Greenhalgh's hysterotome

Made:
1830-1890
Greenhalgh's hysterotome

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Greenhalgh's hysterotome, German silver with ivory handle, cased, possibly English, 1830-1890

Details

Category:
Surgery
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A612029
Materials:
case, leatherette, lining, velvet, lining, silk, body, german silver and handle, ivory
Measurements:
case: length 31 mm
case: width 274 mm
case: height 30 mm
type:
hysterotomes

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