GLASS SYRINGE & NEEDLES(2)

H1997.169.1-3

(.1) Glass syringe with glass plunger. Both syringe and plunger opaque glass, with clear tops. Base of plunger has maroon ring. Clear glass top of plunger marked 'M/-+-' in tan. Base of syringe has metal tip to encase needle. Top of syringe has semi-cicular metal ring with 2 clasps extending over lip. Syringe has maroon measurement marks, and at every tenth mark is numbered '5', '10', '15', '20cc'. 'M/-+-' in maroon next to 20cc. Metal ring engraved 'JAPAN'. Below measurement marks, printed in maroon 'TOP/REG.TRADEMARK/INTERCHANGEABLE'.
(.2) Metal needle, slightly hooked tip. '17G' engraved knob at top of needle.
(.3) Metal needle with second internal needle. External needle hollow, slightly curved tip, '17G' engraved on rectangular knob.
Internal needle solid, with square knob on top. Label with needle says '1 only Tuohey Needle'.

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: H1997.169.1-3
Accession Date: 20 Oct 1998
Acquisition Year: 1997
Credit: Hillcrest Senior Citizens Residence

Material

Glass0 - Whole
Metal0 - Whole

Measurement

diameter30mm
diameter4mm
diameter4mm
length124mm
length95mm
length97mm

 

 

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