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Surgical Tool Handle
Surgical Tool Handle
Surgical Tool Handle

Surgical Tool Handle

Manufacturer / Maker unidentified
Dateca. 1940
Mediummetal
Dimensions4 3/4 × 1/2 × 3/16 in. (12.1 × 1.3 × 0.5 cm)
ClassificationsTools, Implements & Weights
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Dr. John Roberts
Object numberPC1999.87.41
DescriptionThis object is a thin metal handle used for a variety of surgical purposes. A small, cylindrical socket is present at the tip of the object where various other surgical devices such as scalpel blades or retractors can be inserted. There is very little to no corrosion visible on the object.
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Terms
    Scalpel Handle
    unidentified
    ca. 1945
    Surgical Retractor
    unidentified
    ca. 1930
    Surgical Devices in Box
    Jetter & Scheerer, Abbott
    ca. 1950
    Surgical Instrument Handle
    Scovill Mfg. Co., Waterbury, CT, 1802 - 1956
    ca. 1925
    Rongeur
    unidentified
    ca. 1930
    Surgical Retractor
    unidentified
    ca. 1950
    Surgical Retractor
    unidentified
    ca. 1935
    Sarot Needle Holder
    Germany
    ca. 1940
    Retractor
    unidentified
    1930
    Surgical Device
    unidentified
    ca. 1940