M0015874: Three amputation knives: straight, large curved and small curved, all 18th century

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Photograph of three amputation knives. The straight knife was acquired by the Wellcome Historical Medical Museum at an unknown point and accessioned in 1957 (accession number R8/1957). The large curved knife was acquired by the Museum from the collection of Dr Cock at an unknown point and accessioned in 1921 (accession number R12333). The small curved knife was acquired by the Museum at an unknown point and accessioned in 1936 (accession number R4272/1936). None are held by Wellcome Collection. Related images: M0015875

M0015874: Three amputation knives: straight, large curved and small curved, all 18th century

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