Ethnographic Lithotomy knife

Object numberHC.I.2.35
TitleEthnographic Lithotomy knife
DescriptionEthnographic knife used in the operation of Lithotomy c.1800'. The bulky knife is attached to wooden handle with a notched designed end, some red paint material remains on the notch of the handle. The blade is attached on what looks like hinges and perhaps folded into the handle.
Object nameLithotomy knife
Object categoryINSTRUMENT
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