NYMC Artifacts
Title
Donor
Westchester Medical Society
Preview
Identifier
2015.1.31
Date Created
c. Early 1900's
Physical Dimensions
1.5"-by-1.5"
Description
The scarificator was a multi-blade device used for bloodletting. Rotary blades released by triggers spun and caused shallow cuts. The scarificator was considered one of the least painful devices for bloodletting.
