Leather Cautery Unit Box

Date1915

Mediumleather

Dimensionsbox unit: 6 × 12 1/2 × 7 1/4 in. (15.2 × 31.8 × 18.4 cm)
metal and wood accessory: 11 × 1 1/4 × 1/2 in. (27.9 × 3.2 × 1.3 cm)
long glass tube: 8 × 1/2 in. (20.3 × 1.3 cm)
short glass tube: 6 × 1/2 in. (15.2 × 1.3 cm)

ClassificationsVessels & Containers

Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Dr. David R. Holten

Object numberVPC1982.258.1.A-D

DescriptionThis rectangular cautery unit box is reminiscent of a suitcase. Two hinges connect the "lid" portion and the bottom, as well as two metal latches on the other side. A rounded handle is also visible in the middle. Upon opening the box, a variety of electrical innerworkings and components are visible, along with glass tubes held in place on the backside of the "lid" portion.

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