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Surgical Device
Surgical Device
Surgical Device

Surgical Device

Manufacturer / Maker unidentified
Dateca. 1940
Mediummetal, leather
Dimensions7 3/4 × 5/8 × 5/8 in. (19.7 × 1.6 × 1.6 cm)
ClassificationsTools, Implements & Weights
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Dr. John Roberts
Object numberPC1999.87.149.1
DescriptionThis object is an unidentified surgical device with a wide, four sided handle. The handle itself has three large, parallel indents along its length. the handle is connected to a thin, metal stem at its tip. The tip of the object is wrapped in a small leather cover fastened with tape. There is very little to no corrosion visible on the metal components of the object, while the leather cover appears mildly cracked and corroded.
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Terms
    Volkman Retractor
    V. Mueller & Co.
    ca. 1950
    Volkman Rake Retractor
    V. Mueller & Co.
    ca. 1930
    Rongeur
    unidentified
    ca. 1930
    Osteotome Attachment
    unidentified
    ca. 1945
    Surgical Devices in Box
    Jetter & Scheerer, Abbott
    ca. 1950
    Curette with Tube
    Storz
    ca. 1945
    Surgical Retractor
    unidentified
    ca. 1935
    Surgical Retractor
    V. Mueller & Co.
    ca. 1925
    Surgical Retractor
    V. Mueller & Co.
    ca. 1925
    Inkwell
    unidentified
    1850
    Tonsil Snare
    unidentified
    ca. 1945
    Surgical Tool Handle
    unidentified
    ca. 1940