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Scalpels
Surgical instruments belonging to Dr Alexander Hepburne Macklin (1889-1967), surgeon on Shackleton's last two expeditions. Set of three stainless steel scalpels and curettes by Weiss, London and one by Allen & Hanbury's, London. In red velvet lined, rigid black case, fastened with brass "popper" clasp.
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Object Details
| ID: | ZBA2266 |
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| Collection: | Lifesaving and medical equipment |
| Type: | Scalpels |
| Display location: | Display - Polar Worlds Gallery |
| Creator: | J. Weiss & Son; Allen & Hanbury's |
| Events: | Antarctic Exploration: Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, 1914-1916 |
| Date made: | Before 1914 |
| People: | Macklin, Alexander Hepburne |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Box: 25 x 165 x 50 mm |