Reference NumberREAD/32
TitlePacket of Tongue Depressors
Date1875-1925
DescriptionA paper packet, folded into a cylindrical shape and tied with flax thread, securing two flat, rectangular metal items with rounded corners as examples of the packet's contents.
One end of each item has holes, indicating that these parts intended to be inserted into handles.
Extent1 item
Dimensions140mm x 20mm
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Credit LineRoyal College of Physicians of Ireland
Object NameTongue Depressor
TermPhysical Examination -- Instrumentation
General Practice -- Instrumentation
Persons
CodePersonNameDates
DS/UK/1977Thomas Read & Co; 1744-1997; Surgical instrument makers1744-1997
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