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Hook, Blunt

Object number2010.75.141

Manufacturer Skylar

Date1847-1969

OriginUnited States of America

MediumStainless steel

Credit LineGift of Slippery Rock University Foundation

DescriptionTwo pronged blunt hook obstetrical tool. There is a teardrop shaped hole in the handle. There is a mild patina on the surface.Dimensions0.813 x 1.125 x 9.125 in. (2.1 x 2.9 x 23.2 cm)
MarksPressed into the metal is the phrase "SKYLAR USA STAINLESS".
Historical NotesPart of a collection that documents the contributions of Catholic orders to healthcare in Western Pennsylvania. The collection was originally on display at Slippery Rock University as an exhibition titled, "Sisters in Healthcare: Sixteen Communities of Religious Sisters in Western PA, 1847-1969." With this collection, the History Center has the largest collection of Pre-Vatican II habits in the United States. Many of the long-standing healthcare facilities in the region were started by the Sisters including Mercy Hospital, St. Francis Hospital, and many others.

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