Vaginal fistula needle

Made:
1871-1900 in France
maker:
Unknown

Vaginal fistula needle, steel and ebony, probably French, late 19th century

Details

Category:
Surgery
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A656387
Materials:
steel and ebony
Measurements:
length 202 mm
width 8 mm
height 12 mm
type:
vaginal fistula needles

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