University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
Category
Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
Classification
General Treatment
Accession Number
1980.14.3
Description
A black leather fold-out case with gold markings containing 15 medical instruments, sutures, and cotton pads, held by straps; the knives are made of solid steel with nickel-plated handles.
A black leather fold-out case with gold markings containing 15 medical instruments, sutures, and cotton pads, held by straps; the knives are made of solid steel with nickel-plated handles.
Part Names
case - Size: Length 14.0 cm x Width 8.0 cm
Provenance
Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; source: Dr. Colin McRae via Mr. Frank Somers; the set belonged to his great-grandfather Dr. Charles William Buchanan (1810-1876).