A woman inspecting a sharpened needle under a microscope

Date:: 6 Sep 1941

Reference:: MED01/01/2042

Type:: Photograph (Print)

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Description

The original caption may contain language which is historic and which may no longer be considered appropriate. It has been retained in the record in the interest of historical accuracy.

The caption on the reverse of the photograph reads: “Production of defibrinated blood. Picture shows how the needle, still in its holder, is examined under the microscope to see whether grinding is correct. If returned for further grinding the needle registers in exactly the same position on the stone. (Photographed by courtesy of Dr. G.F.C.Searle, F.R.S., who designed and made the needle-holder unit.”

The location in which this photograph was taken is unknown. See also MED01/01/2041 and MED01/01/2043-2050. High-resolution copies of this image are available for free for non-commercial use. Please Enquire to place an order.

Content

This is part of the Series: MED01/01 Series of prints; within the Collection: MED01 Topical Press Agency Medical Collection

Rights

Source: Historic England Archive

People & Organisations

Photographer: Topical Press Agency Limited

Photographer: Harrison, Norman Kingsley

Keywords

Laboratory, People At Work, Women's History