Hernia bistoury
- maker:
- William Matthews
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LicenseHernia bistoury, folding, steel, in ivory sheath
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Hernia bistoury, folding, steel, in ivory sheath, by Matthews of London, 1846-1851
Details
- Category:
- Surgery
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A618312
- Measurements:
-
open: length 178 mm
closed: length 98 mm
width 15 mm
height 6 mm
- type:
- hernia bistouries
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