General
General
Object Auto ID
87968
Alternate Codes
Equipment and Tools
Common Name
Reality silkworm gut (in box) c. 1950
Quantity
1.00
Object Description

The silkworm gut thread would be used in surgery for applications such as sewing sutures to close wounds or hold drainage tubes in place. Material: Nylon, cardboard. Colour: Cream, green. Maker: C.F. Thackray Ltd, London, c. 1950.

Provenance

Cape Medical Museum

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History
Object Age Comment
c. 1950
Maker Comment
C.F. Thackray Ltd
Production Place
London
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