Nine Veterinary Needles

Dateca. 1950

Mediummetal

Dimensionsbiggest: 2 1/4 × 3/8 × 3/8 in. (5.7 × 1 × 1 cm)
smallest: 1 1/4 × 3/8 × 3/8 in. (3.2 × 1 × 1 cm)

ClassificationsTools, Implements & Weights

Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Mrs. Geraldine Hayhurst

Object numberPC1973.10.6.B

DescriptionThese needles were used in veterinary practice. The needles are metal and are in a variety of sizes. Each needle has a small handle at the top that is shaped like a cylinder, and some also have engraved writing on this part as well. Below this some needles have a smooth oval shape that tapers into the needle itself which ends at a point. The other needles have another cylinder with ridges around the outside and then another piece of metal that tapers into the needle before ending at a point. All the needles are hollow. Of the nine needles, all are silver except for the last one at the bottom which is heavily rusted and dark brown. This needle is wider and larger than the rest, and has a large circular lip jutting out around the handle.

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