Fleam Knife
This is a bleeding tool for animals. People once believed that bleeding an animal helped it recover from illness. Vets chose an appropriate blade from a fleam like this and, with the help of a mallet, cut the jugular vein. They treated pus swellings in the same way.
Object no :
NAMC006n
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Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
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Dimensions :
(l) 18cm
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Accession number :
GH 0013
Copyright :
North Ayrshire Council
