Surgeon's wallet

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This surgeon's wallet is made of leather and dates from around 1820. It contains a collection of minor surgical instruments made by the manufacturer Boog.

The wallet has a single metal clip and eye fastener.

In the 18th century, surgeons and barbers were to be found in the majority of Scotland's main towns. Barbers not only cut hair and shaved, but also drew teeth and 'let blood', a practice which was seen as a cure for many ailments.

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• Online ID: 000-100-002-856-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.VJ 13
• Date: Around 1820
  
• Material: Leather, black; metal
  Wallet, surgeon's
  
• Dimensions: 210 mm H x 320 mm L (open)
  
• What: Wallet, surgeon's
  
• Subject: Medical and dental instruments (NMAS Classification)
  
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• Description: Black leather wallet with single metal clip and eye fastener, containing surgeon's instruments
  
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