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Surgical Hand Drill

Dateca. 1910

Mediummetal, wood

Dimensions3 3/4 × 2 × 9/16 in. (9.5 × 5.1 × 1.4 cm)

ClassificationsTools, Implements & Weights

Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Dr. John Roberts

Object numberPC1999.87.150.27

DescriptionThis object is a hand-held surgical drill with a wooden handle and metal drill bit. The handle has two indentations on opposite sides to provide a better grip. "TRUAX & CO" is written near the center of the handle on one side. The drill bit emerges from the bottom of the handle and is tipped with a serrated point. The wooden handle is moderately scratched, and heavy levels of corrosion are visible at the base and tip of the drill bit.

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