The workes of that famous chirurgion Ambrose Parey, 1634

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Title

The workes of that famous chirurgion Ambrose Parey, 1634

Date

1634

Description

Ambroise Paré
(c. 1510–1590)

This illustration represents cutting forceps or mullets, commonly called Rostra Psittaci or parrots’ beaks, used to cut bone. The instruments below are chisels, scrapers, pincers, and a leaden mallet.

Identifier

5.7.03.4

Rights

Courtesy of the H. Winnett Orr Collection, on loan from the American College of Surgeons

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