A low rectangular rosewood box, brass hinged at back. Nickel silver (?ES) strapping and hook and eye closures. Inside lined with green silk velvet with depressions for each instrument. Linen thread.
Label: case of surgical instruments used by Dr. [Doctor] Samuel Betton at 153 Manheim Street about 1837. Dr. Betton died 1850. Metal plate incised: T.F. BETTON
Made/Created
Date made
1830 - 1855
Dimensions
Height
2-1/4 in
Width
14-3/4 in
Depth
8-3/4 in
Material
Rosewood, Silver (?), Brass, Steel, Silk, Linen
Provenance
Notes
GHS Catalogue: case of surgical instruments Dr. JF Bet to Dr Leedum
