Surgical needle

Surgical instruments belonging to Dr David Livingstone (1813-1873) consisting of five curved steel needles pinned to a piece of lint. Wrapped in paper with a manufacturer's label: 'BEST SUPERFINE NEEDLES NO. FULL CURVED.'

Object Details

ID: ZBA6712
Collection: Lifesaving and medical equipment
Type: Surgical needle
Display location: Not on display
People: Livingstone, David
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: lint: 120 mm x 70 mm
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