Collection Highlights
Mrs. William Walton (1708-1786)
ca. 1750
1902.4
Oil on canvas
Support the New-York Historical Society
Help us present groundbreaking exhibitions and develop educational programs about our nation's history for more than 200,000 schoolchildren annually.
Museum Collections
Luce Center
Blood-letting instrument
Object name
Blood-letting instrument
Date
1820-1860
Medium
Brass, iron
Dimensions
Overall: 2 1/4 x 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 in. ( 5.7 x 3.5 x 3.5 cm )
Description
Square brass blood-letting instrument with molded edges; iron bolts, blades, and trigger.
Credit Line
Gift of Edward Herold
Object Number
1948.31
Gallery Label
According to the accession records, this instrument was used by the donor's grandfather, [Mr.] Landgraf, in his barbershop on 3rd Avenue near 17th Street, in Brooklyn.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
