Scalpels with Case, 1915-1956

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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.
Scalpels with Case, 1915-1956