Veterinrary Medicine Dropper
Manufacturer / Maker
unidentified
Date1850
Mediumglass, rubber
Dimensions3 1/2 × 9/16 in. (8.9 × 1.4 cm)
ClassificationsTools, Implements & Weights
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Mrs. A. B. Hayhurst
Object numberPC1973.10.31.G
DescriptionThis dropper was used to give medicine for veterinary services. The dropper has a top section and a main body. The top section is black and is made of rubber. It is shaped like a curved dome at the top before turning into a straight cylinder. From here the rubber tapers slightly to fit over the top of the main body. This rubber section is used to pull or push liquid from the dropper by squeezing or releasing it. The main body is made of a long cylindrical glass tube that tapers to a point at the bottom, this section is also hollow. The bottom half of the glass tube is very thin and curves to the right.On View
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