July 27, 2023: Surface scratches; surface grime and wear, discolouration; black tarnishing scattered along both sides of the blade; brown circular stain on reverse of blade maker's mark; distant tortoiseshell arm cover corner chipped; mobility of arms stiff while blade is very flexible
Some corrosion on blade.
Copy Type
Original
Research Facts
Note says, "A lancet given me by Mrs. Geddes who is 81 years old. She tells me her mother used it to vaccinate her (Mrs. Geddes and the other children i.e. 1840. [signed] James MacCallum 22 Vi 1920." Note: the "i.e. 1840" is written in another hand in ink.
Exhibit History
On loan to McMaster University L-2023-3 until 27 November 2023