Suture Forceps

Date1930

Mediumstainless steel

Dimensionsbaleen: 11 1/2 × 1/16 in. (29.2 × 0.2 cm)
tool, smallest: 5 3/8 × 3/16 × 3/16 in. (13.7 × 0.5 × 0.5 cm)
tool, largest: 6 1/2 × 3 1/2 × 1 in. (16.5 × 8.9 × 2.5 cm)

ClassificationsTools, Implements & Weights

Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Dr. Theodore R. Sadock

Object numberPC1987.49.9.3

DescriptionThis object consists of a pair of small suture forceps. The shanks and ring handles are fashioned from two cylindrical metal wires. The jaws have small, pincing ends that taper towards the tip. There is very little to no corrosion visible on the object.

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