Set of Dissection Knives

Item Information

Title:
Set of Dissection Knives
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. Set of six dissection knives in a wooden case, designed by J. Collins Warren (1842-1927)
Creator:
Codman & Shurtleff
Date:
1913
Format:
Objects/Artifacts
Location:
Center for the History of Medicine (Francis A. Countway Library of Medicine)
Collection (local):
Boston Medical Library Art and Artifact Collection
Uncataloged
Series:
Boston Medical Library Art and Artifact Collection
Subjects:
Codman & Shurtleff
Warren, John Collins, 1842-1927
Mixter, Samuel J.
Scalpels
Knives
Surgical instruments and apparatus
Extent:
1 set of knives (6 knives and box)
Link to Item:
https://collections.countway.harvard.edu/onview/items/show/12800
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Notes:
Gift of George L. Nardi to the Boston Medical Library, 1984