Microtome Knife

National Museum of American History

Object Details

Wilhelm Walb
Description
The “W. WALB” inscription on the handle of this microtome knife is that of Wilhelm Walb (ca. 1880-1925), an important German cutler and surgical instrument maker.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of the City of New York Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
ID Number
2017.0184.042
catalog number
2017.0184.042
accession number
2017.0184
Object Name
microtome
public health
Physical Description
metal (overall material)
wood (container material)
fabric (container material)
Measurements
box: 20 cm x 3 cm x 1 cm; 7 7/8 in x 1 3/16 in x 13/32 in
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Record ID
nmah_722418
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-49da-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
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