Collection

Set of herniotomy instruments

Made:
1860-1870 in London
maker:
S Maw & Son
Set of herniotomy instruments, cased, by S

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Set of herniotomy instruments, cased, by S.Maw and Son, English, 1860-1870

Details

Category:
Surgery
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A619869
Materials:
case, wood, case, brass and case, velvet, lined
type:
herniotomy instrument sets

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