Lancet set

Lancet set

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Object Name
Lancet, Set
lancet, set
bloodletting
Other Terms
Lancet, Set; Bloodletting Instruments; Thumb
Physical Description
tortoise shell (overall material)
metal, steel (overall material)
Measurements
average spatial: 7 cm x 3.6 cm x 1.4 cm; 2 3/4 in x 1 7/16 in x 9/16 in
case: 2 3/4 in x 1/2 in x 1 3/8 in; 6.985 cm x 1.27 cm x 3.4925 cm
lancets: 1/8 in x 2 1/4 in x 3/8 in;.3175 cm x 5.715 cm x.9525 cm
ID Number
1977.0789.41
catalog number
1977.0789.41
accession number
1977.0789
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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