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thumb lancet
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Dates
1770
1830
circa 1770-1830
Collection
University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
Category
General Treatment
Bloodletting
Classification
General Treatment
Accession Number
1969.7.4
Description
Jackknife-type lancet with a wide blade and very sharp point that fold between two tortoiseshell covers and acts as the handle.
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Accession Number
1969.7.4
Collection
University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
Category
General Treatment
Bloodletting
Classification
General Treatment
MeSH Heading
Bloodletting
MM= Bloodletting -- thumb lancet
Description
Jackknife-type lancet with a wide blade and very sharp point that fold between two tortoiseshell covers and acts as the handle.
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; source: Dr. D.S. MacLennan of Brampton, Ont.; belonged to Dr. James Stirling.
Dates
1770
1830
circa 1770-1830
Material
tortoiseshell: brown, yellow
metal: grey
Inscriptions
A crown is stamped on the blade.
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-D6-5
Dimension Notes
Length 9.0 cm
Condition Remarks
One cover missing; blade corroded on one side.
Copy Type
Original
Research Facts
Dr. James Stirling was a graduate of the University of Glasgow; he began practising in Vancleek (?) Hill, Ontario.
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