Vaccination lancet

Made:
1801-1900 in London
SMG00271280

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Vaccination lancet, steel and tortoiseshell, by Walters of London, 19th century

Details

Category:
Public Health & Hygiene
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A615200
Materials:
steel and tortoiseshell
Measurements:
open: length 89 mm
closed: length 63 mm
height 3 mm
type:
vaccination point

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