Amputation kit in simple wooden box. Box has no exterior detailing except for ivory-framed keyhole and two latches, painted gold. Interior of box is lined with red plush material. Box contains one touriquet, one curved sewing needle, one forceps, one small ebony-handled bone saw, one large ebony-handled bone saw, one ebony-handled hook, and one piece of cork. There is small compartment underneath bone saws, empty. Kit is missing at least four instruments.
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Notes:
The tools in this amputation kit were created by the firm of Evans in London, England. It was acquired by the Warren Anatomical Museum in April of 1914.
