Tube of sterile silkworm gut suture

Made:
1901-1950 in London
maker:
Down Brothers
Tube of sterile silkworm gut suture, by Down Bros. Ltd

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Tube of sterile silkworm gut suture, by Down Bros. Ltd
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Tube of sterile silkworm gut suture, by Down Bros. Ltd., English, first half of 20th century

Details

Category:
Surgery
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A616890
Materials:
suture, silkworm guts, bottle, glass and bottle, metal
type:
sutures