Needle case

Medical equipment belonging to Dr Alexander Hepburne Macklin (1889-1967), surgeon on Shackletons last two expeditions. Needle case. Shell button fastening. Inscribed 'Needles' in black ink. Contains one hundred and two needles - curved and straight needles.

Object Details

ID: ZBA2276
Collection: Lifesaving and medical equipment
Type: Needle case
Display location: Not on display
Events: Antarctic Exploration: Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, 1914-1916
Date made: 1914 - 1917
People: Macklin, Alexander Hepburne
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 30 x 135 x 105 mm
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