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

Suturing Needle, circa 1930