Surgical Set

Surgical Set

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Description
A label in the lid of this case reads “GEO. TIEMANN / Manufacturer of / SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS / and / every description of / Cutlery / No. 63 Chatham Street / NEW YORK.” Tiemann was at this address from 1833 to 1863.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
pocket case
surgical set
maker
George Tiemann and Company
place made
United States: New York, New York City
Measurements
overall: 1 in x 6 1/2 in x 2 7/8 in; 2.54 cm x 16.51 cm x 7.3025 cm
ID Number
ZZ.RSN83553U03
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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