Significance
Dr Mitchell Henry O'Sullivan worked in the Victorian country town of Casterton as a general practitioner from 1919 until his death in 1977. He also practiced obstetrics. His son, Dr David More O'Sullivan donated his obstetric bag and its contents to the College in 1999. The bag and contents are a unique time capsule of the type of instruments and pharmaceuticals used in the inter-war period.
Physical description
Metal obstetric tool. Stainless steel rod with rounded large blunt hook at one end and crotchet hook at the other.
Subjects
References
- Felton, Grimwade & Duerdins Ltd. (Surgical Dept.), 'Surgical Instruments and Appliances', p. 155, 155/5.
- Science Museum Group, 'Obstetrical crotchet' Similar item
