Set of Dissection Knives
Dublin Core
Title
Set of Dissection Knives
Subject
Codman & Shurtleff
Warren, John Collins, 1842-1927
Mixter, Samuel J.
Scalpels
Knives
Surgical instruments and apparatus
Description
Dr. J. Collins Warren developed this particular model of dissection knife for use with tumors of the breast and had them produced by Codman and Shurtleff, the famous Boston firm of instrument makers. Dr. Warren presented this set to his colleague, surgeon Dr. Samuel J. Mixter.
Abstract
Set of six dissection knives in a wooden case, designed by J. Collins Warren (1842-1927)
Creator
Codman & Shurtleff
Date Created
1913, circa
Rights
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Access Rights
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Is Part Of
Uncataloged
Format
image
Extent
1 set of knives (6 knives and box)
Type
physical object
Provenance
Gift of George L. Nardi to the Boston Medical Library, 1984
Files
Citation
Codman & Shurtleff, “Set of Dissection Knives,” OnView, accessed March 28, 2024, https://collections.countway.harvard.edu/onview/items/show/12800.