Sauerbruch Retractor

Manufacturer / MakerCreated by V. Mueller & Co.

Dateca. 1925

Mediummetal

Dimensions9 1/4 × 3 1/8 × 1 1/4 in. (23.5 × 7.9 × 3.2 cm)

ClassificationsTools, Implements & Weights

Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Dr. A. H. Follingstad

Object numberPC1974.27.4

DescriptionThis object is a steel hand-held retractor with a 90° slotted bend on the operating arm. There is also a slight downward bend on the tip of the instrument. The handle consists of a large metal loop with a circular finger-grip located just above it towards the center of the object . Manufacturer's stamp above finger hold reads "V.MUELLER CO." Initials "A.H.F." are carved into the operating arm.

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