Suturing Needle, circa 1930
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Artifact Overview
Veterinarians closed incisions or wounds on livestock and pets with suture thread and specially designed needles. This suturing needle belonged to veterinarian M.C. Bigelow of Flushing, Michigan.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Suturing needle
Date Made
circa 1930
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
81.50.103
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift in Memory of Dr. Russell Runnells. (Michigan Veterinarian Medicine Association)
Material
Steel (Alloy)
Nickel (Metal)
Color
Silver (Color)
Dimensions
Length: 1.625 in
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