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Syringe Case and Box

Manufacturer / Maker unidentified

Date1930

Mediumglass, metal, cardboard

Dimensions5 1/4 × 3 5/8 × 1 1/4 in. (13.3 × 9.2 × 3.2 cm)

ClassificationsTools, Implements & Weights

Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Dr. Theodore R. Sadock

Object numberPC1987.49.4.3.1

DescriptionThis object is comprised of a leather syringe carrying case within a cardboard box. A small, glass syringe is located within a smaller metal case, which also contains numerous cylindrical glass vials for storing medicine. The syringe carrying case has a blue velvet interior and a black leather exterior. A small, cardboard box is included in the object, with a sticker reading: "X14 / U. S. PAT. NOS. 1,742,497- - / 1,793,068- -2,076,121 OTHER / PATS. ON NEEDLE HUBS / APPD. FOR ALSO U. S. PAT. NOS. 1,863,785- -1,998,982." Some mild abrasions are visible on the exterior of the bottom of the box. Mild discoloration is visible on the interior of the syringe case lid.

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