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Description:

Thumb lancet with a “HELMOLD” inscription on the blade, probably made by Louis V. Helmold (fl. 1851-1897), a surgical instrument maker in Philadelphia. This apparently belonged to Dr. Clarence Leidy (1873-1926) of Philadelphia.

Maker: Helmold, Louis V.

Location: Currently not on view

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Credit Line: Gift of The Medical and Chirurgical Faculty of the State of Maryland

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: MG.302606.186Accession Number: 302606Catalog Number: 302606.186

Object Name: Thumb lancetLancetlancetbloodlettingOther Terms: Lancet; Bloodletting Instruments; Thumb

Physical Description: metal (overall material)tortoiseshell (overall material)Measurements: average spatial: 5 cm x .8 cm x .2 cm; 1 15/16 in x 5/16 in x 1/16 inoverall: 1/8 in x 2 in x 3/8 in; .3175 cm x 5.08 cm x .9525 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a9-65eb-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1097358

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