Name/Title
ScarificatorEntry/Object ID
120 c, dDescription
Scarificator. Material: metal, cork, textile. (c ) Box. Size: 2 5/8" W. x 1 " H. Description: brown painted cork rectangular shaped box - black painted outline and flower in center - small metal latch on front - brown felt lining inside. (d) Scarificator. Size: 2" W. x 1/8" H. Description: brass base - spring operated handle on top - two steel blades extend from side. Immigration.Context
Brought over from Norway in 1875. Bleeding was a medical procedure used on human patients. Operated by pulling a switch that released metal blades from the base, cutting the patient and thereby releasing blood - a procedure once believed to cure illness. Bloodletting. Immigration.
BleederCataloged By
Legacy Photo ImportLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term
ScarificatorNomenclature Secondary Object Term
Device, BloodlettingNomenclature Primary Object Term
Instrument, TherapeuticNomenclature Sub-Class
Medical InstrumentsNomenclature Class
Medical & Psychological T&ENomenclature Category
Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & TechnologyCreate Date
May 31, 2006Update Date
November 21, 2024