Suturing needles
Object numberED.CS.2011.59.10
TitleSuturing needles
CreatorThackray (Manufacturer)
Description6 paper packets containing various suturing needles:
1. Black packet with gold writing reading 'Dr Hagedorns flat surgeons needles, straight'.
2. Black packet with gold writing reading 'Dr Hagedorns flat surgeons needles, three eighths circle curved'.
3. Black packet with gold writing reading 'Dr Hagedorns flat surgeons needles, straight, Rd. No. 17065'.
4. White paper packet with gold writing reading 'Superfine Surgeons Needles, finest quality, made in England'
5. White paper packet with black sticker reading ' Surgeons Needles, Chas. F. Thackray, manufacturer or aseptic dressings, surgical instruments, Leeds. Stamped below is 'Bonney's 1/2 circle'
6. Black folded paper containing 4 large curved needles
Production placeLeeds
Production date c. 1900 - c. 1940
Production periodTwentieth century, early
Object nameNeedles, Set of
Object categoryINSTRUMENT
Dimensions
- Largest Width: 8.00 cm
Height: 5.50 cm
Depth: 0.50 cm