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Bone Drill
Bone Drill
Bone Drill

Bone Drill

Dateca. 1930
Mediummetal
Dimensions12 × 4 × 2 1/2 in. (30.5 × 10.2 × 6.4 cm)
ClassificationsTools, Implements & Weights
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Dr. Eugene P. Szerlilp
Object numberPC1970.22.16
DescriptionThis object consists of stainless steel and is comprised of a handle, a hand-crank, and a socket to insert drill bits. Corresponding drill bits are taped to the side of the object. The wheel inside the hand crank is inscribed with "ZIMMER MFG CO. ... INDIANA". There are no easily visible signs of corrosion other than small scratches and other physical blemishes from use.
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