July 27, 2023: Surface scratches; surface grime and wear; discolouration; noticeable dark grey tarnishing across metal blade; reddish-brown staining circling lancet base interconnective joint; metal rivet tight making lancet mobility stiff and restrained; some very small scratches on exterior horn covers.
Sept. 2022: cleaned metal; minor black stains on one side and more on the opposite; pin holding everything together stiff
April 24, 2003: No active corrosion on blade; black discolouration over approx. 50% of surface; no major cracks in handle; minor orange deposits on handle near pivot point; parts move freely
Copy Type
Original
Exhibit History
On loan to McMaster University L-2023-3 until 27 November 2023
On loan to Museum of Health Care Education Department for programming 13 September 2022.
On loan to Brooklyn Historical Society, NY, for exhibit on Health and Disease in Brooklyn L-2019-2 22 March 2019 - 27 April 2022.
Agnes Etherington Art Centre - July 2002; on display in "When Medicine Met Science" exhibit, Ann Baillie Building, April 29, 2003