Sutures

Several lengths of suturing thread. Medical equipment belonging to Dr Alexander Hepburne Macklin (1889-1967), surgeon on Shackletons last two expeditions.

Object Details

ID: ZBA2278
Collection: Lifesaving and medical equipment
Type: Sutures
Display location: Not on display
Events: Antarctic Exploration: Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, 1914-1916
People: Macklin, Alexander Hepburne
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 295 mm