ee, with suture thread, b

Made:
1895-1930 in London
maker:
Down Brothers

Doyen suture needle in case, with suture thread, by Down of London, 1895-1930

Details

Category:
Surgery
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A665390
Materials:
case, metal (nickel plated) and needle, metal (nickel plated)
Measurements:
box: length 162 mm
needle: length 142 mm
type:
needles

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