Historical information
This medical / hospital instrument was used in the Tawonga District General Hospital which was built in the 1950s specifically for the increase in population due to the Kiewa Hydro Scheme.
Significance
Historical: Shows the development of scientific hospital equipment. Provenance: Used in the Tawonga District General Hospital which was remote and therefore required good equipment.
Physical description
Long thin bladed steel knife. The handle is a similar length to the blade. The blade has a sharp serrated edge seemingly split longitudenly with a sharp tooth alternating on each side.
