Amputation knife by Cargill, c. 1750

Made:
1739-1789 in London
maker:
John Cargill
Amputation knife by Cargill, c. 1750

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Amputation knife by Cargill, c. 1750
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Amputation knife by Cargill, c. 1750

Details

Category:
Surgery
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A600673
Materials:
blade, steel and handle, wood
Measurements:
length 385 mm
blade: length 242 mm
blade: width 50 mm
type:
amputation knives

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