Historical information

This medical 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

Historial: 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

In wooden box with a sliding lid. Silver knife held by 2 wooden pieces with slots for knife to fit. Knife is surrounded by cotton wool.
Knife is flat with wavy sides. Blade is flat with point.