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Curette

Manufacturer / Maker unidentified
Dateca. 1930
Mediummetal
Dimensions6 × 3/8 × 1/4 in. (15.2 × 1 × 0.6 cm)
ClassificationsTools, Implements & Weights
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, museum purchase
Object numberPC1975.65.240.F
DescriptionThis object is a metal curette with a relatively thick operating arm and scoop-like appendage at the end of the object. The base of the object is hollow and has screw-shaped rivetings allowing the object to be affixed to the end of another medical device. The scoop has two vertical holes in its center. Moderate rust is visible along the length of the object and especially around the base.
On View
Not on view
Terms
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    Surgical Instrument Handle
    Scovill Mfg. Co., Waterbury, CT, 1802 - 1956
    ca. 1925
    Bone Curette
    unidentified
    ca. 1960
    Curette
    unidentified
    ca. 1925
    Curette and Elevator
    Sharp And Smith
    ca. 1900
    Looped Curette Attachment
    unidentified
    ca. 1925
    Looped Curette
    unidentified
    ca. 1925
    Looped Curette
    unidentified
    ca. 1925
    Bone Curette
    H. Pfau
    ca. 1925
    Curette
    unidentified
    ca. 1940
    Curette
    unidentified
    ca. 1925