Non-aseptic operating table, second half 19th century

Made:
1851-1900

Non-aseptic operating table, and winding handle, second half 19th century

Details

Category:
Surgery
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A600309
Materials:
mahogany (wood), metal (unknown) and wood (unidentified)
Measurements:
overall: 62 kg
type:
operating table
credit:
St Mary's Hospital

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