Title

Instruments for breast surgery ca. 1700s

Caption

A method for removal of the breast that is both cruel and imperfect is demonstrated. Instruments include a two pronged fork used for small tumors, a sharp razor-like instrument used for breast amputation, an instrument that facilitates extirpation and is used for small tumors, a single blade instrument that embraces the breast and cuts along the convex, and a truss for a navel rupture.

Credit line

Photo12/Universal Images Group

Reference

UMG22A35_186

License type

Rights managed

Available size

18,9Mb (1,4Mb) / 6,6in x 11,2in / 1965 x 3364 (300dpi)

Keywords

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