Summary
Needles - Surgical, Denyer Brothers, Circa 1930. Reportedly used to suture hare lips in psychiatric hospitals in Victoria, Australia.
Physical Description
Four surgical needles with hooks bent around into rings at one end and fine, flattened blades at the other. Used for sewing hare lips. There are two 7.5cm and two 6cm needles in a packet for 6 needles. They are wrapped in black paper inside a white outer wrapper with a black label.
Significance
Example of surgical equipment used in psychiatric hospitals in Victoria Australia
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Office of Psychiatric Services, May 1985
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Manufacturer
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Place & Date Used
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Inscriptions
SURGICAL NEEDLES/DENYER BROTHERS/MELBOURNE AND SYDNEY printed on label. HARE LIP PINS printed on sticker. 1/2DOZ Ass stamped on front of packet.
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
3.5 cm (Length), 9.5 cm (Height), 6.7 (Weight)
Total weight includes packaging and label.
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References
label of exhibit
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Keywords
Hospitals, Psychiatric Hospitals, Surgery, Making History - Psych Services
