University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
Category
General Treatment
Classification
General Treatment
Accession Number
1930.16.1 a-e
Description
Two lancets with tortoiseshell colour covers slotted in a paper case with leather exterior covering. The case lid cover has deteriorated and broken into two square pieces. The rectangular case has a brown leather base with a thinner red leather frame extending upwards as lancet slots. Both lancets …
Two lancets with tortoiseshell colour covers slotted in a paper case with leather exterior covering. The case lid cover has deteriorated and broken into two square pieces. The rectangular case has a brown leather base with a thinner red leather frame extending upwards as lancet slots. Both lancets are from different brands and in different conditions.
Number Of Parts
5
Part Names
a: lancet - Length: 5.7 cm x Width: 1.0 cm
b: lancet - Length: 5.3 cm x Width: 1.0 cm
c: case - Length: 5.1 cm x Width: 2.5 cm x Height: 0.7 cm
d: lid piece - Length: 2.6 cm x Width: 2.5 cm
e: lid piece - Length: 3.0 cm x Width: 2.9 cm
Provenance
Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; source unknown
July 23, 2023: Surface scratches; wear and surface grime; dark grey tarnish spots on blade (a); small chip in cover of (b) lancet at bottom tip along edge; box discolouration, worn and chipped paint, surface grime and scratches, and slightly fraying edges; brown box flaps completely torn off as two pieces
case worn
#2: fragile
#3: the paper case is torn and falling apart
Copy Type
Original
Exhibit History
a+b only: On loan to McMaster University L-2023-3 until 27 October 2023