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Actions	Van Horn 30 day Chromic Catgut No.5 Remove from selection Add to selection Object number@EYZ TitleVan Horn 30 day Chromic Catgut No.5 CreatorVan Horn (Manufacturer)‎ DescriptionChromic catgut preserved in alcohol in a glass phial. Internal paper label reads 'Van Horn 30 Day Chromic Catgut No.5.' Catgut is made from sheep's intestine and 'Chromic' refers to its strength being increased by reacting it with chromium trioxide. This catgut was guaranteed to last 30 days as a suture for muscles. Production date estimate 1900 Production periodTwentieth century, early Object nameSuture Object categoryINSTRUMENT MaterialCatgut, Glass Dimensions Phial Length: 10.5 cm

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TitleVan Horn 30 day Chromic Catgut No.5

CreatorVan Horn (Manufacturer)‎

DescriptionChromic catgut preserved in alcohol in a glass phial. Internal paper label reads 'Van Horn 30 Day Chromic Catgut No.5.' Catgut is made from sheep's intestine and 'Chromic' refers to its strength being increased by reacting it with chromium trioxide. This catgut was guaranteed to last 30 days as a suture for muscles.

Production date estimate 1900

Production periodTwentieth century, early

Object nameSuture

Object categoryINSTRUMENT

MaterialCatgut, Glass

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