Amputation and Surgical Set
Artifact — item: TC1986-002
Identifier: 1986-2
Content Description
Amputation and surgical set with purple velvet lining and an exterior case with handle. Case contains 15 (fifteen) items: A bone trephine and its component detachable ebony handle, which attaches with a screw mechanism; two tenacula; a probe-pointed bistoury; amputation knives in three sizes; a Satterlee's capital saw; a Wood's circular knife; a tirefond; a tweezers; a trepanning elevator and rasp; and a tenotome.
Acquisition Type
Gift
Language of Description
English
Restrictions Apply
No
Dates
- Creation: Between 1840 and 1860
Creator
- C. W. Snow; Shepard & Dudley; Collin (Manufacturer, Organization)
Extent
0.251 Cubic Feet (Dimensions: 10.5cm x 41cm x 16.5cm)
Source
- Fixel, I. E. (Donor, Person)