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Retractor, steel and ebony

Made:
1865-1900 in London
maker:
Hawksley and Sons Limited
Retractor, steel and ebony, by Hawksley of London, 1865-1900

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Retractor, steel and ebony, by Hawksley of London, 1865-1900
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Retractor, steel and ebony, by Hawksley of London, 1865-1900, Morris, used in nephrectomy (removal of a kidney)

Details

Category:
Surgery
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A612656
Materials:
steel and ebony
type:
retractors

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