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Microtome Knife with Case, by John Weiss & Son Ltd, Vienna

Inventory Number 39032


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.39032

Item type
Object
Provenance
LENT by the Dept. of Physiology per Prof. D. Whitteridge Associated with C Reichert, Vienna; Associated with Professor Golch FRS
Object type
Microtome
Inventory No
39032
Accession Number
1979-31

Description

Metal microtome knife with two threaded holes to attach it to the microtome. The knife is housed in a hinged, leather covered case with two clasp fastenings. Inside, the case is lined with purple velvet in the base and stuffed purple silk in the lid.