Neavus needle

Made:
1870-1901 in London
maker:
S Maw, Son & Thompson, Son & Thompson
Neavus needle, steel and ebony, by S

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Neavus needle, steel and ebony, by S
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Neavus needle, steel and ebony, by S. Maw Son and Thompson of London, 1870-1901

Details

Category:
Surgery
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A613356
Materials:
steel and ebony
Measurements:
length 178 mm
width 5 mm
height 16 mm
type:
naevus needles

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