HCHS00019


Amputating scalpel,
ca. 1860-1879.

Manufactured by: George Tiemann & Co., New York.

Description: Scalpel. Narrow, flat steel blade with single curved cutting edge tapering to point at distal end; shaft extends into hard rubber handle; blade marked near handle: "TIEMMAN". 17.5 x 1.5 cm.


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