An assortment of suture needles

Made:
1801-1900
An assortment of suture needles, steel, in leather case

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An assortment of suture needles, steel, in leather case
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An assortment of suture needles, steel, in leather case, 19th century

Details

Category:
Surgery
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A613444
Materials:
steel, case, leather, case, brass and case, felt
Measurements:
case: length 89 mm
case: width 50 mm
case: height 17 mm
type:
suture needles

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