Suture needle

Made:
1840-1890 in York
Suture needle

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Suture needle, probably for ophthalmology, steel with ivory handle, cased, by Aitken, York, 1840-1890

Details

Category:
Ophthalmology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A651939
Materials:
case, leatherette, lining, velvet, lining, silk, needle, steel and handle, steel
Measurements:
case: length 14 mm
case: width 159 mm
case: height 16 mm
type:
suture needles