Mutter Minute Scarificator

Every Monday The Director of the Mütter Museum takes a minute to showcase an item from our collection. This week Robert showcases a scarificator which is a special tool used for bloodletting.

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[edibllepernowfatfree]

There was only 12 blades fyi.

[Guylanda128]

There are sixteen slots... Count em'. Sixteen.... Sorry Dr. Hicks we all have off days.