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canalieulus knife

canalieulus knife

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Object Name
knife
Other Terms
Surgery
Physical Description
ivory (overall material)
steel (overall material)
Measurements
knife: 3/16 in x 5/16 in x 5 5/16 in;.47625 cm x.79375 cm x 13.49375 cm
box: 3/4 in x 13/16 in x 6 1/8 in; 1.905 cm x 2.06375 cm x 15.5575 cm
ID Number
1977.1223.031
accession number
1977.1223
catalog number
1977.1223.031
Credit Line
From R.N. Taylor M.D., thru Mystic Seaport, Inc.
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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