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Monthly Archives: April 2018

Mystery Object – Sheffield

Posted on 27th April 20189th May 2018 by Edward Wawrzynczak | Leave a comment

What is the name of this instrument from the Sheffield Hospitals History Group  collection?

What was it used for?

Who was the eponymous doctor associated with this device?

Answers will appear here in the middle of May.

submitted by Mike Collins

Answers 9/5/2018Continue reading→

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