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Dissection Kit
Dissection Kit
Dissection Kit

Dissection Kit

Dateca. 1920
Mediumleatherette
Dimensionscase: 7 × 3 1/2 × 1/2 in. (17.8 × 8.9 × 1.3 cm)
tool, biggest: 6 × 3/8 × 3/8 in. (15.2 × 1 × 1 cm)
tool, smallest: 3 3/4 × 1/4 × 1/4 in. (9.5 × 0.6 × 0.6 cm)
ClassificationsTools, Implements & Weights
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of McIntosh
Object numberVPC1968.31.12.A-F
DescriptionThis object consists of a dissection kit with one scalpel, two tweezers and two picks in a brown leatherette case which is lined with worn brown velour with a metal snap clasp. The case has four exterior flaps that are placed over the instruments to close the kit. A vertical lether strip bisects the compartment and is secured down in six seperate loops to act as straps for the instruments. Instruments are made of metal and show various signs of corrosion, especially on operating ends. "BAUSCH & LOMB OPT. CO is inscribed on the exterior of the snap clasp.
On View
Not on view
Terms
    Sewing Kit
    unidentified
    ca. 1890
    Violin
    ca. 1899
    Surgeon's Kit Tray in Lid
    Dietrich W. Kolbe
    1863-65
    Box Tray
    Dietrich W. Kolbe
    1863-65
    Surgeon's Kit Lid
    Dietrich W. Kolbe
    1863-65
    Drafting Set Case
    Dietzgen & Co.
    1923
    Laryngeal Syringe Case
    unidentified
    ca. 1940
    Stringed Instruments
    Albuquerque Public Schools
    January 2, 1969