Amputation Saws

Maker
Aitken (estab. 1820)
Description
Two saws joined together by a piece of string with an attached note. One is a metacarpal saw with a wooden handle, the other is of a similar shape but smaller.
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Object detail

Maker
Medium
wood, metal, paper
Measurements
1.5 x 22 x 5 cm (part 1)
0.5 x 18 x 1.8 cm (part 2)
Accession Number
MHM06122
Credit line
Gift of AMA Victoria, 2011
Object Type
equipment
Named Collection
AMA Victoria
Medical History Museum Category
Medical and Surgical Equipment and Instruments
Museum
Medical History Museum

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