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needle; surgical set

needle; surgical set

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Object Name
Needle
needle
surgical set
date made
1871-1874
maker
Ford, William F.
Measurements
overall: 1 cm x 13 cm; 13/32 in x 5 1/8 in
overall: 1/4 in x 5 1/4 in x 1/4 in;.635 cm x 13.335 cm x.635 cm
ID Number
1980.0349.09.093
accession number
1980.0349
catalog number
1980.0349.09.093
Credit Line
Transfer from U.S. Department of Health, Education & Welfare. Public Health Service
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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