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"Champion" Surgeon's Silk, circa 1940

THF800099 / "Champion" Surgeon's Silk, circa 1940
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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Thread

Date Made

circa 1940

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

81.51.10

Credit

Michigan Veterinarian Medicine Association

Material

Silk (Fiber)
Wood (Plant Material)

Color

Brown
Tan (Color)
Black (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 2.625 in
Width: 0.9375 in

Inscriptions

on label on end of spool: 1/2 Oz. / CHAMPION / SURGEON'S / SILK / MADE IN U.S.A. / AMSCO / PRODUCT on end of spool: # 5 / TWIST