Spencer Wells needle holder

Made:
1870-1901 in London
maker:
S Maw, Son & Thompson, Son & Thompson
Spencer Wells needle holder, steel, by S

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Spencer Wells needle holder, steel, by S. Maw Son and Thompson of London, 1870-1901

Details

Category:
Surgery
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A613461
Materials:
steel
Measurements:
length 133 mm
width 53 mm
height 10 mm
type:
needle holders

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