Needle holder

Made:
1836-1900 in London
maker:
Coxeter
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Needle holder, steel and ivory, by Coxeter of London Needle holder, steel and ivory, by Coxeter of London Needle holder, steel and ivory, by Coxeter of London

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Needle holder, steel and ivory, by Coxeter of London
Science Museum Group
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Needle holder, steel and ivory, by Coxeter of London
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Needle holder, steel and ivory, by Coxeter of London
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Needle holder, steel and ivory, by Coxeter of London, 1836 to 1900

Details

Category:
Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A622593
Materials:
steel and ivory
Measurements:
length 190 mm
diameter 18 mm
type:
needle holders

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