Tubes And Veterinary Needles
Manufacturer / MakerCreated by
J. Bishop & Co. Platinum Works
Dateca. 1940
Mediumglass, cork, metal, cotton
Dimensionsvial: 3 1/2 × 1/2 in. (8.9 × 1.3 cm)
cork: 3/4 × 1/2 in. (1.9 × 1.3 cm)
needle: 1 × 1/8 in. (2.5 × 0.3 cm)
cork: 3/4 × 1/2 in. (1.9 × 1.3 cm)
needle: 1 × 1/8 in. (2.5 × 0.3 cm)
ClassificationsTools, Implements & Weights
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Mrs. A. B. Hayhurst
Object numberVPC1973.10.14.A-R
DescriptionThese are two glass tubes that hold needles for veterinary practices. The tubes are long, narrow and made of transparent glass. Both tubes have corks placed on the tops as lids, one tube has cotton padding placed on both the top and bottom, while the other only has cotton on the bottom. Around the outside of the tubes are labels marking the contents and maker of the needles inside. The labels are cream colored with blue and black text printed on. The text states that the needles are 25 gauge and are 7/8" in length. The maker is listed as "J. BISHOP & CO. PLATINUM WORKS," and there were originally twelve needles in each tube according to the label. Inside the tube with the double cotton is an assortment of needles and attachments. There is one hub that can be screwed on to a syringe for vaccinations, another screw for various equipment, and nine needles, all made of metal. The hub is shaped like a cone with a hexagonal base, and the screw is cylindrical in shape with a hollowed out center. The needles are long and thin with a pointed tip at the ends. Each needle is hollow and seven have a long thin metal rod inserted through from the top to bottom. These rods help to stabilize the needle and prevent blockages. Attached near the top of each needle is a small metal sphere that can be used to help with gripping the metal. In the other tube there are five of these same needles.On View
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