Needle: Wood's hernia needle with textured handle

Date
Circa 1900
 Description
Wood's hernia needle, with textured wooden handle partly cladding needle base, or Croft's needle, for obstetrics use.
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Object detail

Date
Circa 1900
Medium
Metal and wood.
Measurements
1.0 x 14.5 x 3.9 cm
Accession Number
MHM01687
Object Type
materials/syringes and needles
Medical History Museum Category
Medical and Surgical Equipment and Instruments
Museum
Medical History Museum

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