Microtome Knife

Description:

The “Wilhelm Walb / Heidelberg” inscription in the lid of the case of this microtome knife is that of an important German cutler and surgical instrument maker, fl. 1880-1925.

Location: Currently not on view

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Credit Line: Gift of the City of New York Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 2017.0184.043Catalog Number: 2017.0184.043Accession Number: 2017.0184

Object Name: microtomepublic health

Physical Description: metal (overall material)wood (container material)velvet (container material)oilcloth (container material)Measurements: overall: 17 cm; 6 11/16 in

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b3-5076-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1845390

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