Double blunt hook, steel, probably 18th century

Made:
1701-1800
Double blunt hook, steel, probably 18th century

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Double blunt hook, steel, probably 18th century
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Double blunt hook, steel, probably 18th century

Details

Category:
Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A615562
Materials:
steel
Measurements:
length 304 mm
width 79 mm
height 7 mm
type:
blunt hooks

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