrument

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

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.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