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LicenseVase-shaped copper vessel, 19th century, English (?)
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Vase-shaped copper vessel, 19th century, English (?)
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Vase-shaped copper vessel, from a barber-surgeon's premises, English (?), 19th century
This container was collected from a barber-surgeon’s premises and was possibly used for holding water or for collecting blood during bloodletting.
Details
- Category:
- Nursing & Hospital Furnishings
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A632257
- Materials:
- copper
- Measurements:
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overall: 223 mm x 214 mm, 163 mm, 1.37kg
- type:
- vessel
