Collection

Set of herniotomy instruments, cased, by S.Maw and

Made:
1860-1870 in London
maker:
S Maw & Son

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Set of herniotomy instruments, cased, by S.Maw and Son, English, 1860-1870

Details

Category:
Surgery
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A619869
Materials:
case, brass, case, velvet, lined and case, wood
type:
herniotomy instrument sets and surgery (general) herniotomy instrument sets and surgery (general)

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