Three amputation knives by Hutchinson

Made:
1820-1900 in Sheffield
Three amputation knives by Hutchinson, Sheffield

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Three amputation knives by Hutchinson, Sheffield
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Three amputation knives by Hutchinson, Sheffield, in leather case, c. 1880

Details

Category:
Surgery
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A600607
Materials:
blades, steel, handles, vulcanite, case, wood, case, leather and case, velvet
Measurements:
case: length 375 mm
case: width 50 mm
case: height 32 mm
knife 1: length 357 mm
knife 2: length 320 mm
knife 3: length 303 mm
type:
amputation knives

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