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Collection Item: Scalpel

Basic info

Collection
Social History
Object name
Scalpel
Object category
Working life
Object subcategory
Distribution, hotels, catering, retail and repairs
Creators
Rogers, Wm. (Manufacturer)
Description
A scalpel in an embossed card case. The handle comes to a point at the end and has lines engraved into it near the blade.
Production date start
1790
Production date end
1810

More info

Identification

Object number
YORCM : AA16
Number of objects
1
Classification code
4.8433
1.41
Classification scheme
SHIC
SHIC
ID
45000017

Physical Characteristics

Materials
Ivory (Handle)
Steel (Blade)
Cardboard (Case)

Production

Creators
Rogers, Wm. (Manufacturer)
Location
Sheffield