Steel container full of suture needles

Made:
1901-1930

Steel container full of suture needles, early 20th century, relic of R.J. Godlee

Details

Category:
Surgery
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A647673
Materials:
steel, plated and container, steel, nickel plated
Measurements:
container: length 110 mm
container: width 66 mm
container: height 18 mm
type:
suture needles

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