Circle of wood held in palm to steady drill whilst operating bow during trephination

Circle of wood held in palm to steady drill whilst operating

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Circle of wood held in palm to steady drill whilst operating
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Circle of wood held in palm to steady drill whilst operating bow during trephination, made by Dr T. Wilson Parry (1866-c.1950) and used by him in experiments on neolithic trephination. Made in England, circa 1913-1920

Details

Category:
Surgery
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A651974
Materials:
wood
Measurements:
overall: 11 x 47 mm
type:
trephine