Crotchet, steel and ebony, 19th century

Made:
1801-1900
Crotchet, steel and ebony, 19th century

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Crotchet, steel and ebony, 19th century
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Crotchet, steel and ebony, 19th century

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Category:
Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A612551
Materials:
steel and ebony
Measurements:
length 216 mm
width 30 mm
height 11 mm
type:
crotchets

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