Surgical brush

Surgical instrument belonging to Dr David Livingstone (1813-1873) with a bone handle and brush end. For brushing away bits of bone during trepanning.

Object Details

ID: ZBA6691
Collection: Lifesaving and medical equipment
Type: Surgical brush
Display location: Not on display
People: Livingstone, David
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 5 mm x 55 mm x 23 mm
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