Significance

This is one of a collection of items associated with Dr Felix Henry Meyer (1858-1937). Meyer was a very prominent early obstetrician and doctor, playing a part in the establishment of the role of the chair of obstetrics at the University of Melbourne in 1929. He was also a foundation member of the Royal Australian College of Surgeons.

Physical description

The Michel Clip is thin, flat stainless steel and has a simple rectangular U-shaped form. The clip is narrow and lightweight, with slightly pointed ends designed to pierce and approximate the skin edges when applied using a clip applicator. The metal surface is smooth and matte-silver in appearance, sometimes showing minor scratches or faint tarnishing from storage or handling. The clip is uniform in size and shape, with clean, sharp bends at each corner forming its characteristic squared profile. It appears as a small, rigid metal staple with a simple geometric form and minimal surface detail. There are a lot of marks of discolouration from age