Pocket suture needle

Date
Mid 19th Century-Late 19th Century
Description
Pocket suture needle consisting of sharp, tapered and curved needle with eye for suture, hinged to fold back into tortoiseshell handle.

Object detail

Medium
metal, tortoiseshell
Measurements
13.7 x 1.7 x 0.5 cm (open)
Accession Number
MHML00124
Credit line
On long term loan from the Barrie Thompson Collection
Named Collection
Medical History Museum Category

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