Twenty-Two Veterinary Needles

Dateca. 1950

Mediummetal

Dimensionssmallest: 2 3/4 × 1/4 × 1/4 in. (7 × 0.6 × 0.6 cm)
biggest: 4 × 1/2 × 3/8 in. (10.2 × 1.3 × 1 cm)

ClassificationsTools, Implements & Weights

Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Mrs. Geraldine Hayhurst

Object numberVPC1973.10.5.A-V

DescriptionThis is a group of 22 needles that were used in veterinary practices. The needles are arranged horizontally on top each other on a flat board, they also vary in size. Each needle is made of a silver metal and includes two parts. The fist part is the needle itself which is a long narrow cylinder that tapers to a point at the end, the second to last needle on the bottom is curved while the others are straight. On some of the needles there is a cylindrical or oval handle at the top or middle of the needle with ridges around it so that the needle can be griped easier. The second part of the needle is a long rod that can be fitted into the hollow space through the needle. These rods are also silver and usually have a curved hoop or a triangle at the top for gripping, they are used to keep the needles straight and prevent blockages while being used. In this set there are three of these rods separate from needles, the rest are included in the needle itself.

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