Scalpels with Case, 1915-1956
01
Artifact Overview
Artifact Details
Artifact
Scalpel
Date Made
1915-1956
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Case and metal scalpel made by Bard-Parker Co. Inc. between 1915-1923. Bard-Parker style scalpel with plastic handle made by C.R. Bard, Inc.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
81.51.12
Credit
Michigan Veterinarian Medicine Association
Material
Leather
Steel (Alloy)
Plastic
Color
Silver (Color)
Green
Black (Color)
Brown
Dimensions
Height: 6.125 in (metal scalpel)
Width: 0.5 in (metal scalpel)
Length: 0.0625 in (metal scalpel)
Height: 6 in (scalpel with plastic handle)
Width: 0.4375 in (scalpel with plastic handle)
Length: 0.125 in (scalpel with plastic handle)
Height: 6.375 in (case)
Width: 2 in (case)
Length: 0.4375 in (case)
Inscriptions
on handle of metal scalpel:
U.S.A.
on blade of scalpel with plastic handle:
B.P. / MADE IN U.S.A. / STAINLESS / 21
on one side of plastic handle:
BARD-PARKER
on one side of plastic handle:
MADE IN U.S.A.
on inside of case:
BARD-PARKER KNIFE/ MADE IN U.S.A.
Keywords |
|---|