Amputation saw

Amputation saw

Amputation

Surgical Instruments

Wounds and Injuries

Amputation saw found in rectangular wooden amputation kit. Top area of kit contains one large ivory-handled amputation saw with vertical slots in blade and textured handle, fastened to inside lid of box by two metal swinging tabs.

Amputation saw found in rectangular wooden amputation kit.

William Pintard

George Tiemann & Co.

1810-1826

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Warren Anatomical Museum, Amputation set, 1810-1826

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Medical Instruments, Equipment, and Devices

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Warren Anatomical Museum Catalog Number: 21411

This amputation set was created between 1810 and 1826 and was originally presented to James Anderson M.D. by one Doctor Francis between 1826 and 1827. It was kept in the personal collection of Dr. G. H. Washburn of Boston and was donated by his son, Dr. Alfred H. Washburn, to the Warren Anatomical Museum.