Vectis, steel and ebony

Made:
1818-1832 in Bath
Vectis, steel and ebony, sliding blade, by Clark of Bath

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Vectis, steel and ebony, sliding blade, by Clark of Bath, 1818-1832

Details

Category:
Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A615403
Materials:
steel and ebony
Measurements:
length 317 mm
width 46 mm
height 40 mm
type:
obstetrical vectis

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