General
General
Object Auto ID
87342
Alternate Codes
Equipment and Tools
Common Name
Chinese twist silk (3 hanks) c. 1920
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Quantity
1.00
Object Description
Silk also has low tensile strength, making it likely to break under high tension. It's often used to suture mucosal tissues or to close intertriginous areas. Because of its easy handling, silk is also helpful as a temporary suture during surgery. Material: Silk thread. Colour: Off-white. Maker: Mayer & Meltzer. Place: London, c. 1920.
Provenance
Cape Medical Museum
Description
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History
History
Object Age Comment
c. 1920
Maker Comment
Mayer & Meltzer
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