Microtome knife

Object number@FTF
TitleMicrotome knife
CreatorJohn Haeffor (Manufacturer)
DescriptionA microtome knife is a tool used to cut extremely thin slices of skin to be placed underneath a microscope. Used in pathology.
Both are in individual boxes which say John Heiffor's Microtome Knife, Sheffield. And the knives themselves have *J.H* John Heiffor . Paradise Square, Sheffield.
Production periodTwentieth century, early
Object nameKnife, microtome
Object categoryINSTRUMENT
MaterialPaper, stainless steel
Dimensions
- Box Length: 21 cm
Width: 4 cm
Height: 2.2 cm
Knives Length: 20.2 cm
Width: 1.6 cm
Height: 0.6 cm