Sutures

Object numberED.CS.2023.67
TitleSutures
DescriptionBox of pre-packaged eyeless needled silk sutures. Label on box reads ' W508 Mersilk sterile braided silk, ivory. Ethicon, Scotland'. Box is still wrapped in the original cellophane and is unopened. Bottom of the box is also inscribed with patent and ingredient information.
Production periodTwentieth century, late
Object nameSutures
Object categoryINSTRUMENT
Dimensions
- Length: 13.5 cm
Width: 6 cm
Depth: 6.5 cm