Scalpel

Manufacturer / Maker Dietrich W. Kolbe (1824/5 - 1878)

Used byUsed by M. L. Amick (1843 - 1904)

Date1863-65

Mediumsteel

Dimensions6 5/8 × 3/4 × 1/4 in. (16.8 × 1.9 × 0.6 cm)

ClassificationsTools, Implements & Weights

Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of the descendants of John (Jackie) Taylor: Gwyn Fair Ellis, Willett Taylor Fair, James Taylor Rock, and Kenneth Willett Rock

Object numberPC2002.26.45

DescriptionA reusable scalpel used in a variety of surgical tasks that require cutting of tissue. Scalpel types are denoted by a number corresponding to the shape of the blade. Using that system, this is likely a #10 blade, a curved blade for making a curved cut.

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