Catgut suture
1875
Tube of sterile catgut ligature, Edinburgh, Scotland, 1890-1920
1890-1920
Spool of suture in aseptic metal case
1890-1930
Ethilon suture
Five ampoules of sterile catgut suture in carton
1901-1950
Mersilene mersuture by Ethicon Ltd
Twelve ampoules of sterile catgut suture in carton
1901-1930
Mersilk sutures
Packet of 100 Michel's suture clips
1901-1960
Michell suture set
1901-1930
Packet of 500 Michel's suture clips
1901-1970
Five ampoules of sterile ligature and needles attached to display card by J. Ellwood Lee Co.
1901-1930
Packet of Michel's suture clips
1901-1970
Five ampoules of sterile catgut in carton by G.F. Emerson
1930
Nylon "Supramid-Braun" suture
1964
Black ligatures in glass tube
Open packet containing lengths of sutures
1914-1918